Why is HIRING a Janitorial Vendor better than hiring In-house?

1️⃣ OPPORTUNITY COST:

It’s more than just hiring, it’s managing. It’s retaining. It’s innovating and caring for our people. Let a janitorial vendor manage what they do best and let the client spend their time on wiser tasks! Tasks that benefit their company more. Let the vendor deal with it.

2️⃣ LIABILITY:

In today’s day, unfortunately laws and claims are just increasing. Claims costs money even if there's no case. Insurance companies say it's cheaper to settle than to fight! Hiring a Vendor releases you from that liability. You do not even need to track what are the state sick hour (PTO) policy, required benefits, when to increase to be compliant with the city and state. In addition to CA state required Annual and documented Trainings. Let the vendor deal with it.

3️⃣ TIME OFF/ EMERGENCIES:

When an employee request a vacation, resigns in short notice, or can’t make it to work last minute due for some unforeseen circumstance, which will happen. AMR has the manpower to cover those shifts, same day! Let the vendor deal with it.

4️⃣ EXPERTISE:

Leave it to us! We can even save you money, connect you with other vendors, offer incentives, cleaning programs, custom schedules and more…. A Professional experienced Janitorial company knows how to train Janitors to clean efficiently proactively and more productive. In addition, a Janitorial company is capable to offer other services such as; Carpet Cleaning, Floor Buffing, Floor Waxing, High-Low Dusting, Vent cleaning, Window cleaning. A ONE STOP SHOP in a snap of a finger! Getting the clients dollars worth every penny!

*Estimated Costs Associated when Hiring an In-house EMPLOYEE*

( ITS NOT JUST A HOURLY RATE or SIMPLE SALARY)

🟠 FEDERAL & STATE TAXES (13%):

Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA):

Social Security 6.20% and Medicare 1.45% for a 7.65% total

Federal Unemployment Tax Authority (FUTA): FUTA taxes account for the first $7,000 around 1.8%

State Employment Tax Authority (SUTA):

Unemployment Insurnace (UI): 3.4% and Employment Training Tax 0.1%

🟠 INSURANCE(S) (10-15%):

Workers' Compensation (WC): Varies however usually goes around 7-12%

General Liability (GL): This is for protection for your property/or others in case of damages/claims. Varies however usually goes around 2-3% 

🟠 PAID TIME OFF (2-4%):

Sick Time (PTO): Varies from one jurisdiction to another. Usually starts at 48 hours per year of sick pay, averages 2-4% of employee annual salary.

Paid Vacation: if offered  

🟠 OTHER COSTS (10-30%):

Retirement benefits, Health benefits if offered, payroll fees, time to micromanage employees, uniforms, CA mandated trainings (Workplace Violence Prevention SB553 & Sexual Harassment Training), Recruiting Costs, HR services, Legal costs, other Insurance(s), Bonuses, Costs to get temp coverage for the in-house employee if not able go to work due to: vacations, sickness or has a family emergency or any other unforeseeable circumstance. Others Costs such as; Cleaning Materials Equipment and Chemicals that comes with tracking, ordering, replenishing, and even costs and time of maintenance/repairing of vacuums, buckets, dusters, etc.

When hiring an employee, it is best to estimate a minimum of 35% associated cost to an employee’s salary…. In summary, when considering all cost factors, liabilities, time to continuously micromanage. It is highly recommended to HIRE a JANITORIAL VENDOR.