Janitorial Services Company
Universal Janitorial Services Inc.
Welcome To Universal Janitorial Services, Inc. We Help Our Customers Clean Disinfect, & Sanitize Their Facilities, in Washington DC, Northern Virginia & Maryland.
Are You In Need Of A Helping Hand For Quality Cleaning & Disinfection, From Someone Who Has Been Doing This Since 1978?
The Story Of Universal Janitorial Services
Universal Janitorial Services was founded in Fairfax VA in 1978 by two hardworking entrepreneurs, creating the proud foundation for excellence in commercial cleaning and disinfection services.
After 12 years in the business, Mark Lineberry took over as President of Universal Janitorial Cleaning in 2011, and Francisco Rivas was given the role of COO after working for the company since 1982.
Our fundamental values are that the cleanliness of your premises is reflecting on you, and the responsibility of delivering on the promise of an exceptionally clean facility is ours.
We are firm believers in long-term and long-lasting client relationships. We value these relationships for a couple of reasons:
1) we always strive to provide 100% with the knowledge that a clean image is everything,
2) if we do a great job, then maybe our customers will send some referrals our way. Most of our business come from the recommendation of others.
In The Media
Follow Universal Janitorial Services, Inc. on their amazing journey of proving how a high quality cleaning service can positively impact revenue for businesses in Washington DC, and achieving a dream of creating employment, purpose, and growth for hundreds of professional cleaners.
The Management Team
Universal Janitorial Services features a highly skilled team of commercial cleaning professionals led by a management staff with more than 100 years of combined industry experience.
Mark Lineberry, President
Mark is overall responsible for Universal Janitorial Services, Inc. and building the team and long-term client relations.
Mark joined Universal Janitorial Services, Inc. in 1997 and became President in 2011.
Francisco Rivas, COO
Francisco in responsible for our exceptional cleaning service and the team of cleaning specialists.
He joined Universal Janitorial Services, Inc. as COO in 2011.
The Principles Of Our Exceptional Janitorial Services
Our employees and clients are fundamental to our success and the exceptional commercial cleaning services we have been providing, you as our valued customer, again and again, since 1978. Our focus is two fold:
Invest In Client Happiness
By Providing Exceptional Cleaning Services
We are fortunate to have customers that have stayed with us through 41 years, since our start. It’s an immense privilege that we attribute to our care and quality commercial cleaning services, and what has ensured our growth since 1978
Employee Happiness & Retention
By Providing Exceptional Benefits & Support
We would not be able to provide an exceptional service without our loyal employees. We understand that by investing in the relationship, training, benefits, and helping employees overcome challenges in their private lives, we can build a future together
What Benefits Do We Offer To Our Employees?
In our over 40 years of doing business in the Washington DC Metro area, we know a thing or two on hiring and retaining great employees, essential to our growth and happy customers.
We get the question from prospective customers a lot, so we thought we would share it here.
- Benefits apply to both our part-time and full-time colleagues
- Always a wage much higher than the federal minimum wage
- Paid holidays, for both part-time and full-time employees
- Paid leave for everybody
- Paid training and education related to their work
- 401(k) availability for all employees.
- Interest-free loans for life’s emergencies.
- Flexibility in extended family leave.
- Access to funds for special situations, like medical.
Our Cleaning Quality Control
At Universal Janitorial Services, we have formalized our cleaning quality into three parts “TRIfecta”.
Our training, certifications, and cleaning software helps us deliver consistent high quality commercial cleaning that scores high on our customer satisfaction.
What Our Customer Are Saying …
“I would like to tell you how much of an improvement the janitorial services have been since Universal Janitorial Services, Inc. has been cleaning suite 700. I wanted you to know that everyone is pleased with the service and attention given to their individual offices. Thank you.”
– Adele, Short-term Office Leasing (HQ)
“This note is to make certain you are aware that Mr. Tony Rivas and his colleagues have, at no time, provided anything less than outstanding cleaning services. At all times, Mr. Rivas has maintained the utmost level of professionalism and competence.“
– President, Environmental publication
“The Professional Development Staff has noticed a definite improvement in the cleanliness of the building. We appreciate the time and effort to put into keeping our building in great shape”.
– Rosalie, US Department of Agriculture
Some Fun Facts About Universal Janitorial Services
42 Years
Our Longest Client Relationship
3,477 miles
The amount, in miles, of toilet paper we purchase annually
1.2mil sqft
The amount of square footage we clean and disinfect
1000+
Number of hours worked this week at all our customers locations
2,756 students
Number of students in the schools we service
96%+
Percentage of certified eco- or green-based products used
My Clean Pivot
Through his business “My Clean Pivot”, Mark Lineberry is sharing his decades of experience in building a successful commercial cleaning company with entrepreneurs that are determined on building and scaling their cleaning company.
Principles, goals, persistence, systems, automation, and templates. Mark shares what is most important at each stage of building a cleaning company and a service customers loves.
Learn more about Mark’s Cleaning Business Coaching
Request An Estimate Today!
When I receive your request for estimate, we will schedule a walk-through of your facilities, and you will get a custom cleaning and disinfection plan only a few hours later.
Call us today! 703-385-1232