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We’re proud that 100% of our company belongs to our employees, meaning we not only share company success, but we also share in one another's. October is Employee Ownership Month, and we're excited to celebrate another year of employee ownership.
This year as we celebrate ESOP month, we launched a campaign that coincides with our new purpose statement, Build the Extraordinary...

We’re proud that 100% of our company belongs to our employees, meaning we not only share company success, but we also share in one another's. October is Employee Ownership Month, and we're excited to celebrate another year of employee ownership. This year, we're focusing on what defines employee ownership, and as we reflect on all the things that have come from our ESOP, we're proud...

Giving Back to San Diego with “Blessing Boxes"
During this particularly challenging time, our team is constantly thinking of ways we can support our communities. Our San Diego team has implemented an ongoing service effort that provides families in need with non-perishable food items. The theme of these “blessings boxes” is “take what you can, give what...

As a construction and 24/7 Service company, we are constantly focused on putting processes in place that keep our men and women in the field safe and able to go home to their families each and every day. That’s always been our priority, and it continues to be our priority during this unprecedented time. We recognize as an organization that we need to do our part to keep our people safe while...

In honor of National Safety Month, we are showcasing our safety initiatives on our company blog. Today’s post comes from Jerry Fredericksen, Safety Manager.
Hazardous energy can be a boring subject, but it’s incredibly important nonetheless. It can also be a tough subject to train on because it doesn’t have the visibility or glamour that other high hazard activities have...

Countywide Mechanical Systems participates in many Small Business Association (SBA) outreach events throughout the year. These outreach events invite material suppliers and small business owners, within the construction industry, to attend the events to provide networking opportunities that will help grow their businesses. All State of California and Federal projects establish small business...

It’s hard to believe we opened our doors 20 years ago. Back then, we were a small service repair HVAC contractor, doing some small project work. When I look around at what we’ve built, I’m incredibly proud to be working next to the hardworking, dedicated employees we have at Countywide Mechanical Systems.
This anniversary celebration has been a fun walk down memory lane. Revisiting how...

Countywide Mechanical Systems has been working on two projects located in aptly named Death Valley at Furnace Creek Inn and Ranch Resort.
The temperatures in Death Valley historically average above 90°F from April to October, thereby necessitating special attention to the Heat and Illness Prevention Plan. Over the summer of 2017, the temperature reached a whopping 127°F in mid-August....

Lilly Widmar is a project manager for Countywide Mechanical Systems. She has 17 years' experience and has worked in many facets of the industry, including welding, pipe fitting, and serving as superintendent.
My path to the construction industry has been an interesting one, but I believe every step prepared me for my career today. I began my journey as a light wheel...

Mary Melton is a senior talent acquistion representative for Countywide Mechanical Systems. As the recruiter for the company, Mary attends college and career fairs across the country to find and hire the best in the construction industry.
As a company that has been in business for more than 80 years, we have done a lot of things right to get to this point; but as a company...