1. Package Room Attendants
For residential and mixed-use properties, package management becomes especially important during the holiday season.
Increased deliveries can place additional demands on existing building personnel, particularly when packages must be received, organized and made available for pickup.
Temporary package room attendants can help support:
- Package receiving and organization
- Delivery tracking and resident notifications, where supported by the building’s systems
- Package pickup coordination
- Orderly package room operations during high-volume periods
Planning for additional package room coverage before peak delivery periods can help prevent existing staff from becoming overwhelmed.
2. Door Staff and Doormen
Door staff often serve as the first point of contact for residents, tenants, visitors and vendors.
During holidays, employee vacations or periods of increased building activity, maintaining consistent entrance coverage is particularly important.
Seasonal door staff can help provide a professional, welcoming presence while supporting building access procedures and visitor assistance.
Temporary coverage may also be useful when a regular doorman is on vacation, when additional shifts are needed or when a property is adjusting its staffing schedule.
3. Concierge Services
Concierge personnel contribute to the day-to-day experience of residents, tenants and guests.
Depending on the property, responsibilities may include greeting visitors, answering general inquiries, coordinating requests and providing front-desk assistance.
Seasonal concierge staffing can help properties maintain consistent service during busy periods or planned employee absences.
For property managers, the goal is straightforward: keep service levels consistent even when staffing needs change.
4. Janitorial and Cleaning Services
Cleaning requirements don’t always follow a predictable schedule.
Changes in occupancy, increased foot traffic, special events and seasonal weather can all affect the level of janitorial support a commercial property needs.
Temporary or supplemental janitorial services can help address:
- Increased cleaning needs in lobbies and common areas
- Additional attention to high-traffic spaces
- Vacation or absence coverage for regular cleaning personnel
- Special events or temporary changes in building usage
- Seasonal adjustments to cleaning schedules
Maintaining a consistent cleaning program supports a professional environment for tenants, residents, employees and visitors.
5. Building Maintenance and Engineering Support
Commercial properties rely on building maintenance personnel and engineers to help keep essential systems and daily operations functioning.
Planned vacations, staffing transitions and periods of increased maintenance activity may create a need for additional support.
Depending on the property’s requirements, supplemental personnel can assist with routine building maintenance, operational coverage and scheduled maintenance activities.
Property managers should identify the qualifications, responsibilities and supervision requirements for each assignment before arranging temporary coverage.
How to Plan for Seasonal Staffing Needs
A proactive staffing plan can help property managers avoid last-minute scheduling challenges.
Review historical staffing patterns. Look at previous years to identify periods when vacation requests, service demands or staffing shortages were most common.
Identify essential positions. Determine which building functions require consistent coverage, including entrances, package rooms, cleaning operations and maintenance support.
Estimate upcoming demand. Consider holidays, tenant activity, scheduled events, occupancy changes and other factors that may affect staffing requirements.
Define responsibilities and schedules. Establish the specific duties, shift hours, building procedures and qualifications required for each position.
Coordinate coverage in advance. Work with your facility services partner before staffing gaps occur, allowing time to discuss availability, expectations and building-specific needs.
Establish communication procedures. Make sure temporary personnel know who to contact, how to report issues and which building procedures to follow.
A clear plan helps ensure that seasonal staffing supports existing operations rather than creating additional administrative work.
Choosing a Seasonal Staffing Partner
When evaluating commercial property staffing services, managers should look beyond simply filling an open shift.
The right provider should understand the operational demands of the property and the importance of consistent service.
Consider asking prospective providers:
- Do you offer temporary, seasonal and vacation coverage?
- Which building services can you support?
- How are personnel matched to specific property requirements?
- How are schedules, responsibilities and reporting expectations communicated?
- What is the process for requesting additional coverage?
- How are service concerns or schedule changes handled?
These questions can help property managers select a partner whose capabilities align with the building’s needs.
Plan Ahead With Building Services of America
Seasonal staffing challenges don’t have to become service interruptions.
Building Services of America (BSA) works with property managers to support essential building operations through professional facility services, including janitorial, door staff, concierge and building maintenance services.
Whether your property needs temporary package room attendants during the holiday season, vacation coverage for door staff or additional support for cleaning and maintenance, BSA can help you explore staffing options suited to your requirements.
Prepare now for your upcoming staffing needs.
Contact Building Services of America to discuss seasonal staffing solutions for your commercial property.
Call 888-503-5251 or visit bsateam.com to request service.