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Office Pride

When I started working at Office Pride about a year ago, it felt like a dream job. It was the only company willing to accommodate my busy schedule as a full-time college student, which was essential for me. I was looking for a low-stress job where I could get work done while listening to lectures, and initially, it seemed like this would be the perfect fit.

However, the reality of the job turned out to be different from what was advertised. While the company markets itself as college-student-friendly (and in some ways, it is), the workload is far more demanding than I expected. You're not just cleaning; you're also responsible for completing "setups" during your shifts. These setups often involve moving dozens of tables and chairs for large events, and this task alone can take up most of your time. After that, you still have to clean the entire property.

Occasionally, the setups are already done, and on those days, you can focus solely on cleaning—which makes for a much smoother shift. Unfortunately, you can’t count on this being the case. The cleaning itself is thorough and detail-oriented; the expectation is to remove every speck of dust and leave the location spotless.

To make matters more challenging, the demands of the job have increased since I started. At first, the work was more relaxed, but as new properties were added, the expectations from clients grew. Inspections, which used to happen monthly, now take place twice a month to satisfy the clients' high standards. While I understand the need for quality, the job has become much more intense than it was originally presented to be.

The pay, unfortunately, does not reflect the level of effort and precision required. For a college student, it may work as a short-term solution, but as the demands grew, it began to feel like just another part-time job where you're stretched thin without adequate compensation.

If you're considering working here, I recommend asking about specific locations because some may be less rigorous than others. Overall, while the company has its perks, it’s not the stress-free, easygoing job it might appear to be. It’s a good fit if you’re prepared to handle the physical demands and high expectations, but keep in mind that it can be more exhausting than advertised.

Also, they are a Christian based company. Take that as you will. They participate in prayers at company meetings and push Christian standards in their work ethic and company culture. I am personally unbothered by this, but I am not a participant in any religion so I am totally neutral. This may irk some people, though. They also attract other hard-core Christian types so be prepared for that.

At first, I thought this would be a great and flexible part-time, evening job for me to earn some extra income. In the end, I was ultimately fired for my manager's incompetence and for being unwilling to pick up the slack of my coworkers.

Let's start with the training...incomplete would be an understatement. In fact, most of my training was done with the girl who used to clean my building and DIDN'T EVEN WORK FOR OFFICE PRIDE. She worked for a completely different cleaning company (with a different set of standards and expectations) who was handing the account over to OP.

The office I cleaned for really needed to be a 5-day-per-week clean but they would only pay for 3 days. Thus, it became absolutely disgusting in between cleans and the office staff refused to lift a finger to keep it even somewhat presentable in between cleans. Thus, every time, trash was completely overflowing, rancid, etc. Empty cans and trash stacked along window sills. Spills where no attempt had been made to clean anything up. And don't even get me started on the bathrooms/toilets. The amount of filth was not worth the wage I was making.

We were expected to clean/wash our own towels at home, which I was not informed about until after I had begun working. Not only was this disgusting (I do not want to wash fesces-stained rags in the same washer/dryer I was my clothes in), but we were not compensated for it.

My managers were SO passive-aggressive, clearly inexperienced at managing, awful at communicating, and held different employees to very different standards. If they wanted something done differently, I always found out secondhand through somebody else rather than from them directly. They never confronted anyone about poor performance or if things weren't correct, instead they stewed over it or would wait until it got out of control and then would get rid of people without warning. The girl that cleaned in the same building as me called off at least once a week, every week, and was never reprimanded (in fact, I overheard my boss tell another girl it's because she is "one that she actually likes"), and I rarely ever called off but would get the third degree if I did. Frequently, our tasks were not divided up equally and when I confronted my managers about the double-standards and me constantly being expected to pick up the other girl's slack, they reprimanded and fired me. 

I would absolutely never work here again. It sounds like Office Pride can vary significantly based on location, but I would avoid the one in Southern Indiana like the plague.

While working at office pride I was skeptical at first due to the religious questions during interview/ annual meeting I first experienced towards the end of the year of getting hired.
This is a franchise location, i started at multiple jobs , as a college student the hours and responsibilities I was presented was perfect. I’m a very easy going and I don’t have much responsibility as I used to have ( military spouse,lack of  health insurance  doesn’t bother me , hours can go both ways, but I’m flexible, no kids , no major health issues).  Leadership is great and supportive, unfortunately there’s limited room for growth if you want to accomplish above and beyond. Leadership does recognize good work and the whole team values your input.  While the franchise down here is expanding and growing  there will be hiccups along the way. While the company has experience in construction ,  the  size of the job was underestimated ( as  a plumber   I have experience)  I took the initiative to step up into a leadership role on the job site for everyone’s safety and opportunity for growth for everyone and myself.
Sadly I had to leave the company due to military relocation because of the wife. 
Jobs vary on location on the amount of work , communication is key, they try to accommodate everyone but it is not guaranteed , may have to wait until  someone can relief you for an accommodation.
While slow adapting your skills from previous jobs can be challenging to apply, the company is what you put into it.
It was hard to leave the company, I felt very disappointed on leaving due to the connectivity to the employees.

I worked as a janitor at Office Pride for a brief period. My shifts were early mornings on Mondays and full days on weekends. During my tenure, I noticed a high turnover rate, with many employees leaving or being let go, including myself.

**Positives:**
- I appreciated the opportunity to gain experience and was committed to doing my best, even covering shifts outside of my regular schedule.

**Challenges:**

- **Workload and Resources:**

The expectations seemed unrealistic given the resources provided. For instance, I was expected to clean multiple buildings within a 7-hour shift but often lacked the necessary cleaning supplies, such as chemicals for the mop bucket.

- **Management:**

There was a lack of clear communication and support from management. Issues with equipment, like a malfunctioning vacuum, were not addressed adequately. Additionally, performance feedback was not communicated effectively, and I was not given an opportunity to improve before being let go.

- **Work Conditions:**

The job required cleaning four buildings with only a limited amount of time and inadequate tools, which made it challenging to meet the company's expectations.

While I am grateful for the experience, I believe that improvements in resource allocation, management communication, proper training, and employee support could greatly benefit the company. 

If you're looking for a good job, don't work for this company. Initially, I went in excited, but then realized just how bad things were. 

The biggest issue is that as a worker, you'll be seen as an item or tool for them. You won't be seen as a person. If you want answers to your questions or concerns, you'll only get vagues responses in return.

When told that something was wrong or bad during the clean, they won't tell you what you missed or did wrong. They'll just give you a short response and won't tell you how to improve or get better at the job.

Don't even think the pay will be good. You will travel very far, using up lots of gas to get to the places you have to clean. They will not pay for the time spent on the road. They also won't pay you much after putting in hard work. 

For example, if you worked 8+hours and you only get paid for 4, that's 4 hours you did back breaking work for free and they won't give you the money for that.

They are also quick to demote and get rid of people. They do not care about you at all. To them, you are a replaceable object. Work for another company and do not waste your time with this one.

  Typical work day, going from company to company and cleaning what they requested to be cleaned. It wasn't the same everyday and some places would cancel or request something last minute. I learned different cleaning methods and skills.
  Management could be fine some day and not great others, they were never rude but didn't really seem to have their things in order. Working for them wouldn't have been such a headache if they would out more consideration into the places they accept to clean and sent us to. Even after complaints from staff and dealing with a certain place themselves they would still do business with them. They wouldn't stick up for the cleaners and struggled to keep anyone on to clean this one place. Even after the client yelled at myself and another cleaner for something we had no control over (Residents walking across a freshly mopped floor with a wet floor sign presents and visible) they never had a discussion with the client and their treatment of us. 
   The hardest part of working there was no compensation for gas (driving all over the Quad Cities and beyond) 
   The most enjoyable part of the job the independence and being able to work just me.


This job is my first foray into commercial cleaning and I wasn't 100% sure what I was getting into. It is cleaning which entails vacuuming, cleaning toilets, trash, and all the other usual tasks but what made the difference for me is the way I have been managed. There is excellent and clear communication, if I have a question I get a prompt answer. If there is something unexpected at a cleaning location I have direct communication with my manager and it's quickly handled. When I speak with other employees I have clear and courteous interactions. I can honestly say I have not had a single negative experience with anyone through my employment and I'm a few months in. The level of flexibility is also extremely important to me because I do work a regular day job and I do not always end my day at the same time. When I've had a suggestion or something I need changed it's quickly acted on. Maybe I just have a great manager but I think it's more likely that this company makes an effort to cultivate a positive work culture.

This is a great job for someone looking for part time work. They are always looking for employees and offer the hours, however with my branch there are lacking good benefits. No health care here as I was not offered any. 

Great management and training. Feels like family. They are more then willing to work with your schedule.  If you do want more hours they are happy to give you more. This was the case at my location.

Cons:

You have to drive your own car to client work sites. Each client is generally a three hour work shift. If you want more hours, you have to drive to another client location.  This can put a lot of mileage on your personal car. This is especially true if your working multiple client sites a day. 

As of the time of this review, they have very little when it comes to employee benefits. No health care that I'm aware of.

Conclusion: 

In general, Office Pride is a great Christian Company to work for. They have great standards and ethics. They are also very flexible with your schedule. As with any employer there are some cons, however if you like working in a family environment then I would recommend this company for any-one looking for part time work.

I would check in with an app that didn't work well.
We start at 5:30 pm.
I get all my supplies together and start cleaning.
I empty the trash in all the offices, dust, clean the kitchen, vacuum and mop.
Management are nice people but they need to improve communication
with staff. I would let them know we were out of certain supplies that were nesesary and it would take days to get the supplies. I asked them to fix my vacuum several times and it never got done.
I noticed a pretty high employee turnover rate. They fired me  without any warning.
We agreed in the orientation that we would respectfully give one another notice if it's not working out and they did not honor their word.
They have all kinds of different people working there. Its pretty diverse as far as culture.
I did enjoy working there for the most part. It was a major surprise when I was let go.
The hardest part of the job for me was mopping large areas.
My favorite part of the job was working by myself.




Pros:
• Autonomy and Responsibility: As a Team Lead, I appreciate the level of trust placed in me to manage personnel and logistics across 18 different locations. It is a great role for someone who likes problem-solving and staying busy.
• Growth Opportunities: There is a clear path for advancement if you are reliable and have a strong work ethic. I was able to move into a leadership role relatively quickly.
• Stable Work: The nature of the cleaning industry provides very stable, consistent work hours and a predictable environment once you learn the sites.
Cons:
• Logistical Demands: Managing 18 sites means a lot of driving and constant communication. It can be a high-pressure environment when supply chains or staffing issues arise across multiple locations at once.
• Staffing Challenges: Like many service industries, high turnover in entry-level positions can make it difficult to maintain a consistent team, putting more pressure on leadership to fill the gaps.

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