Cintas Salaries, Bonuses and Benefits.

Metallica1 in Matawan, New Jersey said: My interview went so well,beyond well. I went through 2 interviews that day and he said "we can let him go for today" because they didn't have anyone else to interview me but they never called me again. he asked me several times my last jobs salary and I shaved 20 grand off but I think my salary hurt me.

Congrats on your interviews with Brewster. Cintas is a great company, please do not let negative current or former employers sway you. As with any company, it is what you make of it. I have worked with Cintas for over 10 years in a number of locations in the northeast.

As a trainee you will be making an hourly wage during your training period of 40 business days. They will keep your weekly hours at 40 within your 4 day workweek - yes you will work 4 days. You may go over 40, but they will try and keep it as close to 40 as possible. Once you become a full fledged ssr with your own route you will go on the pay plan which is based on the total route volume (dollar amount of your route) your pay is a percentage of that route. You have the opportunity to add to that with catalog sales to your customers, along with increasing your KPI's (key performance indicators - the numbers that Cintas bases your overall performance on - accounts receivable, adds, stops, lost replacements, etc).

I've been associated with that location for a number of years in the past and have seen many ssr's do very well. Realistically, the first year you can expect to earn at least 35k just nby showing up and doing the work. If you put effort into the job and try 50k is an absolute reasonable goal. Anyone who tells you different is lazy and just expects a job to hand them a check.

Cintas is more than just showing up and getting a check. You can make a long term career from it. With so many divisions and opportunities there are a lot of options for everyone if you want it.

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Host said: What are the average starting salaries, bonuses, benefits and travel requirements like at Cintas?

What do you like best about working at Cintas? Are there any great perks or special treats for employees?

The Job is CRAP!! They have cut our pay every year and every time they cut our pay they call it, "an exciting new pay plan". They are all about the bottom line and have the same problems as every other uni supplier when it comes to getting the product to the customer...THEY CAN'T DO IT!! They are all talk and no pay!! Don't waste your time, look elsewhere!! We all are!!

I say form a union and take your pay. These companies all make me sick. Just pay and take care of your employees. Union is the way to go.

Who provides the benefits? Bcbs?

Solar_Biscuit in Reno, Nevada said: The Job is CRAP!! They have cut our pay every year and every time they cut our pay they call it, "an exciting new pay plan". They are all about the bottom line and have the same problems as every other uni supplier when it comes to getting the product to the customer...THEY CAN'T DO IT!! They are all talk and no pay!! Don't waste your time, look elsewhere!! We all are!!

Damn dude! You should go work for the competition like, Aramark or G&K, you sound bitter. I bet you suck at customer service with a tude like that. What company isn't concerned with bottom line? Oh yeah I remember which ones. The ones that went out of business. I'm glad or you're not the guy bringing me my uniforms.

Hello,

Can anyone tell me about the tile and carpet cleaning service job. What are the hours like,pay, things like that....or if they like this job....I want to know before I get into something I don't like

I am a lead tech for tile and carpet,Yes I love it its hard work crazy hours.Depending on your location you can make good money I work 50 to 60 hours a week.Lead tech makes any where from 17 to 19 hour start and Jr tech makes 13 to 15 starting out.If your location has a lot of customer you can get at least 10 hours overtime a week.

what kind of hours? Is it alot of evenings? We are just starting in Indiana....They want me to be a lead tech. What do you love about it?

looper in Indiana said: what kind of hours? Is it alot of evenings? We are just starting in Indiana....They want me to be a lead tech. What do you love about it?

Swing shift,weekends and working after hours.Do a lot of 9pm to 9am jobs.what I love about ,seeing the difference before and after working at a different place everyday the fast pace that you have to work makes time go by fast.

big10 in Hendersonville, Tennessee said: Swing shift,weekends and working after hours.Do a lot of 9pm to 9am jobs.what I love about ,seeing the difference before and after working at a different place everyday the fast pace that you have to work makes time go by fast.

Hey big10, what does a guy have to do to get in at Cintas? I think I have applied for every route position available in the last couple of months. I recently relocated to Gallatin and after researching companies, Cintas is at the top of my list for a route SSR job. Got any novel ideas for me to try? Would it help if I showed up at HR and talked to someone in person ????

Host said: What are the average starting salaries, bonuses, benefits and travel requirements like at Cintas?

What do you like best about working at Cintas? Are there any great perks or special treats for employees?

Managers will always throw employees under the bus! They don't give a crap
About employees and will stab you on the back! A multiple billion dollar
Company that only cares about the bottom line and will area any and
All of it's customers to increase it!

New in Moraga, California said: I just started out of college and get 42,000 base as a sales associate. They said the training takes like 6 to 9 months, then it goes up to 45,00 plus commision on all my sales of uniforms. The problem is I am already bored and a little worried the job is going to be a waste of my time becuase most of the guys in my office arent making their numbers and have almost no sales. These guys want to quit which could be good for me but I dont know how long this training is actually going to last. How long does everyone here really train to be a uniform sales rep and what is the actual salary you can make on average with bonuses and commision??

1st year look to make about $65-$70k, once you get acclimated in your territory then closer to $80-$90. Don't believe the easy $100k+ they tell you. It is a farce, but the car package and health benefits are great. You will (if you want to be successful) work 55-60+ hours a week to achieve those figures. Great training for learning how to sell and close business. You have to report your weekly sold amount every week, not monthly like most businesses. If you don't close at least $130-$150 per week sold, then you WILL be asked to leave. Especially on the Eastern borders.

anon in Gastonia, North Carolina said: Your base pay should start at 32 a year. Your comissions will make up for the rest of it depending on how big your route is and how much you sell outside of servicing your cabinets. Your main goal would be to hit Pinnacle Club. It's not hard to do once you understand how to do it. Once you hit Pinnacle 3 months straight, and keep doing it, your base pay will go through the roof!! I think it's so much fun! Being an SSR can get a little boring because you drive a lot and you get lonely but once you establish a good relationship with you customers and get your route down pat, the sky's the limit!! I'm sure you will get tons of negative feedback from this site but I love working for CINTAS and who better to listen to and get advise from than someone who works for them. Good luck to you and keep me posted. I will be more than happy to help you out if you need it!

Hi there! I recently applied for a Safety position with CINTAS (Charlotte location). I would really appreciate it if you would extend your assistance to me to aide me in this process. What can I do to really stand out to this company? Is there anyone that you can think of that I could speak with that could help me get my foot in the door? Any help will be much appreciated.

I am interviewing for a Sales position with Cintas? Would like some information on sales enviroment, management, and compensation/benefits?

Thank you!

I recently applied for a F/A Safety Service Sales Rep. Can anyone fill me in on the pay plan, i.e. salary and commission structure.

mike in Spring Hill, Florida said: as an ssr you can make very good money i make about 45 thousand a year and am very happy with my job

what is the average pay for a new account installer?

What is a car package and what is the real numbers of an SSR here in the state of florida? Im hearing everyone talk about the SSR position. Please inform me on the manager trainee position and it pay and what they do on a day to day basis? Also what is the time frame to get promoted from SSR to some type of manager?

Hey, does anyone have experience with the Denver Based Cinta's?

Anyone with experience in the Wichita facility? They posted ads for 4 different positions repeatedly, but don't seem to be in a hurry to hire.

Solar_Biscuit in Reno, Nevada said: The Job is CRAP!! They have cut our pay every year and every time they cut our pay they call it, "an exciting new pay plan". They are all about the bottom line and have the same problems as every other uni supplier when it comes to getting the product to the customer...THEY CAN'T DO IT!! They are all talk and no pay!! Don't waste your time, look elsewhere!! We all are!!

I have to agree, the pay on the east coast is ridiculously low.

SSR vs New Account Installer? Just wondering which job is better, makes more money?

How much does a service representative II (CDL) make starting?

i just had an interview with cintas to be an asst. service sales rep. Any idea what they get paid, I have a ride along on tuesday. Does this mean that after the ride along if i want the job i can have it or how does all their interviewing work? never done interviews this extensive. also how much can i expect to pay in benefits out of my checks and what kind of coverage is it. thanks in advance

I have been working there for many years and have seen a huge decline in pay rates over the past 2-3 years, My current position once paid 60-80k a year is currently making 35-45k a year, There raises are more of a slap in the face then a raise you can expect .3-.7 percent of your total annual income on a raise, as a driver that is. They do promote from with in 75% of the time and have most employees working at the low pay just for the opportunity to take the next promotion.

Corporate culture has also significantly changed for the worse in my eyes, The company was a great place to work for in the past which is why I took the job but has since went out the door. The only thing on your GM mind will be how can I take more from you the worker and get my bonus bigger, or have you/ are you "growing the business". Its often the only words I hear mine say as I pass in the office, not a hows the family, or any small talk. It honestly drives me up a wall.. And for those of you who will say I must be a poor employee with my sour way of thinking, I'm the top driver at my location performance wise (their very detailed grading scale) and run nearly the highest amount in annual volume at my location.

BEWARE!!!! I would rather work in Mcdonalds before working for this terrible company. Don't believe me, try it yourself!!!! You've been warned!!!!

Here in MD starting pay went down. Used to be 18 per hour, now its as low as 14 an hour. Seems to keep dropping through the years. The guys who were making as much as 23 per hr they promote them to an office position, then cut their pay in half with salary and longer hours.

me in Rockford, Illinois said: That is Sanis they drive the tall vans and basically clean bathrooms, you have a machine you do it with though so its not as bad as it sounds. You don't touch anything and you sanitize everything 4 or 5ft and down in the restroom. Thats an hourly job. And Sodacan is right.. its VERY hard to get into Cintas. I went through 5 interviews, a background check, drug test and credit check. I know at my location the you best chances of getting in is if you know someone on the inside already, thats how I got in. I'm a horriable interviewer but knew someone so they gave me a chance and I proved myself. I'm not sure about the 4 day thing. If it doesn't say 4 days in the job posting them i'd assume its 5 days

I just got an offer for this position (SANIS), and would like to know what does the daily duties consist of. I know this is cleaning restrooms with special equipment (i've seen the youtube video), but I would like to have more insight as to how many locations on average do you clean per day, how long is training etc...... TELL ME EVERYTHING THERE IS TO KNOW! Thank you in advance

I'm not sure how long the training process lasts I know the location I worked at was short staffed and a couple sanis guys only trained for a couple weeks.. They have a route like the SSRs for industrial & facility services and the number of stops depends on how long it should take at each.. I think they give you enough for an 8 hour day

Do you know how much the dispatchers make as a starting wage?

I have been offered a STC uniform position, I have been with the company for 5 months and have been skipping routes since I've finished training. Would I be better off waiting for a route to open up or taking the STC position.

I currently work for a Cintas competitor in the Chicago area. I am a route sales rep getting paid salary and working over 60 hours a week. The pay is crap for the amount of BS I put up with. I am not getting the commission yet because I just started my route. I am thinking of leaving and wondering what people think of Cintas in the Chicago area. I was called by Cintas for an interview when I was one week on my job. I thought this competitor was going to be great to work for but it is nothing but headaches and 14 hour days. I am thinking of called the guy at Cintas that called me but wondering if it's just going to be the same BS I'm putting up with now. Thanks!

dc92516 in Pascoag, Rhode Island said: I have been offered a STC uniform position, I have been with the company for 5 months and have been skipping routes since I've finished training. Would I be better off waiting for a route to open up or taking the STC position.

It depends what you are looking for at this time. If you want to get into mgt. then take the STC position. The money will probably be less than what you would make on a route, but long term you will make more money in mgt. If you aren't sure what you want to do, take the route and give yourself more time to think about what your future plans are. If you have no kids, and no wife then I'd take the STC position. It is a very time consuming position and is mentally stressful because you are the middle man between drivers and Service managers. If you do have a family it will be a sacrifice, expect to work 50+ hrs a week, but you can only decide if it's worth in long term.

Sick and Tired in Chicago, Illinois said: I currently work for a Cintas competitor in the Chicago area. I am a route sales rep getting paid salary and working over 60 hours a week. The pay is crap for the amount of BS I put up with. I am not getting the commission yet because I just started my route. I am thinking of leaving and wondering what people think of Cintas in the Chicago area. I was called by Cintas for an interview when I was one week on my job. I thought this competitor was going to be great to work for but it is nothing but headaches and 14 hour days. I am thinking of called the guy at Cintas that called me but wondering if it's just going to be the same BS I'm putting up with now. Thanks!

Every company has their downsides. Cintas is no different but overall is a very good company to work for. At Cintas a route driver typically makes between $45000 and $55000 with a few exceptions. I've known a few drivers who are less motivated to make closer to the $40,000 but they tend to be the less motivated drivers. At Cintas you will NOT work more than probably 45 Hrs on a route unless an extreme exception. Most Drivers work no more than 42 too 45 hrs, with some I know working less than 40 hrs. Cintas has good insurance, good 401k, and good vacation. Like I said, there are things that drive us crazy but it's a good company to work for. A lot of it is attitude. Learn to not let the small things get to you.

CintasGenius in American Samoa said: Every company has their downsides. Cintas is no different but overall is a very good company to work for. At Cintas a route driver typically makes between $45000 and $55000 with a few exceptions. I've known a few drivers who are less motivated to make closer to the $40,000 but they tend to be the less motivated drivers. At Cintas you will NOT work more than probably 45 Hrs on a route unless an extreme exception. Most Drivers work no more than 42 too 45 hrs, with some I know working less than 40 hrs. Cintas has good insurance, good 401k, and good vacation. Like I said, there are things that drive us crazy but it's a good company to work for. A lot of it is attitude. Learn to not let the small things get to you.

Will they hire rsr without experience? I am looking into jobs and i have a good chance to get a job but i hear cintas is better. How do i get into Cintas?

Bob T in Cleveland, Ohio said: Will they hire rsr without experience? I am looking into jobs and i have a good chance to get a job but i hear cintas is better. How do i get into Cintas?

I have a chance to get a job at frito and they are going to hire me without experience.

CintasGenius in American Samoa said: Every company has their downsides. Cintas is no different but overall is a very good company to work for. At Cintas a route driver typically makes between $45000 and $55000 with a few exceptions. I've known a few drivers who are less motivated to make closer to the $40,000 but they tend to be the less motivated drivers. At Cintas you will NOT work more than probably 45 Hrs on a route unless an extreme exception. Most Drivers work no more than 42 too 45 hrs, with some I know working less than 40 hrs. Cintas has good insurance, good 401k, and good vacation. Like I said, there are things that drive us crazy but it's a good company to work for. A lot of it is attitude. Learn to not let the small things get to you.

Does Cintas have a pension plan?

There is an open position for an Admin Asst at the Maple Grove facility. I'm almost afraid to apply for it after reading some of the comments. Most of the comments relate to drivers or sales people. Is there someone that works in the office that can give me an insight? Lordy, it I have to have 5 interviews I'll go crazy!

kavorka in houston, Texas said: I will let you guys know how things are going. I have no misconceptions about this job. Picking up dirty rags and dirty clothing and mats is certainly not a glamorous job. But when I went on the ride along, the guy I went with(he's been with Cintas for 9 years) said that when he's picking up dirty crap he thinks of his three days off per week and his weekends and holidays off. For the first time in years I'm really looking forward to football season.

kavorka in houston, Texas said: I will let you guys know how things are going. I have no misconceptions about this job. Picking up dirty rags and dirty clothing and mats is certainly not a glamorous job. But when I went on the ride along, the guy I went with(he's been with Cintas for 9 years) said that when he's picking up dirty crap he thinks of his three days off per week and his weekends and holidays off. For the first time in years I'm really looking forward to football season.

Kavorka any follow up on your experience?

anon in Gastonia, North Carolina said: Your base pay should start at 32 a year. Your comissions will make up for the rest of it depending on how big your route is and how much you sell outside of servicing your cabinets. Your main goal would be to hit Pinnacle Club. It's not hard to do once you understand how to do it. Once you hit Pinnacle 3 months straight, and keep doing it, your base pay will go through the roof!! I think it's so much fun! Being an SSR can get a little boring because you drive a lot and you get lonely but once you establish a good relationship with you customers and get your route down pat, the sky's the limit!! I'm sure you will get tons of negative feedback from this site but I love working for CINTAS and who better to listen to and get advise from than someone who works for them. Good luck to you and keep me posted. I will be more than happy to help you out if you need it!

I am currently an SSR and have been for 18 years. I enjoy my job when it comes to dealing with my customers. The worst part of working for Cintas is the dealings with those within the location. In the Dayton Area there is a trend of hiring management from outside of the company which has created a management team that has absolutely no idea what running a route for the company entails. Our latest STC (service training cordinator...responsible for helping Service Reps to master their jobs and to help them with areas they are struggling in) came from our A/R division and has never even ran a FS or Uniform route. This same position was applied for by 2 veteran SSRS.

They absolutely want yes people in management and they do not like to be questioned in ANY manner when it comes to policies and procedures that are put in place. Always have to love their "positive discontent" phrase. Which boils down to you can not like things just do not state that you do not like something.

FS SSR in Westland, Michigan said: I have been working there for many years and have seen a huge decline in pay rates over the past 2-3 years, My current position once paid 60-80k a year is currently making 35-45k a year, There raises are more of a slap in the face then a raise you can expect .3-.7 percent of your total annual income on a raise, as a driver that is. They do promote from with in 75% of the time and have most employees working at the low pay just for the opportunity to take the next promotion.

Corporate culture has also significantly changed for the worse in my eyes, The company was a great place to work for in the past which is why I took the job but has since went out the door. The only thing on your GM mind will be how can I take more from you the worker and get my bonus bigger, or have you/ are you "growing the business". Its often the only words I hear mine say as I pass in the office, not a hows the family, or any small talk. It honestly drives me up a wall.. And for those of you who will say I must be a poor employee with my sour way of thinking, I'm the top driver at my location performance wise (their very detailed grading scale) and run nearly the highest amount in annual volume at my location.

One of the best posts I have read here and most realistic. I have been with the company for 18 years and have been thru multiple changes in pay plans. With each pay plan change the SSRs have made considerably less money.

I as well have been a top performer at my location for the majority of my career. I have never seen a promotion because I actually have an opinion and that is greatly frowned upon by Cintas.

The culture change is absolutely correct. I first noticed it when we lost Bob Buck (VP Midwest Group) and then even worse when Scott Farmer took over. No longer about customer service as much as bottomline.

deansuraci in Cornwall On Hudson, New York said: I could of sworn that when I applied for a SSR position I was told that you get paid for the ride-along even if they do not hire you. Does anyone know if you get paid for that one day even if you don't get hired. They had me fill out a w-2 form. Someone enlighten me please. Thanks.

I AM CURRENTLY A WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR AT
I WOULD NOT EXPECT TO MAJE A TON IF MONEY IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO BE A SHREDDING SPECIALIST . MY GUYS ARE MAKING $12.50 AND I HAD TO FIGHT FOR THAT TOOTH AND NAIL...AND I HAVE BEEN TO MANY OTHER LOCATIONS, AND IT SEEMS TO ME THAT JUST ABOUT EVERY MANAGER IS CLUELESS ...WORTHLESS...I HAVE HAD ONE GREAT GM AND HE NOW RUNS 3 LOCATIONS IN NY.. CINTAS HAS THE POTENTIAL OF BEING ONE OF THE BEST IF NOT THE VEST PLACE TO WORK FOR....BUT....IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN AS LONG AS THEY KEEP PUTTING STUPID BOLD HEADED DOOSHBAGS IN CHARGE OF THINGS..THEY DO HAVE GREAT BENEFITS AND GREAT HEALT INSURANCE ...BUT YEAAAAA.. THE PAY ABSOLUTELY SUCKS....IF YOUR STARTUNG IN MANAGEMENT HOPING TO MAKE GOOD MONEY..KEEP ON HOPING ...THE SR'S MAKE WAYYYYY MORE THEN THE MANAGEMENT TEAM...IM ON THE EAST COAST ..
CCINTAS.

sledge in Beltsville, Maryland said: I AM CURRENTLY A WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR AT
I WOULD NOT EXPECT TO MAJE A TON IF MONEY IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO BE A SHREDDING SPECIALIST . MY GUYS ARE MAKING $12.50 AND I HAD TO FIGHT FOR THAT TOOTH AND NAIL...AND I HAVE BEEN TO MANY OTHER LOCATIONS, AND IT SEEMS TO ME THAT JUST ABOUT EVERY MANAGER IS CLUELESS ...WORTHLESS...I HAVE HAD ONE GREAT GM AND HE NOW RUNS 3 LOCATIONS IN NY.. CINTAS HAS THE POTENTIAL OF BEING ONE OF THE BEST IF NOT THE VEST PLACE TO WORK FOR....BUT....IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN AS LONG AS THEY KEEP PUTTING STUPID BOLD HEADED DOOSHBAGS IN CHARGE OF THINGS..THEY DO HAVE GREAT BENEFITS AND GREAT HEALT INSURANCE ...BUT YEAAAAA.. THE PAY ABSOLUTELY SUCKS....IF YOUR STARTUNG IN MANAGEMENT HOPING TO MAKE GOOD MONEY..KEEP ON HOPING ...THE SR'S MAKE WAYYYYY MORE THEN THE MANAGEMENT TEAM...IM ON THE EAST COAST ..
CCINTAS.

I just put in an application to be a driver. Im on the East Coast in NJ. Can you put in a word for me.