Exciting News! Facilities Magazine Vol. 2 is here!
Discover how we are leading the way in educational facilities management with award-winning teams, innovative technology, and services that elevate the student experience year after year.
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Facilities Magazine Vol. 2 is live! Check out this new publication, highlighting some of the incredible people and partnerships that have made the last year truly remarkable.
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Facilities Magazine Vol. 2 gives an inside look at SSC's best and brightest talent in action. From community impact projects like a dorm room makeover, to insights on virtual reality training and an overview of what it takes to prepare a college football stadium for two record-breaking events in one week, check out what our teams have been working on this year.
Read Now: https://issuu.com/sscservicesforeducation/docs/2025_facilities_magazine_final_digital?fr=sMjYxNTc5MjMxMzM
Laurie Schmith is an incredible leader, and she has seen tremendous growth within SSC since joining the team in October 2020. As a recent graduate of our Hourly High Potential Program, her future is bright, and we can't wait to see where her career in facilities management takes her!
Unit Director Karla Gulley has seen Laurie's growth firsthand. Here's what she had to say:
"Laurie started with SSC in October 2020 as a night custodian. She moved into a day custodian position at one of our elementary schools where she was working within the first year of her employment with us. She started helping at the high school with events and soon moved into the lead position at Beech Grove High School, where she has been for the past two years. She has been identified as a leader and aspires to grow with our company. She just finished the HiPo program and will start the Harvard Manage Mentor program very soon. She is an asset to SSC!”
Jennifer Friz is remarkable - and her career journey hasn't just benefited her - she's made it a goal to elevate others as she grows. She's a great example of what it means to be people-oriented and a true testament to our culture at SSC!
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SSC Services for Education is honored to support the Purple Gives Gold campaign at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor by contributing $5,000 in scholarship funds! Helping students pursue their passions and achieve their dreams is what it’s all about. 🌟
#PurpleGivesGold #UMHB #ScholarshipSupport #BrightFutures #InvestingInDreams
Our SSC teams at Aurora University teamed up with Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services for a special cause—Operation Care Package! Together, we spent an afternoon assembling lunch bags for Hesed House, a local organization dedicated to providing food, clothing, and shelter to those in need.
Hesed House plays a vital role in the community, and it was inspiring to see our teams come together to support their mission. Small actions can create a big impact! 💪✨
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Although the PGMS Annual Conference & Awards took place at the end of last year, our teams are still celebrating their well-deserved accomplishments! Recently, Eric Harshman, Grounds & Athletics Project Manager, visited the team at Texas A&M University - San Antonio to personally congratulate them and present their official PGMS Award plaque. 🏆
We’re incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication of our team at Texas A&M University - San Antonio! 🌱 Check out the full story behind their award-winning grounds program: https://sscserv.com/news/2024-pgms-green-star-awards/
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The SSC Grounds Team at Murray State University is dedicated to creating inviting, safe, and sustainable outdoor spaces that enhance the university’s mission and serve as a welcoming environment for students, staff, and the community. Their commitment to excellence has earned them the prestigious PGMS Green Star Grand Award, and it's clear their efforts aren't going unnoticed.
Jason Youngblood, Murray State University's Director of Facilities Management, shared his pride in the team's work:
"We are so proud to have SSC as a partner at Murray State. The condition of our grounds and landscaping not only provide visual appeal to our campus population and visitors, but they also do an exceptional job maintaining over 250 acres of our main campus. We are incredibly proud of their achievement in receiving another national award, recognizing their hard work and dedication to Murray State."
Learn More: https://www.murraystate.edu/news/posts/msu-and-ssc-receive-green-star-award.aspx
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Maintaining clean, safe, and durable floors is no easy task for facilities professionals—but it’s essential to keeping spaces looking their best. From managing different flooring types to dealing with heavy foot traffic, there are plenty of challenges to tackle.
In a recent article, SSC Resident Regional Manager Cindy Espinosa dives into the top floor care challenges and shares essential best practices that can make a world of difference. Whether you're dealing with high-traffic areas or delicate materials, these insights will help you elevate your floor care game.
Check it out here: https://facilitiesmanagementadvisor.blr.com/flooring/top-floor-care-challenges-and-best-practices-for-professionals/
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There is far more to custodial services than just a mop, bucket, broom, and dustpan. To run an effective and efficient program for large facilities, custodial service providers must invest in the right equipment. John Lane, SSC's Vice President of Facility Systems & Support, breaks down classic tools of the trade in a recent article published by Facility Executive.
Read it now: https://facilityexecutive.com/cleaning-equipment-for-custodial-services/
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Facilities management continues to grow, and with that growth comes more opportunities to build an incredibly rewarding career. Regional Vice President Catherine Merritt recently joined BUILDINGS Podcast host Janelle Penny to discuss her own journey in facilities, challenges the industry presents, and tips for other women who are ready to build a career and try something new.
Click here to listen: https://www.buildings.com/podcast/podcast/55246418/tips-for-women-in-facilities-careers
Wondering what we anticipate becoming more and more prevalent in facilities management in the coming years? The answer is simple: Technology.
Regional Vice President Catherine Merritt breaks down how to ensure your investment in autonomous equipment provides the return you are looking for in her article, featured in Cleaning and Maintenance Management Magazine.
Read Now: https://cmmonline.com/articles/maximize-your-roi-for-autonomous-mobile-robots
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Facilities management continues to evolve and grow, and as it does, more women are stepping up to learn and lead in the industry. SSC HR Manager Maia Renshaw shares how HR teams are tackling the talent gap and creating more opportunities for women in facilities in a recent interview, now featured on FacilitiesNet.
Read Now: https://www.facilitiesnet.com/facilitiesmanagement/tip/How-to-Recruit-More-Women-to-Join-Facilities-Management--54641
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Sustainability and savings are rarely mentioned in the same breath, but smart irrigation practices offer a rare opportunity for both. SSC's VP of Grounds Management, Brandon Haley, breaks down how to make it happen in your grounds program in his article, featured in Turf Magazine.
Learn More: https://turfmagazine.com/smart-savings-with-smart-irrigation/
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Insects - sometimes we love them, sometimes we don't want them in our backyards. When wasps make their home in your space, it's understandable to want to get rid of them quickly.
Check out this article featuring tips from Grounds Manager Bryan Mcgee the next time you find yourself wondering what to do about the wasps in your yard.
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https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/gardening/a61878070/how-to-get-rid-of-wasp-nest/
Welcome to snow and ice season! At our cold-weather accounts, we know that it is essential to have a plan in place for snow and ice removal well in advance of this season, to ensure students, faculty, staff and visitors can safely learn and work at our partner schools.
Grounds Project Manager Chris Metcalf gives an inside look into what it takes to prepare for winter, and provides his recommendations for the best tools and equipment in a recently published feature on CMM Online.
Read More: https://cmmonline.com/articles/freeze-out-your-competition-not-your-clients
As an aging workforce begins to retire, many facilities professionals are taking a look at how to recruit the next generation of leaders. In grounds management, there are plenty of factors to draw in excited, innovative professionals - a focus on new technology, endless career paths, and an opportunity to lead the way in sustainable initiatives are just a few.
Grounds Project Manager Eric Harshman breaks down some of the best ways to tap into a new talent pool in his recent article in Facility Executive. Click here to read: https://facilityexecutive.com/next-generation-of-lawn-care-landscape-sports-field-management/
Everyone learns in different ways. The challenge for many organizations is finding a training method that allows each associate to understand and retain what they have learned over time. Simulation-based training is commonplace in other industries - and as it emerges in facilities management, it's changing the game.
From interactive simulated scenarios that mirror the day-to-day tasks associates face, to fully immersive virtual reality environments, learn more about how these real-life training methods are changing out industry for the better.
Read More: https://cmmonline.com/articles/real-life-training-with-virtual-reality
