Commercial property maintenance is the work carried out to preserve the property’s safety, cleanliness and integrity. This work includes cleaning common areas and repairing any significant issues in the building. It’s the owner’s responsibility to ensure that someone is carrying out these duties. Depending on the commercial property’s size and the amount of work needed, the owner may choose to hire a maintenance team, complete the work themselves or contract each task to private workers.
The scope of property maintenance is quite widespread and includes all tasks necessary to keep the building running safely and efficiently. While owners wouldn’t typically handle small tasks — like switching out a lightbulb for occupants — they are responsible for completing major repairs and maintenance relating to systems. They must pay special attention to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) to ensure tenants’ and visitors’ safety. Common types of maintenance duties include:
• Rodent and insect control.
• Electrical, plumbing and HVAC installation and repairs.
• Cleaning of common spaces like staircases.
• Safety checks for fire-fighting systems like extinguishers, alarms and sprinklers.
• Landscaping and outdoor cleanup.
• Trash disposal.
• Roof and gutter repair and cleaning.