Staff Highlights

Employee of the Quarter

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!

Nellie Knight

NELLIE KNIGHT -
JULY 2021

“Nellie has really stepped up to take the lead lately. Her husband has been out battling lung cancer all year and the supervisor there has been out the last month or so battling their own health issues. She has been driving back and forth two hours each way daily by herself to make sure the crew and Mister Kleen remain successful at this site.”

Craig Dufour, Area Manager

TERRY HENDERSON -
OCTOBER 2021

Terry finds a way to miraculously fill challenging high-security openings. Most recently, Dianna communicated the urgency to fill positions in a High Security facility and within two weeks, he found candidates for eight of the nine openings. He is so likable and has such a positive attitude and never in a bad mood, regardless of what is thrown at him! He will do anything to support MK–including making up games for client events and driving across the world to retrieve a badge. Terry is an invaluable member of the team, and we are grateful to have him.”

Susan Gabriel, Human Resources Manager

Terry Henderson

employee tenure

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 1, 5, 10 and 15+ years.

Mister Kleen’s recipients for 5 YEARS of dedicated service are:
Mister Kleen’s recipients for 10 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!

You Make A Difference Award

Bozoma Arizi

Bozoma Arizi
July 2021

Bozoma Arizi deserves the Employee of the Quarter award because of one word: perseverance. She inherited the difficult task of improving our Central Plant and has done just that. The tenant who resides in the building have nothing but great things to say about her. With an impeccable work ethic, she reminds many of the energizer bunny, always moving. She will tackle any task that is given to her with open arms as has the confidence and cleaning knowledge to get it done. Now more than ever reliable help is needed and Bozoma exceeds in reliability and is extraordinary. Mister Kleen improves as a company each day she clocks in.”

Brandon Caison, Project Manager

Antonio McLean

Antonio McLean
October 2021

“Where do I start with how great of an employee that Antonio McLean is. He is ultra-dependable, courteous, and a down-right hard worker. The tenants absolutely love him, and every time we have an inspection in his areas, they tell us how great he is. His location has received several kudos letters (four to be exact) about Antonio. He takes it all in stride and remains humble. His co-workers adore him, and he provides them with a great laugh daily. If there was an employee of the year award, I would put his name in the running every time. Whoever hired him did this company a great service and we are a better company because of it.”

Nicole Poe, Site Supervisor

Charles Marshall

Charles Marshall
July 2021

Charles Marshall is willing and does everything I ask him to do. Whether it’s his job or not he is always going above and beyond what is expected, and he does a great job. He is willing to stay and work overtime whenever I ask him to no matter what task we have to do. He is an exceptional employee.”

Lynda Bennett, Project Manager

Richard Morgan

Richard Morgan
October 2021

Richard Morgan is one of four employees whose primary job is dusting. His areas always get high Quality Control marks. He also is willing to come in on the weekends to help with project work. Richard is a team player with a can-do attitude and a pleasure to have on the team.”

Walter Gesford, Senior Project Manager

We Work Hard, We Play Hard

Halloween

The Kleen Team has resumed their fun activities post COVID this year, with the return of our Halloween Contests which included Best Costume, Best Treat, and Best Office Decoration, the Kleen Team reunited at our Headquarters for some fun!

Thanksgiving

This year we brought back our Thanksgiving Potluck – after many years of hiatus – which gave our team a chance to showcase talents that go beyond their regular jobs: cooking and baking!

We held a surprise contest afterwards for best dish. The winner got bragging rights and a gift card!

Holiday Party

To wrap up our 45th Anniversary year and to celebrate the Holiday Season, we got together at our Headquarters for pizza, cake, gifts, and our Ugliest Sweater Contest!

Employee Training Update

Mister Kleen is committed to continuous regular training of employees to better serve our clients – which we recognize sets us apart.

We have been busy educating our team members over the last several months with the latest in COVID-19 safety and protection as well as other timely, educational trainings. Below are some of the highlights from recent training events:

July
Fire Safety and First Aid: This training ensures employees understand fire prevention and procedures in the event of a fire. Basic first aid is also reviewed.

August
Sexual Harassment: Sexual Harassment training ensures that employees understand the legal definition of sexual harassment, Mister Kleen’s policy, and the complaint reporting process. This training also addresses how to promote a culture of respect and the importance of professional boundaries.

September
PPE Training: Field employees receive training on the proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including when to use it; what PPE is necessary; how to properly put on, use, and take off; how to properly dispose of or disinfect; how to inspect for damage; how to maintain PPE; and the limitations of PPE.

October
Cold, COVID-19 & Flu Prevention: Employees receive training regarding hygiene, the importance of personal self-care, prevention myths, and treatments for a cold or flu.

November
Pandemic coverage: Employees are trained in how to maintain a clean and healthy environment to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and viruses.

December
Security Awareness/Ethics Training: Security awareness training teaches employees how to recognize and report suspicious behavior. Ethics training focuses on how to identify when our own communications styles and behaviors could be perceived by others as harassment or discrimination.

BSCAI Conference

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The Mister Kleen members Yolanda Rathbone, Dianna Clark, Tony Simon, and Chad Clark with industry peers Ron Segura (Segura Associates) and Angela Gervino (Consult Gervino HR).

On November 16 – 19 2021, Mister Kleen attended the Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) Contracting Success Conference in Las Vegas. This event also includes ISSA exhibits and educational seminars. Keynote Speakers included Jason Dorsey, President of The Center for Generational Kinetics and Sara Ross, Speaker and Chief Vitality Officer of BrainAMPED.

Representatives from Mister Kleen included Dianna Clark (VP of Operations), Tony Simon (COO), Chad Clark (Director of Contract Administration), Walter Gesford (Senior Project Manager), and Yolanda Rathbone (Area Manager).

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Tony, Yolanda, and Walter Gesford walk the tradeshow floor to see the latest products and equipment releases.

 “It was great to see old friends and make new ones in our industry. The networking opportunity is invaluable. Our team walked the trade show and learned about new innovative technology that can help us. We all came back with gold nuggets we will implement from attending the educational classes.”

~ Dianna Clark

“Great to have the industry gather to share best practices, especially the experiences learned during COVID. These events make us a stronger company and keep us on top of the latest innovations.”

~ Tony Simon

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Tony, Yolanda, Walter, Dianna, and Chad out and about after meeting with vendors about their latest products.

“It was great to reconnect with the industry leading building service contractors, manufacturers and service partners. It gave us a chance to share ideas and collaborate on best practices, especially those related to COVID-19. It was nice to feel a sense of some normalcy and getting back to business in the new norm.”

~ Chad Clark

“It was great to learn from leaders of successful companies through the classes, and to network with my peers in the field.”

~ Walter Gesford

“There are so many things to see in all facets of the cleaning industry. The three days never seem like enough time to attend all the educational seminars.”

~ Yolanda Rathbone

Mister Kleen is a leading provider of contract cleaning services to Commercial and High Security facilities since 1976. Our primary service area is the DC Metro region. We also provide a variety of interior and exterior specialty services.