Guardian Service Industries, Inc.

Guardian Security Services has decades of experience providing property security services for building owners, managers and residential communities across the Northeast. Using technology and process innovations, we create operating plans for you that are requirement focused and cost effective. In fact, all of Guardian’s solutions — whether security, access control, video surveillance or an integrated system — are custom designed based on your individual requirements and budget. Whether you’re a property management company, a financial institution, a retail center, a residential community, a school, a medical/pharma facility, or any other organization, Guardian designs and deploy custom security services that target and fulfill all of your requirements. Guardian offers a broad range of custom commercial and residential security services, including: Uniformed and unarmed security services Background checks and screenings services 24/7/365 Dispatch Center Security trained ...

Understanding the value of janitorial services by Alan France The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system is seen by many across the globe as the premier benchmark of achievement in green building. Savvy building owners and developers recognize the importance of the janitorial function when it comes to LEED certification in existing buildings, as well as its impact on efficient and cost-effective facilities management. However, not as many realize the true value of bringing an environmental services partner into the planning of new construction or major renovation. When brought into the process early, a trusted janitorial consultant can actually help ensure many LEED requirements surrounding building maintenance are planned correctly upfront. These experts can make efficient building design and material recommendations that can save money in the long run, as well as help identify and prevent unforeseen—and potentially costly—issues that can appear...

One way to improve employees' job performance is not only overlooked, it's invisible Written by -  Scott Frank Hundreds of books have been written about how to make employees more productive. Business schools offer courses on it. But an often-missed element in boosting workers’ performance is right under our noses—literally. It’s air. With Manhattan projected to need  up to 92 million square feet of new office space  over the next 25 years, building owners and developers should heed a Harvard-led study that indicates better indoor air quality lifts employee performance. The study reports that an office worker’s cognitive functions improve significantly when ventilation rates increase and levels of volatile organic compounds and carbon dioxide decrease. The impact of the study, published in October 2015, isn’t limited to new buildings. HVAC system upgrades, building renovations and interior redesigns can accomplish similar air-quality improvements in existi...

As the temperatures continue to rise, we have some hot tips to keep you and your home cool this summer. Not only are these tips energy efficient, but they help lower your energy bills as well!  HVAC When's the last time you checked your HVAC system? If your HVAC equipment is older than 10 years or not keeping your home comfortable, have it evaluated by a contractor. Learn how to ensure it's working efficiently from an EPA expert. Programmable Thermostat Sounds pretty simple, doesn’t it? When used properly, a programmable thermostat can help you save energy when you're asleep or away from home. Use the thermostat's pre-programmed energy-saving setpoints as a guide, setting the temperature up in the summer and back in the winter. And use the vacation setting to save energy while you're away! Seal and Insulate Air leaks through a home’s envelope (outer walls, windows, doors, and attic) are a big source of energy waste and high heati...

Providing excellence in commercial and office cleaning services is what were known for…but did you know Guardian has been servicing the residential market for over 45+ years? Our people are the key to Guardian’s success and a critical factor in consistently providing the very highest quality residential cleaning services. Servicing New York City and the Tristate Guardian offers an extensive range of expert contract residential cleaning and complementary, specialist cleaning service to multiple dwelling environments such as: Active Adult Communities Affordable Housing Apartments Condominiums Gated Communities HOA’s You may hire us for one service, but as were a full service facility provider, we can maximize your cleaning, maintenance and security dollar. Additionally, we are an environmentally sustainable full service facility solution provider delivering a single source for services, including: Engineering & Operations Janitorial Lighting & Electric Marbl...

July 18, 2016 Donna DeCostanzo New buildings in New York City—both commercial and residential—are about to get a whole lot more energy-efficient, thanks to improvements to the New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC), green-lighted last week by the New York City Council. NYC 2016 The code governs new construction (and renovations) in the five boroughs. And thanks to this update, which builds upon improved national and New York State building codes, new commercial buildings will be almost 9 percent more energy efficient, while new one- and two-family homes will be as much as 32 percent more efficient, and solar-ready, too. For more details see this   post   from Chris Halfnight, our colleague at Urban Green Council. A mind-boggling 32 million square feet of built space per year, on average, has been constructed in the Big Apple over the last 15 years—nearly the size of 15 Empire State Buildings combined, annually. So the improvements the NYCECC will bring abo...

Cleaning Your Windows 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 influencer's 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. ·    ...

We’re hiring in New York City for a Maintenance Technician! The Role: This position is for someone with managerial and technical experience. Necessary Knowledge, Experience and Certifications : Experience in Hotel/Residential front and back of house scenarios is a plus Experience in large building mechanical/electrical systems operations, maintenance and repairs Experience in all phases of Handyman work: painting, patching, plumbing, electrical, etc FDNY Refrigeration License (C of Q) is a must Driver’s License Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel Experience with BMS systems 5+ years of “hands on” maintenance experience Ability to work evenings or days Must be able to respond to emergencies 24/7 Compensation: Salary and benefits will be based on experience and industry standards. The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice apply here . Guardian Service I...

Green cleaning   refers to using cleaning methods and products with   environmentally friendly   ingredients and procedures which are designed to preserve human health and environmental quality. Green cleaning techniques and products avoid the use of products which contain toxic   chemicals , some of which emit   volatile organic, compounds   causing   respiratory ,   dermatological   and other conditions. Green cleaning can also describe the way residential and industrial cleaning products are manufactured, packaged and distributed. If the manufacturing process is environmentally friendly and the products are   biodegradable , then the term " green " or " eco-friendly " may apply. Environmental impacts of cleaning agents   are the consequences of chemical compounds in   cleaning products . The   human impact on the environment   has produced a range of unnatural compounds that have been specifically develo...

Summer is delightful! But what if the temperature keeps climbing and you don’t have air conditioning in the office? These simple tips will make sure your work does not suffer from the heat. You’ll keep your cool and stay fresh the whole day through. Plan your day If possible, reschedule your work hours to the freshness of the morning: start before the sun reaches full power and head back home when the heat undermines your efficiency. Tackle the most strenuous tasks in the morning, before the heat really gets to you. Plan routine chores in the afternoon when your brain has heated up and your head is not as clear. Water: wash the heat away Make sure you always have a bottle of water at hand. Drink at least two litres of water through the day. And if you’re worried about the humidity in the air? Mint tea helps more than water. It sounds strange, but a warm drink actually helps your body to cool down more quickly. Don’t drink anything that dehydrates you: beverages containing co...

Cool Efficiently As much as half of the energy used in your facility goes to cooling. So making smart decisions about your home's ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can have a big effect on your utility bills — and your comfort. Take these steps to increase the efficiency of your cooling system.  Change your air filter regularly Check your filter every month, especially during heavy use months (winter and summer). If the filter looks dirty after a month, change it. At a minimum, change the filter every 3 months. A dirty filter will slow down air flow and make the system work harder to keep you warm or cool — wasting energy. A clean filter will also prevent dust and dirt from building up in the system — leading to expensive maintenance and/or early system failure. Tune up your HVAC equipment yearly Just as a tune-up for your car can improve your gas mileage, a yearly tune-up of your heating and cooling system can improve efficiency and comfort.  ...