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The front entrance is one of the most carefully planned and designed areas of any business facility. It makes the first impression on customers and can be the difference between making a sale and giving one away to your competition depending on how you approach the design. While some storefront design principles are shared across the board, others will make your business stand out from the rest and help you make a more successful storefront. 

Below are four ways MaintenX can help you improve your business front entrance with minimal cost and maximal returns. 

Paint your storefront an inviting color.

Your storefront should instantly welcome your customers with an inviting ambiance. The colors chosen for the front entrance should be on-brand and visually appealing. You can also add décor elements, depending on the size and type of business you operate. Be sure to schedule paint retouches with MaintenX if your colors aren’t as fresh as they used to be. 

Add obvious signs for restrooms and various departments. 

Most customers in today’s day and age don’t want to immediately talk to a sales associate to get information such as where your restroom is or how to find a certain item they want. Make the shopping experience easily manageable with signs for important areas in your store such as your restrooms, returns desk, and other various service areas. 

Keep your front entrance squeaky clean. 

Even if you offer the best service in town, your clients will likely be unimpressed if you have a dirty, humid, or otherwise unpleasant front entrance. If they can see dirt, cracks in the drywall, or other signs of deterioration, they will assume this is not a quality place to shop. Call your MaintenX team to fix any obvious signs of degradation near your front entrance to make your first impression a great one. 

Organize cart corrals, sale signs, and other common front entrance displays. 

There are certain things customers will expect to find at your front entrance, such as cart corrals or shopping baskets. They’ll also be looking for your current sales, specials, or other deals your business is offering currently, which should be the very first information they can find at your front entrance. These elements gracefully encourage customers to stick around and shop without being too “in your face” and counterproductive to the consumer experience. 

MaintenX offers both interior and exterior maintenance services to ensure your front entrance makes the right impression every time. To learn more about our general maintenance services, contact your local MaintenX team today!

Restrooms are one of the most important parts of any business’ interior design. While your primary retail or workspace may seem like it makes the biggest impression, the restroom is the place where your customers will take pause and notice things like cleanliness and décor. Your bathroom not only needs to be clean and inviting, but should reflect the pride you take in your business. If you’re looking for ways to improve your bathroom space, start with these three elements: 

Invest in quality appliances. 

The toilets, sinks, and countertops in your bathroom should all be clean, well-maintained and modernized for commercial use. You don’t want guests to fiddle with loose handles or get sprayed with water when they try and wash their hands. Investing in quality appliances will also ensure your staff isn’t frustrated by a low-grade restroom they have to use every day. 

Add on-brand décor.

Your bathroom should reflect the ambiance of our business and include colors, furnishings, and décor elements that match the rest of your business. You can add some seating for guests waiting, or some flower vases and decorative soap dispensers to add a bit of color to the restroom. These small details will make all the difference in creating a pleasant restroom experience for your guests. 

Invest in the right doors. 

Many people dislike using public restrooms because they feel they don’t have enough privacy. If your restroom doors have large spaces in them or if they sometimes open accidentally, replace them as soon as possible to ensure your guests and staff are comfortable at all times. 

Add fresh scents. 

Your bathroom should always smell clean, but you can take it one step further by installing air fresheners or periodically adding fresh potpourri. This will transform your restroom into an instantly inviting space, and ensure foul odors in the restroom are kept to a minimum. 

MaintenX helps businesses design restrooms and install state-of-the-art appliances to make their spaces stand out from the rest. If you have questions about new appliance installation, repairs, or preventative maintenance, contact your local MaintenX team today.

Electrical issues are an uncommon but serious issue for commercial facilities. Most office buildings and retail centers are built in newer buildings, so the electrical systems are in relatively new condition. However, older buildings can have wiring that is decades old, and prone to issues as it ages or becomes damaged through external factors. 

If you are experiencing electrical problems such as shorts or flickering lights, your building could face more serious threats that need to be addressed. Some of the most common issues associated with electrical wiring damage include:

Power outages

Old or outdated wiring can short or quit working altogether, leading to an outage exclusively within your building. This can not only halt the workflow of your building, but cause damage to computers and other technologies if not addressed. If you are already experiencing shorts, make sure to call your MaintenX electrician for a consultation. 

Electric shocks

Electric shocks are a serious danger to your facility if you’re not up to date on your electrical maintenance. Some may be small and result in no more than a zap when plugging into an outlet, but major issues with your electrical system can pose serious health risks to staff. If your building has old wiring that is starting to fail, avoid this risk and call your MaintenX contractor for help. 

Electrical fires

Electrical fires are another common danger of faulty wiring and are more common than many facility managers realize. These can range in seriousness from a small spark to a fire that can cause permanent damage to your building. Electrical safety comes first at MaintenX, which is why we always check for signs of electrical damage in advance to prevent these sorts of accidents from happening at your building. 

MaintenX takes your electrical safety and maintenance very seriously. If you have concerns about your electrical system and want to schedule an inspection, call your local MaintenX team today!

 

MaintenX specializes in roofing repair for commercial facilities, and one of the things we stress the most is perioding roofing inspections for all of our clients. While you may not think your roof needs much preventative care in order to stay strong, it’s important to catch issues early. Your roof is one of the most important structures of your building, and neglecting it can spell disaster for your entire business. 

If you don’t catch roof damage early, one of these four issues is likely to pop up within the interior of your facility:

Ceiling leaks

Leaks are the most obvious issue relating to roof damage, but many facility managers don’t realize just how serious they are. Leaks in the ceiling mean that water has infiltrated several barriers of your roof and is now causing water damage to your building. If not taken care of soon, it can lead to mold, mildew, and a host of other secondary problems for your building. 

Pest problems

Cracks and damage to your roofing allow the perfect entrance for rodents, roaches, and other pests to enter your facility. Even with frequent pest control service, this type of damage to your building can make it difficult to control pests. Repairing roof damage ensures there is no place for animals such as squirrels and rats to make a nest within the roofing of your building. 

Insulation and HVAC issues

Like any gap in the insulation of your building, roof damage can cause several problems with climate control in your building. If your roof is not properly insulated, your HVAC system will have to work overtime to keep the temperature and humidity at an acceptable level. This can not only cause issues with climate control, but can lead to HVAC issues later down the line. 

Roof collapse

If roof damage is left unattended, you may be at serious risk during a natural disaster event. Though it is unlikely that your roof will collapse on its own, if it is not well-maintained it will be weaker when standing up against hurricanes, tornadoes, or other major storms in your area. Even if insurance covers the repairs, a roof collapse is one of the worst damages a business can experience after a storm. However, you can help prevent this by maintaining your roof and scheduling regular inspections to catch issues early. 

If you need to schedule a roofing inspection soon, contact your local MaintenX team today to get started! We specialize in roofing repair and preventative care and are happy to help you begin a roof maintenance program at your facility.

At MaintenX, we strive to provide the best preventative plumbing maintenance for all of our commercial clients. While not every business invests in preventative care, we emphasize its importance at every site visit to try and minimize reactive repairs. This is because one of the biggest issues we are called out for is water damage.

Water damage in commercial facilities is most often caused by a pipe burst, leak, or other sign of plumbing deterioration. When interior water damage like this occurs, it poses several risks to your facility: 

Mold and mildew growth

Mold and mildew are the biggest issues related to water damage, not only because they’re so common, but because they pose serious health risks to your staff. If mold and mildew begin to circulate through your HVAC system, it can cause detrimental effects to your indoor air quality including “sick building syndrome,” where an entire building’s staff and clientele become sick with respiratory issues. If you want to avoid this, avoid water damage at all costs. 

Increased pest problems

Moisture often attracts pests to your facility, even if you schedule regular pest control services. These services will exterminate existing pests and repel them to some degree, but water damage creates an environment that is too tempting for roaches and rodents to pass up. Plus, water damage can increase the likelihood of termite problems at your facility. 

Drywall damage

When water from plumbing leaks into the drywall, you can guarantee you’ll have rot, mold, and potentially structural damage to deal with. This can lead to expensive and cumbersome repairs to your facility’s interior if not treated quickly. There are methods to minimize water damage on drywall, but it must be addressed as soon as you notice the problem to prevent damage to the interior wall structures. 

Water damage can quickly snowball into serious repairs for your facility if you’re not careful. If you are experiencing water damage and want to act on it now, contact your local MaintenX technicians today for help.

MaintenX is one of the largest contractor networks in the country, and as such we have the honor of employing some of the best contractors in the nation. Our teams are hardworking, reliable, and most importantly work well with each other because of the level of freedom and trust we instill in our work culture. If you are looking for a company that values its workers above all else, there are several career paths you can take at MaintenX. 

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Roofing Technicians

Our service techs are the backbone of the MaintenX system. We strive to employ the best of the best so that our customers can experience exceptional service every time. Because of this, we offer competitive salaries and an extensive benefits package, but a working environment where technicians are trusted and allowed to work at their own pace. We employ both experienced technicians and hardworking new techs who are looking to advance their careers quickly under the best contractors in their area. If this shoulds like you, click below to find positions in your area. 

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General Maintenance Technicians

Many of our technicians are specialized, but we also employ a variety of general maintenance technicians or handymen to take care of general repairs, cleaning services, and inspections for our clients. If you are a professional handyman or are interested in a hands-on career in the maintenance field, this position is just for you! Our general maintenance technicians enjoy the same benefits as our specialized technicians, so apply today to find a position that’s right for you. 

Dispatch, Customer Service, and Administration

MaintenX wouldn’t work without our exceptional team of dispatchers and customer service specialists. In these positions, you’ll help connect clients to technician teams and facilitate our workflow to deliver the best-in-class service that MaintenX is known for. We offer competitive salaries and a relaxed work environment, so if you’re looking for a change of pace, apply to MaintenX today!

MaintenX is dedicated to keeping our employees, which is why we offer an incredible benefits package including: 

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

Life Insurance and Short and Long Term Disability 

401(k) retirement plan with company match 

Paid Vacations 

Paid Holidays and Sick Days

We want the best from you, and are dedicated to supporting your career in order to achieve that! If interested, visit our Careers page for more information. 

Many small businesses operate for years without a professional maintenance team, oftentimes because they don’t know what their needs are. They outsource some services to a handyman, but often leave essential maintenance services unattended because they don’t realize the needs and intricacies of their equipment maintenance. If you’ve been operating without a facility maintenance service, there are several reasons why you should look into one now. 

What Does A Facility Maintenance Service Do?

Typically, a facility maintenance service allows you to outsource repairs for elements of your building operations such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, and HVAC repair. These services, though not integral to your operations, keep your building in proper working order. A small investment in preventative care can reduce downtime and improve your building’s performance substantially. 

A typical preventative maintenance service includes: 

• Inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, fire suppression, refrigeration, and other building systems. 
• Exterior maintenance for landscaping, hardscape, and building exteriors
• Infrastructure maintenance for elements like paint, doors, windows, and elevators.

How Does A Facility Maintenance Service Work?

Some facility maintenance teams employ handymen or specialized technicians for certain jobs, while others outsource through a contractor network. MaintenX works with our own contractors across 13+ states, plus a wide-ranging contractor network to ensure you can work with the best in commercial plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and roofing repair. 

We utilize an advanced work-order management system to reduce dispatch time and give our technicians the greatest freedom to do their jobs well. Our system empowers workers to take initiative in their work with the guidance of MaintenX principles to bring out the best in their service. We believe in working with the best, so you can reliably expect the greatest maintenance service in your area with MaintenX. 

If you are looking for something more than a handyman service for your business, talk to your MaintenX team today to learn about your options. We offer fast, reliable service and a knowledgeable customer service team that can help you with all your maintenance needs.

We’ve all heard the saying, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” While this can be true for many things in life, it is counterproductive when dealing with actual maintenance service. As your equipment ages, it needs tune-ups just like a car needs oil changes. However, the preventative care for your facility is much more complex, and will likely require a more substantial plan than a twice-annual visit from your maintenance tech. 

An aging building needs a full-service preventative maintenance schedule in order to care for facility equipment. Below are the four essential services you should invest in for your facility to run in tip-top shape. 

Technician inspections

Regardless of your equipment’s age, it should be inspected annually to catch signs of wear and tear early. These minor degradations can wind up becoming major repairs if you’re not vigilant, especially when it comes to plumbing, HVAC, and electrical maintenance. Schedule inspections with every department of your MaintenX team to ensure your equipment is on track with preventative maintenance. 

Professional cleaning 

While you likely have a daily cleaning schedule for your staff to follow, you should also schedule regular professional cleanings for your HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. These go through a lot of wear and tear over the years and are harborers of germs and buildup if not cleaned properly. 

Parts replacement

The service life of facility equipment can often be extended with timely parts replacement. If you are performing regular inspections, your service teams can detect issues early and recommend parts replacements before they become emergencies. This can help you delay the replacement of aging equipment so you can properly plan and budget for upgrades. 

Planned upgrades

It is much better to plan equipment upgrades in advance than it is to replace equipment when it breaks down. Planned upgrades allow you to budget months in advance and do research on the best options for your business. If equipment is wearing down, talk to your MaintenX technician about a planned upgrade that works for your business’ needs. 

MaintenX stresses the importance of preventative maintenance because it helps our clients run better, more efficient businesses. To learn how you can make the most of your preventative maintenance schedule for aging equipment, talk to your local MaintenX team today!

Opening and operating a business is full of unexpected twists and turns, but one of the worst is having a natural disaster hit your facility. Hurricanes, tornadoes, and storm surge are common threats to our clients in Florida, and as maintenance professionals we strive to help our clients weather these turbulent times as best they can. Over the years, we’ve learned several things that businesses can do to prepare for natural disasters and open faster once they’re over. 

Hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, and other natural disasters can be overwhelming, but they don’t have to close your business for good. Below are three different ways you can open faster while your facility recovers: 

Simplify your services. 

If your building is severely damaged in a natural disaster, it may be months before you are able to fully open at your original capacity. However, that doesn’t mean you have to go months without income and live off insurance. If possible, provide services from a secondary location or convert to online sales until your building is fully restored. This can help you and your employees get back on your feet faster. 

Lean on other businesses. 

In the aftermath of a natural disaster, its likely you won’t be the only business hurting. Your business neighbors can be your biggest support in these times, whether they have open space you can use or resources you can use to get back open sooner. You can also rally together to obtain local government support if the natural disaster has impacted businesses citywide. 

Call ASAP for emergency maintenance response. 

While you may be worrying about bigger picture things like insurance and employee management, don’t forget to call MaintenX for your essential repairs such as roofing and electrical repair. This will help you get your building in working condition faster, which will put you in a position to open and support your employees again. 

MaintenX is always available for emergency maintenance service, whether it’s a fire in your building or a major storm that’s affected your entire area. If you need help, contact your local MaintenX team today or report an emergency here.

MaintenX has helped businesses through many natural disasters in our home state of Florida over the years. When Hurricane Michael hit the Florida panhandle in 2018, we sent several teams to support local businesses with emergency maintenance services to ensure they could survive the turbulent times. And, in this time we’ve learned a lot about how businesses can survive natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, and local power outages. 

If you are preparing for hurricane season or haven’t updated your emergency response plan for your business, these tips can help you weather the storm: 

Invest in generator maintenance. 

In a natural disaster, a backup generator can make all the difference in surviving and opening your store early. However, you typically don’t think about your generator until it is critical for your business. If it is not taken care of, you could have an out-of-order generator at the worst possible time. Prevent generator problems during an emergency by investing in regular preventative care throughout the year. Topping off fuel and fluid levels and scheduling electrical maintenance services on occasion can ensure you are prepared for a disaster whenever it strikes. 

Patch your roofing annually. 

Roofing damage is one of the worst types of damage to experience during a natural disaster. If the roof leaks – or in the worst case collapses – your entire facility will be in trouble. You can avoid catastrophic roof damage by scheduling regular inspections and taking care of roof leaks and patchwork as soon as they’re identified. 

Schedule hydro jetting services annually. 

Surprisingly, hurricane season can cause problems with your plumbing system. Tree roots often wrap around pipes, and can cause kinks or pipe bursts if they are uprooted during a storm. While you can’t prevent trees from falling during a hurricane or tornado, you can prevent sewer backups from causing further problems with regular hydro jetting services. 

You should also prepare an emergency response plan for your business, whether that be evacuation plans or shelter-in-place procedures for essential businesses and medical facilities. This plan should be updated annually to ensure it accounts for all employees, equipment, and any changes made to your facility throughout the year. 

MaintenX specializes in emergency maintenance services for natural disasters and other unexpected maintenance issues at your business. For more tips on hurricane season for businesses, visit our Resource Center.