Top Workplaces USA 2023
A.O. Reed is very proud to have won the Top Workplaces USA award issued by Energage. The Top Workplaces program has been around for sixteen years and has surveyed over 20 million employees. Over 72,000 companies were invited to participate in this year’s survey. Energage analyzes employee feedback from A.O. Reed’s company-wide survey and compares the results with other industries throughout the nation. Based on our positive employee feedback, we won the national award!
A.O. Reed is one of the most reputable mechanical contracting companies built on excellence, integrity, customer satisfaction, and top-quality expertise. Since 1914, A.O. Reed has taken pride in building and servicing memorable projects throughout Southern California. We have gained the trust of top customers and clients by providing cost-effective budgets and exceptional service while maintaining aggressive schedules.
A.O. Reed is different than most mechanical contracting companies in the industry. Our company employs a strong management team to support all workers to represent safety, integrity, comradery, and excellence. We not only train our employees to be the best at their job but become the best versions of themselves. We make it a priority to value our employees’ well-being inside and outside of the workplace.
A.O. Reed employs the largest number of Union Trade Employees in San Diego County. We have signatory status with the sheet metal and plumber/pipe fitters’ union. Our company is able to build great projects throughout Southern California by providing our team members with the right resources, training, and environment. According to an employee in plumbing/pipe fitting, “I am motivated at A.O. Reed because I am supported to succeed. If I need something, it’s there. If we do not have it on hand, it is made available. A.O. Reed has trusted me to represent them and lead projects and labor.” Our management team consciously understands the employees’ needs on and off the jobsite. Scott Corbin was the General Plumbing/Pipe Fitting Superintendent for 32 years and has worked at A.O. Reed since 1988. Scott leads a team of individuals who act with the utmost integrity and skillset on the job. A.O. Reed prides itself on having an open-door policy. If an employee is asking a question to the foreman or management, all inquiries are welcomed.
On average, our foremen and general foremen have worked at A.O. Reed for over 20 years. Longevity isn’t the only trend in the company. Throughout the company it is common to see multiple generations of family members working alongside each other in the office and field. According to a project manager, “A.O. Reed is a family oriented workplace that has treated me well since day one.” Daniel Escarcega is a Project Manager and has been working at A.O. Reed for ten years. His father, Ernie Escarcega, is the Sheet Metal Superintendent and has been working at A.O. Reed for 40 years. Daniel was raised with the A.O. Reed pride and is familiar with having a family member in the union. He has seen his father move up in the company, from starting work as an apprentice to becoming a superintendent. Daniel knows the opportunities given to those who work hard and with integrity. The Escarcega’s are not the only ones. Employees want their children to work at A.O. Reed because they know the company provides good benefits, a consistent workflow, values their employees, and makes an effort to promote within. The younger generation knows the A.O. Reed pride and ways of conducting business before entering the company doors. They are motivated to build their family legacy at A.O. Reed and grow within the company.
Will Smith started his career at A.O. Reed working in the field as a plumbing service technician in 2008. In the field, he learned various tasks ranging from clearing a small drain and testing backflow to fully replacing a building’s plumbing system. As a company, we make an effort to recognize the employees who excel in their career. Will was one of these individuals and was promoted to work in service sales. Currently, Will is known as the Plumbing Maintenance Specialist at A.O. Reed. Will uses his past and field experience to put together plumbing preventative maintenance plans for customers.
The company wants our employees to enjoy working at A.O. Reed and have a healthy work-life balance. According to an employee in service, “I choose to work at A.O. Reed because of the commitment and integrity I see in my upper management. They continue to make this company a trustworthy place.” In our experience, if our employees know they are supported in the working environment and their personal lives, it builds company morale. Once employees choose to work for A.O. Reed, they are part of a community. Due to A.O. Reed’s strong values, we are building a team to continue our success for another 100 years.
