All Areal Building Services employees go through a rigorous janitorial cleaning orientation and training period, in which the owners of the company are directly involved in implementing this training in addition to the training facilitators. Our employees undergo different phases of training to ensure optimum on-the-job performance in accordance with proper standards and procedures. They are shown how to clean, not just what to clean. The janitorial training period includes an intensive safety program which substantially exceeds OSHA standards, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for employees, customers and visitors. Employees are evaluated individually for a six month probationary period, and then evaluated annually thereafter. In addition, Areal Building Services Project Managers hold weekly meetings with project supervisors and cleaning staff at contracted sites to address areas of concern and suggest areas of improvement as needed.
Specialized training is also provided for staff that has been identified for specific or incidental cleaning. Training is provided on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Our staff is also given opportunities to participate in programs and workshops that promote professional development.
Most importantly, our staff has undergone extensive safety education to avoid accidents at all costs. During this training, the following topics are addressed: