UG2 in Action

Why Work at UG2

By Cesar Ruiz

Even though there are plenty of options — many jobseekers choose UG2

Whether you’re looking to work in skilled trades, in human resources, in accounting or in janitorial operations, UG2’s rapidly expanding footprint holds a myriad of opportunities.

Although we have not been completely immune to the impacts of the talent shortage plaguing the industry, we are proud that we have maintained an impressive bench of experts and up-and-comers.

The secret to our success is no secret at all. We are a people-first business, and we have prioritized embracing diversity and inclusion—and learning from members of team UG2 at every level to understand what makes them feel productive, satisfied and committed for the long term.

Here are the most popular reasons our employees choose UG2:

  • Finding opportunities to learn and grow. Every employee receives best-in-class training and mentoring designed to match their positions and their career goals, from safety and technical training to a wide range of offerings at our Training & Innovation Lab and Development Toolkit.
  • Discovering a home away from home. Treating employees as family means recognizing the whole employee. We support every member of our team by fostering an environment where fun and friendship coexist along with mutual respect, teamwork and professionalism.  
  • Finding us through our trusted partners. UG2 works with schools like Mass Maritime Academy, Cal Maritime and others to raise awareness about careers in facility services, extend apprenticeship opportunities, and lay out a clear career path with a solid future.
  • Having their voices heard and perspectives appreciated. The extraordinary diversity of our company is one of the most gratifying aspects of working at UG2. We strive continuously to lead with integrity and respect, and to nurture a space where everyone can support and learn from one another—and it shows in the spirit of community and confidence that permeates our teams.
  • Growing their careers through real opportunities for promotions. Our leadership team knows we can only do as well as the employees who serve our customers. We shore them up by recognizing their talent, providing opportunities for advancement, supporting their professional development and promoting from within.
  • Reliable employee benefits for peace of mind. We support employees’ needs with part-time/flexible/overnight schedules and best-in-class benefits packages that ensure our employees can care for their families and themselves while also succeeding professionally.
  • Building positive relationships. Relationships are at the center of our success at UG2. We emphasize strong teams, and we work to recognize and reward our employees’ efforts to support one another and our customers, too, from the industry veteran who takes the time to mentor a new hire to the employee who steps up when a customer needs them to go the extra mile.
  • Growing through meaningful mentoring. UG2 intentionally seeks out employees who will embrace opportunities to mentor and to be mentored. We know that we are strongest when we all have opportunities to ask questions, express uncertainty or enthusiasm, and pass on knowledge. We focus mentorship on identifying and building strengths, supporting the desire to learn, and providing opportunities to explore new areas of interest.
  • Developing soft skills. At UG2 we talk constantly about forming genuine connections with one another, working toward an ability to make conversation with everyone we meet. We appreciate and encourage soft skills, from making eye contact to holding open a door and greeting people by name to being open to hearing criticism—and growing adept at delivering it in a constructive manner.
  • Working among the best of the best. UG2 boasts an immensely talented, diverse, multigenerational workforce—all of whom bring unique skills and talents to their positions, whether on our O&M, janitorial, or corporate teams. We hold a deep appreciation for one another and build deep and meaningful relationships that last.

We set out over a decade ago to develop the next generation of facility services professionals, and we are well on our way to doing just that. We are so proud of our employees and of the ways they embrace opportunities to learn and advance their careers—and especially of the many ways they build up each other and our customers along the way.

Cesar Ruiz
HRBP