pressure washer technician

laborer

cleaner

operations manager

technician

Kept Companies

One of the most challenging aspects of my experience at Kept Companies was the leadership culture. In my opinion, there was a significant disconnect between senior leadership and the workforce. Too much time was spent in conference calls focused on identifying mistakes rather than recognizing successes and developing employees.

I strongly believe effective leaders praise in public and coach in private. Unfortunately, that philosophy was often absent. Team members, including frontline and lower-level managers, were frequently called out in group settings, which negatively impacted morale and engagement. Additionally, the frequent use of profanity during business discussions created an environment that I did not consider professional or conducive to building a positive culture.

The employees throughout the organization worked hard and deserved stronger support, development, and recognition than they often received. While I valued the relationships I built with many team members and appreciated the opportunity to contribute to the business, the leadership approach ultimately did not align with my values as a leader.

As someone who believes in servant leadership, coaching, accountability, and respect, I knew it was time to pursue opportunities with organizations whose culture better matched my own leadership philosophy. Leaving the company was the right decision for both my professional growth and personal well-being.

I would not recommend anyone to work for Kept Companies!

A very unorganized company with poor leadership and management. The equipment is very raggedy and dangerous. The washer is expected to be a mechanic when that is not in the job description. There is no mechanic on site or one within the state that works on this company's vehicles. They would have to transport it all the way to FL, since they are too cheap to hire a mechanic. There is little to no communication as far as route and details. You never have anything that's needed to properly do a job. There is no communication between other employees as far as the condition of equipment and vehicles. A person could pull up in the same vehicle/equipment that you are about to use, and will know something is wrong with it and not say a word. Worst case you drive to a 3 hour work site and find out something that could have been communicated in a couple of seconds. Heavy favoritism. It's like this company doesn't want decent people. I took as much of it as I could, but there are too many other jobs out here paying this same money and not have to deal with nowhere near as much dysfunction and hassle.  

It's a ok company to work for in the short term but it lacks quality service and equipment is always malfunctioning or never working right when your on a job sometimes we can barely finish the job because equipment is so raggedy we half ssa most of these jobs due to management not buying working equipment so we do what we can with what we got. Also a ton of long distance driving which drains you before you even get to site so if you don't like driving all night you won't like working here and pay is ok could be a lot better for the strain your body is going through on night shift trying to keep yourself up so you don't fall asleep while driving but overall its a cheap company that cuts  to many corners and eventually it will be there downfall. 

One of the worst experiences I have ever had in my professional life.  The lies started immediately and never stopped.  CEO’s are ego driven, disrespectful (and that’s putting it mildly), they waste their own time joining meetings just to play “gotcha” with management.  Nepotism and favoritism run rampant.  The total lack of interest in setting someone up for success, training, or anything beneficial for new employees is shocking.  The pay is substandard. Th compensation model discourages improving, maintaining, or at least keeping equipment and vehicles operational.  Expect 100’s of emails and tasks a day while simultaneously being forced to sit through endless meetings with no real purpose other than humiliating you.   Save yourself the trouble and work elsewhere.

A typical day at work is dealing with disrespectful upper management who believe yelling at someone is the way to manage. I learned zero from Kept because they don’t believe in training their employees. They are just winging it.  Kept doesn’t focus on safety or quality. We drive around in unsafe work vehicles that haven’t passed inspection and have to work with poor equipment that malfunction during jobs that even catch on fire at times. There is no work place culture. The hardest part of the job is waking up everyday going into work for little pay. A place that doesn’t respect or value their employees. There isn’t an enjoyable part of working at Kept Companies. They will leave you tired, depressed and second guessing your career.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Flexible schedule with my first operations manager 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not getting my 40 hours a week, which was my employment agreement with the company.  Not knowing what my assignment was until the day of and last minute cancellation of my scheduled work day.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Unorganized and unprofessional company to work for.  Broken promises of set work hours that were not given.  Shorted on paychecks multiple times for hours worked.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Pressure to finish jobs earlier than usual and continued micro managing

What is the best part of working at the company?
Terrible company to work for unreasonable unattainable expectations. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Working for them in general, corporate management group have a little man’s complex, especially the company president who spends his week demeaning and belittling management teams across the country.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
MICRO MANAGEMENT MISERABLE MANAGERS AND EMPLOYEES.  WHO TALK SAFETY BUT STRESS PROFITS OVER EMPLOYEES SAFETY 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
20 hour work days 7 days a week

This is a great place to work with an executive team that is truly innovative and forward-thinking. The company fosters a positive work environment and supports a healthy work-life balance, allowing for necessary work-from-home days and time off without issue. Communication within the organization is strong, ensuring employees stay informed and connected. While there’s always room for more fun outside-the-office activities, leadership is actively working to enhance this aspect. Overall, a great workplace with continuous improvements in employee engagement and culture!

I did learn about how a  EBITDA  (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes and Interest) measures the company's overall financial performance. 

But Cal and the Bay Area in particular is hard to find good workers with in the Kept Co model. They demanded a very low labor rate 30%. And to be honest they find that unacceptable. We ran an avg of 36%, this is why I believe they let me go. Much of it could have been obtainable, but it was going to take more then a year. 

Meetings on occasion were extremely aggressive and combative. 

The owners only care about money and not their employees.  During meetings the owners threatened to fire everyone because of one complaint.   They expect you to work 12 hour days like 6 to 7 days a week.   If you want no work life balance this is the place for you.   Don't care about snow or rain or any weather they expect the job done.   Probably one of the worse jobs I've ever had.   There is no structure and our training is just here you go and get the stuff done.   The vans are completely nasty and they just throw junk in out and let it grow mold on everything. 

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