Guardian Service Industries, Inc.

Jeff Logan Did you know Jeff Logan, Guardian’s Regional Director of Business Development can provide your facility with industry-focused facilities solutions such as janitorial, pest control, facilities engineering, and HVAC?  His expertise? Providing facility condition assessments, operation & maintenance, integrated facility management and facility consulting. His approach considers predictive, planned and preventive maintenance within a collaborative and strategic method that is based on your needs and budget. Isn't time to get Jeff working for you? About Guardian Established in 1918, Guardian Service Industries, Inc. is a 4 th  generation family-owned Janitorial, Security and Engineering & Operations staffing corporation. With over 1,000 clients and maintaining over 120 million square feet throughout the Northeast inclusive of commercial buildings/facilities, government buildings, residential communities, schools, industrial facilities, transportati

Guardian offers a variety of building maintenance and repair services to provide you with trained and experienced personnel to implement services and achieve cost savings. Guardian’s senior management holds over 100+ years’ experience in the design, operations and maintenance of various types of facilities, inclusive of transportation hubs, data centers, corporate headquarters and public buildings. Our approach includes developing a tailored plan that addresses the specific needs of your facilities, which assures the achievement of your objectives and generates immediate and cumulative cost savings. We’ve gained a reputation as a premier service provider in the industry, and have developed a solid reputation for creating innovative building management and energy performance solutions. This includes retrofits and replacements of older, less efficient systems with newer, high efficiency systems. Additional, our on site management and engineering staff have the experience to

Retail stores are often ripe for a pest infestation due to the constant foot traffic and open doors. Shoppers want to feel that they are in a clean, hygienic space where they can feel safe to browse and make purchases.  A pest problem in retail space can damage your brand and hurt customer confidence. Most Common Retail Pests Rodents   —   mice   and   rats   are some of the most commonly encountered pests indoors, including retail stores. If a customer spots a rodent in a store, it can cause panic and scare away prospective shoppers. Avoid the nightmare of a rodent infestation by working with Guardian to keep your retail spaces protected from pests. Fabric Pests   — retail stores that sell clothes or fabrics are also susceptible to infestations from   fabric pests   like beetles and moths. As the leader in pest control, our fabric pest treatments are backed by global expertise. Your local Technician will be able to identify the pest infesting your property and then make the

Written by  Patrick T. Copps, MS, B.C.E. The pest control industry is constantly researching new technologies and products that will advance the way we prevent and manage pests.  And as these treatment and monitoring developments evolve, the overarching goal is to also decrease the impacts they have on the environment and on non-target creatures, as well as the economic impact on bottom lines. What’s more, they may even change the way we communicate about pest control. Here are some of the latest pest-control technologies and products to be on the lookout for: Bio-Rational Materials If your facility currently utilizes an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, you won’t be surprised to hear that the pest control industry has and will continue to move toward least-impact products and services. IPM—now widely accepted in many industries as the standard for service—is an environmentally responsible approach to pest control that focuses on proactive tactics, such as facility main

Successful pest control doesn’t just start with science – it continues day in and day out to help ensure your property is protected from pests and the damage they can do. Every Guardian Pest Control Specialist is trained to assess your building’s unique characteristics, then implement and monitor an Integrated Pest Management plan based in science…created just for you. What is Integrated Pest Management? Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest control that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment. This information, in conjunction with available pest control methods, is used to manage pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment. What type of pests do we help with? Bed bug detection and elimination Bird control and mana

If you wonder how often your office windows should be cleaned, the answer is not as simple as you may expect it to be. In fact, it depends on many different factors, including the type of business you run.  The profile of your business can influence how often your office windows get dirty, both inside and out. In addition, there are other influencers that dictate how often you need  commercial window cleaning services , including: Landscaping – Although an office surrounded by trees is beautiful, office windows will probably need frequent cleaning due to the birds and insects associated with trees as well as dripping sap in some cases. When your office is located near a parking lot, you may also need to perform cleaning more often because there will be a lot more debris in the air. If you have mulched areas up against the building, you will also have the same problem. Weather – In rainy areas, office windows need to be cleaned more often in order to remove the mineral deposit

How Do I become OSHA Certified? Contrary to popular belief,  OSHA  does not actually certify workers and you cannot get "OSHA certified". Courses and trainers are considered OSHA "authorized", and students receive course completion cards, but anyone claiming to be OSHA certified would be mistaken. The closest thing to OSHA certification is  OSHA Outreach training , which is provided by OSHA authorized trainers and results in the issuance of an official Department of Labor OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour card. That said, many workers do not need an official DOL card to remain OSHA compliant - they just need proper training that will teach them how to stay safe on their worksite! What Certification Does OSHA Require? While OSHA does not specifically address training or certification requirements for workers, many OSHA standards require that the employer train employees in specific safety and health aspects of their jobs. Training is voluntary and OSHA has released