At UG2, we pride ourselves on being citizens of our customer’s industry. Regional HR/Business Manager Maria Tueros personifies that commitment: In addition to bringing a devoted touch to her 20-year career, she’s president of the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) organization — a role that’s professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling.
With more than 1,000 member companies and growing, BSCAI serves a meaningful role in the building services industry. BSCAI offers networking opportunities, seminars, educational programs, certifications, and more. It enables Maria to keep current on issues and trends affecting the industry she loves while mentoring the next generation of building services professionals.
“Regional building service contractors should join the chapter to focus on the state of the market for commercial buildings, network together, and respond to hot-button issues and how they impact service contractors, property managers, and building owners,” she says.
Maria’s chapter presidency provides an inside look at challenges and opportunities in the building industry before they happen, which gives her an edge on the job. Right now, she says, it’s important to focus on the development of technology — “which will mean keeping an eye on the future to know which skills you’ll need to secure a safe job and how to get there in the first place,” she says.
She urges contractors to stay flexible and “increase value on educational knowledge and new technology advantages and/or opportunities for our industry growth and market competence.”
This is especially important as the building industry strives to attract top talent in spite of market changes, particularly during recruitment.
“This requires adapting to new professional trends and industry needs,” she advises.
Ultimately, “I would like to focus on continued growth [and] to bring and attract new BSCAI members and other industry partners to take advantage of the great opportunities, capabilities, and high-end resources to succeed and reach the next industry level,” she says.
This leadership role is a natural fit for Maria, who treasures mentorship in her personal and professional life. Her mantra is “people do not care about how much you know until they know how much you care.”
“I love to help women reach their goals and to provide advice to new, young professionals,” she says — either on the job at UG2, volunteering with BSCAI, or enjoying a cup of coffee on her front porch.