Commercial facility maintenance in California

Facility First manages facility maintenance for retail stores, restaurants, offices and commercial buildings across California. Every trade runs through vetted local providers on one program, with photos on every job and one invoice format.

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Cities served in California

Trades available in California

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 California

Seismic risk makes it sensible to check that heavy fixtures, shelving and equipment are properly anchored during maintenance visits.
Seasonal HVAC servicing and roof inspections before the wetter months keep routine calls down.
Work is scheduled around trading hours, building rules and landlord requirements at each site.

Licensed and insured local providers

Regulated trades in California 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 California (checked on official sites, November 2026; recheck before publishing):

Trade	Licensing or registration body	Level	Official source
Electrical	Contractors: Contractors State License Board (C-10 Electrical Contractor). Workers: Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, Electrician Certification Unit	State	link link
Plumbing	Contractors State License Board (C-36 Plumbing Contractor)	State	link
HVAC / mechanical	Contractors State License Board (C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor)	State	link
Fire alarm and sprinkler	Sprinkler: Contractors State License Board (C-16 Fire Protection Contractor). Fire alarm: classification and any State Fire Marshal role (scope not confirmed)	State	link
Elevator	Contractors: Contractors State License Board (C-11 Elevator Contractor). Mechanics: Department of Industrial Relations, Cal/OSHA Elevator Unit (Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanic)	State	link link
Pest control (structural)	Structural Pest Control Board, Department of Consumer Affairs	State	link
Locksmith	Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, Department of Consumer Affairs (Locksmith Company license). Note: CSLB also has C-28 Lock and Security Equipment Contractor	State	link
General contractor / roofing	Contractors State License Board (B General Building Contractor; C-39 Roofing Contractor)	State	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 California

McCray Global Protection provides licensed security officers in California. 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 California

Frequently asked questions

Which trades does Facility First manage in California?

Every trade on the program is available in California, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, cleaning and janitorial, roofing, pest control, locksmith and board-up, through vetted local providers.

Can locations in California 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 California?

Yes. McCray Global Protection provides security in California, so a site that needs officers during or after maintenance work can be covered under the same program.

One maintenance program for every location in California.