If your business leases space in an office tower or complex managed by a property management company, it is important to know where the Property Manager’s maintenance and cleaning responsibilities end and yours, as the Tenant, begin.
In most commercial lease buildings, property management has specific responsibilities for building maintenance; however, not all maintenance falls under their scope. Typically, property management covers the overall operational maintenance of the facility, including rent collection, trash removal, and security. They manage all the ‘common areas’ of the building, such as those that are shared amongst multiple or all tenants. This would include the main lobby, parking areas, elevators, main corridors, shared tenant washrooms, loading bays, and other common-use areas.
Generally speaking, in terms of your individual office unit, the property management has very limited responsibility outside of basic janitorial services, such as garbage collection and light vacuuming. The exception to this would be maintenance issues that affect building operations on a large scale, such as plumbing and electrical efficiencies.
When it comes to janitorial and specialty commercial cleaning services, , as a commercial tenant, you need to know what areas your business is expected to service and maintain, and which areas are the responsibility of building management. The specifics of these commitments are usually outlined in your commercial lease, but there may be ‘grey’ areas that you would need to clarify with your property management team.
To ensure your business remains clean, healthy and well-maintained at all times, and to your satisfaction, you may need to outsource your cleaning to a high-standard and dependable commercial cleaning service.
Benefits of Outsourcing Commercial Cleaning Services for Your Business
- Outsourcing commercial cleaning services, such as professional janitorial services, for your specific leased unit not only ensures that your place of business will be kept clean and presentable at all times, but it also allows you to request specific cleaning routines and scheduling to suit your office’s particular needs.
- If your business requires extra cleaning to keep reception areas and executive offices pristine, or regular maintenance and care for carpets and office chairs, or other services not provided by basic janitorial services, you can contract these services from a reliable specialty commercial cleaning service company.
- Specialty commercial cleaning services provide your facility with those extra special touches to give your business a sparkling, polished and professional appearance, one that conveys to both staff and visitors that your business is thriving. In particular, it is very important to maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the reception area of your facility, because this area creates the first in-house impression of your brand and serves as the initial point of contact for both new and returning clients and visitors.
Aside from aesthetic and professional considerations, outsourcing janitorial services and specialty commercial cleaning services also helps your business maintain a hygienic work environment. Providing high levels of cleanliness and sanitation in your workplace is not only a priority for health and safety concerns, but it also creates a more pleasant, less stressful, and more productive work atmosphere, where staff have peace of mind knowing that high-level cleaning standards are being sustained.
For over 70 years, the ServiceMaster Clean network has led the commercial cleaning industry in customer satisfaction for professional janitorial services and specialty commercial cleaning services. Our reputation has been earned as a result of our commitment to service quality and excellence. We deliver consistent and professional results you can count on. Contact us for a complimentary assessment of your business’ commercial cleaning requirements, and we will create a custom commercial cleaning program to suit your particular office needs and budget.
As well as professional janitorial services, here are just some of the specialty commercial cleanings that ServiceMaster Clean can also provide your business:
- carpet maintenance
- upholstery cleaning
- hard surface floor care
- post construction cleaning
- executive office detailed cleaning
- workstation cleaning & sanitizing
- office partition cleaning
- wall cleaning
- computer room cleaning
- window cleaning
- lighting fixtures cleaning
…and much more