Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted Commercial & Industrial Cleaning Services in Pittsburgh
Founded in 1989, Tarax Service Systems has been a trusted family-owned provider of comprehensive janitorial services across Western Pennsylvania for over 50 years. Our expertise spans commercial, industrial, and medical facility cleaning, with specialized capabilities in post-construction cleanups, state-of-the-art floor maintenance, and CDC-compliant sanitization protocols. As a DBE-certified woman-owned business, we combine industry-leading practices with personalized service, utilizing environmentally friendly products and HEPA-filter vacuums to ensure safe, healthy environments for employees and clients alike.Our team's security clearance status, bonding, and insurance demonstrate our commitment to reliability, while decades of serving diverse sectorsfrom office buildings to healthcare facilitiesunderscore our deep industry expertise and unwavering dedication to exceeding client expectations.
Services
Commercial Cleaning
Industrial Cleaning
Post-Construction Cleaning
Sanitization Programs
Window Cleaning
Floor Maintenance
Trash Removal
Pressure Washing
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of experience in commercial cleaning services
- Family-owned business with generational leadership continuity
- Full-service janitorial capabilities across multiple industries
- Environmentally conscious cleaning with EPA-registered products
- Security-cleared, bonded, and insured professional staff
Associations and certifications
- DBE Certified
Services
Commercial Cleaning
Customized janitorial programs for corporate spaces including daily sanitation, restroom upkeep, and kitchen area cleaning. Our CDC-compliant protocols ensure workplace safety while HEPA-filter vacuums and EPA-registered disinfectants maintain air quality. Available for banks, medical offices, and educational facilities with flexible scheduling options.
Industrial Cleaning
Specialized facility cleaning for manufacturing plants and industrial spaces. Services include floor stripping/waxing, post-construction debris removal, and pressure washing. Our team handles high-traffic areas with durable floor care solutions while maintaining compliance with environmental safety standards through non-toxic disinfectant use.
Post-Construction Cleaning
Comprehensive site restoration after building projects including multi-phase mobilization cleanups. We perform detailed removal of construction residue, window frame wiping, and HVAC dust elimination. Our process ensures move-in readiness through systematic sanitization from ceilings to floor surfaces in commercial and industrial settings.
Sanitization Programs
CDC-guideline compliant sanitization for medical offices, restaurants, and educational facilities. Uses EPA-registered, non-toxic disinfectants applied through electrostatic sprayers for complete surface coverage. Our certified technicians implement targeted protocols for high-touch areas while maintaining environmentally responsible cleaning standards.
Window Cleaning
Interior and exterior window, frame, and sill cleaning for commercial properties. Our technicians perform streak-free cleaning using purified water systems for multi-story buildings and pressure-washed window wells. Includes blind and window shade cleaning as part of comprehensive facility maintenance programs.
People
George P. Mandros
Founder
Established Tarax Service Systems in 1989 with a vision for quality janitorial services. Provided 31 years of leadership before transitioning ownership to his daughter, maintaining industry standards and client relationships through generational expertise.
Joanne Mandros Kozy
President/Owner
DBE-certified woman business owner since 2014 with prior sales leadership experience. Graduated from Seton Hill University, she expanded the company's regional presence while maintaining family values and operational excellence in facility maintenance.
William R. Kozy
Vice President of Operations
Brings 35 years of logistics expertise since joining in 2016. Former distribution center GM with Ohio University industrial engineering background. Oversees daily operations and quality control for all cleaning services and client programs.
Questions
What types of commercial facilities do you service?
We clean offices, banks, medical facilities, educational institutions, and retail spaces with customized cleaning programs tailored to each environment's specific needs.
Are your cleaning methods environmentally safe?
Yes, we exclusively use EPA-registered, non-toxic disinfectants and HEPA-filter vacuums to ensure both environmental responsibility and occupant safety.
How does your post-construction cleaning process work?
We perform multi-phase cleanups including debris removal, surface sanitization, and HVAC system cleaning, ensuring complete site readiness with attention to detail in all construction project phases.
Do you follow CDC guidelines for sanitization?
Yes, our sanitization programs strictly adhere to CDC protocols, including proper disinfectant dwell times and application methods for virus protection.
What areas do you serve?
We provide services throughout the Greater Pittsburgh region and Western Pennsylvania, including Allegheny, Butler, and Westmoreland counties.
