Mister Kleen is committed to continuous training of our employees to better serve our clients.
We have been busy educating our team members to ensure they are up to date with the latest protocols in cleaning for health and appearance through our Enhanced Kleen Program.
We also have an Online Learning Management System (LMS) with over 4,500 courses. Managers are assigned training to improve areas of development like active listening, encouraging team communication and collaboration, setting goals, and leading diversity. Below are some of the highlights from recent training events:
January
Slips, Trips, And Falls Prevention: Train employees to recognize and prevent slip, trip, and fall hazards.
OSHA/Managers Only: Review OSHA regulations and post OSHA 300’s in buildings.
February
Biohazards / Bloodborne Pathogens: Ensure employees understand the procedures and proper handling of bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious material.
Footwear Guidelines: Learn how to select footwear and avoid pain and discomfort and prevent slips, trips, and falls.
March
Hazard Awareness Training: Discusses common workplace hazards for cleaners and safety measures to prevent illness and injury
April
Sexual Harassment: Ensure employees understand the legal definition of sexual harassment, MK’s policy, and complaint reporting process. Also addresses promoting a culture of respect and professionalism.
May
Chemical Handling/ Safety Data Sheets: Provide training to all staff to ensure products are being used correctly and that they are GS- 42 compliant.
Equipment Training: Training for managers and supervisors to ensure the equipment is being properly maintained and in excellent condition at all times.
June
Safe Lifting Training: Review proper procedures for lifting.
Footwear Guidelines: Learn how to select footwear and avoid pain and discomfort and prevent slips, trips, and falls.
Driver Safety: Led by HR- Webinar / Video training for employees who drive MK vehicles AND those who regularly drive their own vehicles.
Skillsoft Supervisor Training: All managers are required to use video for Zoom meetings.
CPR Training: Training for HQ Employees and Managers took place at our Alexandria headquarters.
We are honored to recognize some of our amazing employees for their commitment to Mister Kleen with employee tenure recognition. To show our appreciation, we have a recognition program for employees who celebrate milestone anniversaries of 5, 10, 15, and 20 years.
Mister Kleen’s recipients for 5 YEARS of dedicated service are:
Mister Kleen’s recipients for 10 YEARS of dedicated service are:
Mister Kleen’s recipients for 15 YEARS of dedicated service are:
Mister Kleen’s recipients for 20 YEARS of dedicated service are:
We are so grateful to these employees for reaching these awesome milestones. Their hard work and dedication are inspiring and we’re grateful to have them as part of our team. Here’s to many more years.
Thank you!
The Building Excellence Competition (BEC) is a special program designed to drive quality in our facilities and build pride, inspiration, and teamwork. Three times a year we have a friendly competition among our employees for the best overall building based on cleanliness, quality, and safety. Our team takes pride in this, and our clients do too! The winning team receives an onsite party, a certificate, and bragging rights!
The winner of the January 2025 Building Excellence Competition is a secure government site in Northern Virginia. Congratulations to the Area Manager Yolanda Rathbone, Supervisor Maria Elena Abaunza, and the team for outstanding service and dedication to Mister Kleen, our client, and each other – Great job!
At Mister Kleen our employees are our success! We recognize excellence with our Employee of the Quarter awards. Every quarter the operations management and headquarters management teams nominate and vote for the employees who have made the most meaningful impact on our clients, their co-workers and our company. Winners receive a certificate, a monetary gift, and recognition in The Kleen Sweep!
“Ingrid has been an asset to our custodial services team since joining us. She is detail-oriented, energetic, and proactive. Having superb work ethics, and being a thorough custodian, her ability to detail clean is second to none. She makes herself available to assist all in need and continually provides quality work. She is professional and reliable. Ingrid takes great pride in her work.”
Steven Rowe, Project Manager
“Keven is the definition of a team player. In the past quarter he has helped train new employees on how to use our floor machines in the atrium of the site and also helped run machinery to sweep the parking lot. Keven also volunteered to help on a special services job to scrub floors and clean carpets and took the lead to communicate with management to ensure the job was completed. He has a great attitude and is always willing to do whatever is necessary to help team Mister Kleen.”
Steven Rowe, Project Manager
Members of the Kleen Team, including executive leadership, have supported charitable causes around the DC Metro region for decades. This year, Mister Kleen employees and family members participated in the Parkinson’s Moving Day walk on May 3 at the National Mall to support the national nonprofit Parkinson’s Foundation. The disease, which causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, affects nearly 1 million people in the United States, according to the foundation. For more information on the disease, go to parkinson.org.
Members of the Kleen Team were treated to lunch in March as part of Employee Appreciation Day.
The Mister Kleen team hosted a baby shower for HR Generalist, Neliluz Martinez, in April. Congratulations Neli, the Mister Kleen team wishes you and your family the best in this journey, and we hope to see you soon.
Congratulations to Rocio Martinez, Rubio Bonilla, David Hardy, and Monique Sanders – our You Make a Difference Award winners. This award recognizes teamwork, productivity and contributions to the company and our customers that are above and beyond. Thank you for all your hard work!
“Rocio is an employee that is always at work and on time ready to tackle her daily duties. She is detailed and efficient in her work and I can always depend on her. This quarter she has brought stability to the team through her work in our daily production. I know I can always count on her for anything that we need.”
Maria Elena Abaunza, Site Supervisor
“Rubio is an employee who collaborates very well with the team and is willing to help in what is needed. He does his job well and goes above what is asked of him. He is also always on time and is dependable.”
Maria Elena Abaunza, Site Supervisor
“David has worked for Mister Kleen for over 3 years, is a strong asset in his role and our team is incredibly fortunate to have him. He is dedicated and hardworking and always brings positive energy to work every day. David consistently goes above and beyond expectations when completing any task that is assigned to him. When we are short staffed, he takes on extra work to help the team get all tasks completed. David easily develops and fosters relationships with new employees and customers. He actively participates in meetings and events which enable him to understand the work that is expected daily”
Antonia Tibbs, Project Manager
“Monique shows up on time everyday and gets straight to work. She offers to help others and to stay after for projects and weekend work. Monique is a ray of sunshine to her peers. She is very strict and careful in her cleaning ways, always making sure things are done to the T. She takes control of a situation if need be and is always writing down issues or concerns with her areas.”
Nena Sizemore, Project Manager
The annual Tom Miller Team Player Award honors employees who demonstrate great contributions to the team, positive team interaction, high customer impact, and quality outcomes. Employees are nominated by their supervisor for this award, which is named in honor of beloved former employee Tom Miller. Tom exemplified what it means to be a team player and his eight years of service made a lasting impact on the Mister Kleen Team, our customers, and everyone he touched.
According to Steven Rowe, Project Manager, this year’s winner, Smith Chaiyakan, is the Jayden Daniels of the Mister Kleen Team at his facility. Steven also adds that “Smith is always multitasking to get things done. Like the Washington Commanders, Smitty meets challenges head on, anywhere, any place. He has helped Special Services clean carpets. He has covered shifts when needed. He proactively takes care of areas in need when he sees them. Smith has care and thoughtfulness for his co-workers and is a true re ection of Mister Kleen’s mission statement: We shall strive for excellence in all endeavors. We shall give the customer more than they ask for. We shall achieve success through service.”
