Cities served in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia · 6 citiesTrades available in Saudi Arabia
Building Systems: HVAC, EV Charging Stations, Refrigeration, Electrical, Plumbing, Generator and Backup Power, Energy Management and Building Controls, Elevator and Escalator Services, Lighting
Life Safety and Security: Fire Protection and Life Safety, Water and Fire Sprinkler Systems, Cameras, Access Control and Alarms, Locksmith
Building Envelope and Structure: Roofing, Building Envelope and Waterproofing, Windows, Glass and Board-Up, Doors, Automatic Doors and Access Control, Loading Dock Equipment and Levelers, Fencing and Gates
Interiors and Finishes: General Maintenance and Handyman, Painting and Drywall, Flooring and Tile, Ceilings and Interior Finishes, Carpentry and Millwork, Signage and Exterior Sign Repair, Low Voltage and Structured Cabling, Commercial Kitchen and Food Equipment
Grounds and Exterior: Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance, Irrigation, Tree Service, Snow and Ice Management, Asphalt, Concrete and Parking Lots, Parking Lot Striping, Parking Lot Sweeping, Power Washing, Window Cleaning
Cleaning and Environmental: Cleaning and Janitorial, Floor Care, Pest Control, Waste, Hauling and Debris, Environmental and Remediation, Restoration and Disaster Recovery
Projects: General Contractors and Construction, Retail Rollouts and Store Projects
Local considerations in Saudi Arabia
- Long periods of extreme heat put heavy load on HVAC and refrigeration, so filters, coils and units are serviced on a tighter schedule.
- Sun and heat age roofs, sealants and exterior finishes faster, so they are inspected on a regular cycle.
- Work is scheduled around trading hours, building rules and landlord requirements at each site.
Licensed and insured local providers
Regulated trades in Saudi Arabia are assigned only to providers who hold the licenses or registrations the work requires there, and every provider carries the insurance the program sets.
Main licensing and registration bodies for facility trades in Saudi Arabia (checked on official sites, November 2026):
| Trade | Licensing or registration body | Level | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical work | Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) technician registration. Registration is mandatory for listed professions (for example Electrical technician, wiring) and is linked to residence permit (iqama) renewal. The page does not say whether registration is a condition to practise. | National | link |
| Plumbing (water) | Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) technician registration (Plumbing and Heating Technician, installation). Same conditions as above. | National | link |
| HVAC | Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) technician registration (HVAC Technician; Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician). Same conditions as above. | National | link |
| Fire and life safety systems | General Directorate of Civil Defense (المديرية العامة للدفاع المدني). Title only: official site with a “Safety Services” (Salama) section found, but the site blocked automated reading, so company licensing was not confirmed. | National | link |
| Pest control (professional) | Qualification certificate to provide public health pest control services, applied for on the Balady platform of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing. Covers insect and rodent extermination, and retail and wholesale of public health pesticides. | National | link |
| General maintenance and contracting company licensing | Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH) (وزارة البلديات والإسكان): contractor classification under the Contractor Classification Law (official translation published on MOMAH site; title only, content not read). Saudi Contractors Authority (SCA) (الهيئة السعودية للمقاولين): confirmed that all contractors need to register with SCA, currently required for government projects and planned to extend to all projects. | National | link link |
Some trades are also licensed by cities or counties. Requirements change, so each provider’s license is checked before work is assigned.
How the program runs
- Request. Submitted through the platform or by phone, with photos where available.
- Triage. Facility First confirms scope, priority and warranty.
- Dispatch. A vetted local provider for the trade receives the work order.
- Completion. The provider checks in, documents the work with photos and closes out.
- Verification and invoice. The work is checked and invoiced in one format.
Security by McCray in Saudi Arabia
McCray Global Protection provides licensed security officers in Saudi Arabia. Sites that need protection during repairs, after a break-in or while a store is closed can be covered under the same program. Security services in Saudi Arabia
Frequently asked questions
Which trades does Facility First manage in Saudi Arabia?
Every trade on the program is available in Saudi Arabia, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, cleaning and janitorial, roofing, pest control, locksmith and board-up, through vetted local providers.
Can locations in Saudi Arabia be on the same program as locations elsewhere?
Yes. Every market uses the same request process, approval limits, reporting and invoice format.
Is security available for sites in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. McCray Global Protection provides security in Saudi Arabia, so a site that needs officers during or after maintenance work can be covered under the same program.