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MB Jessee Painting Achieves Elite National Safety Recognition (and What It Means for Your Project)

When you’re responsible for painting and maintaining a community, building, or business, the stakes are high. You need projects done on time, done well, and on budget. But you also need that work done safely.

At MB Jessee Painting, we believe safety isn’t just a checklist item. It’s the foundation of every successful project, and really elevates the entire experience and outcome.

That’s why we’re proud to share some exciting news: our team has officially earned the elite Summit Safety Certification.

This nationally recognized certification isn’t handed out lightly. It confirms that our training, planning, and on-the-job practices meet the highest standards in the industry. In short: independent safety professionals have reviewed the way we work and we passed with flying colors.

How Did We Earn the Summit Safety Certification?

This isn’t a one-time test; it’s proof of a culture that lives and breathes safety every single day. In fact, the program was recently restructured, with a dedicated committee now overseeing the certification guidelines and compliance.

In a nutshell, contractors must demonstrate not only that they know the rules, but that they live by them on every project.

  • Foundation for Safety: Compliance is just the baseline. Certification requires proving that safety systems are fully implemented, monitored, and maintained.

  • Ongoing Proof: We use tools like SmartSheets to track and document our safety practices in real time.

  • Daily Assessments: Before each project begins, crews review the job, anticipate risks, and answer safety-related questions. Once work starts, crew leaders conduct daily huddles, log safety considerations, and track progress.

  • Hands-On Leadership: Our foremen and project managers spend time every day ensuring crews are aligned on safety protocols.

  • Residential and Commercial Commitment: Whether it’s a single-family home or a high-rise, the same safety standards apply. We don’t cut corners. Ever.

MB Jessee’s Safety Standards in Action

Taking it a step further, our standards also include:

  • Specialized Certifications: Our crews are trained and certified for scaffolding, lifts, swing stage, and lead-safe practices.

  • Ongoing Training: We reinforce skills through morning meetings, on-site huddles, and hands-on training with fall protection systems.

  • Fall Protection Checks: We go beyond using the right equipment. We also monitor expiration dates and ensure every harness and system is within usable life.

  • Lead Safety Practices: Working in older homes and buildings requires special care. We follow EPA lead-safe guidelines and use professional-grade equipment to protect both our team and the families we serve.

As our Production Manager Vicente often says:

“Our goal every day is to return every worker to their family the same way they came in.”

Why Does This Commitment To Safety Matter for You?

All of this might sound good, and important, but how about the real-world impact on your project? As we mentioned above, aside from just working safer, this kind of focus takes the entire process to a whole new level.

  • Fewer disruptions. A safer job site means smoother operations, fewer delays, and less impact on residents, tenants, or employees.

  • Reduced risk. With certified safety practices, liability concerns are minimized for property managers and owners.

  • Confidence in the crew. Every painter on site is trained, equipped, and following proven safety protocols.
    Better communication. Safety and planning go hand in hand. Our process ensures nothing slips through the cracks.

  • Consistency across projects. Whether it’s a single building or a multi-property community, you can expect the same level of care and professionalism.

We couldn’t have achieved this without the dedication of our incredible team. Every painter, foreman, and project manager played a role in building the culture of safety that got us here. We’re celebrating this milestone together and using it as motivation to keep raising the bar.

And we’d like to thank all of our clients and partners, many of whom trust us again and again with their properties and projects. We don’t take that trust lightly.

If you have any other questions about our residential or commercial painting services in the Bay Area, please contact us. We’re here to help.

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Customer Reviews

“The completed 'Client Satisfaction Survey' we sent in only modestly reflects our total satisfaction with the work. As a retired small business owner, I compliment you on setting 'best practices' that are consistently followed. Everything described in your marketing materials was a reality! The crew is a super bowl team and our neighbors commented on how quiet they were. We are very happy to be a client of MB Jessee.”

— Richard
Orinda

“Dear Matt,You must be so proud of your men! They were fantastic to have around. Polite, courteous and hardworking. I am so pleased with the outcome of our home--in fact, I couldn't be any more pleased than I am!”

— Mrs. S
San Leandro

“In September, MBJessee finished painting two sides of our 3-story condominium building (six owners). We were impressed by the professionalism of the company and every one of its workers, Matt Jessee couldn't have been more helpful in planning the project. His painters were well-trained, easy to communicate with and eager to please. In addition to painting the stucco, they made extensive repairs on windows and frames, which will save us considerable money in the future. They finished earlier than anticipated, with as many as five men working on the job, and the scaffolding came down the next day. All of us were delighted with the results. Now my husband and I are looking forward to having MB Jessee paint our own apartment later this month. Matt and Gustavo (who will be our crew leader again) have explained how they will work to make the painting proceed smoothly while we're living here, and they have been endlessly patient with our protracted decision-making process. If you look at their website, you'll learn that MB Jessee is an exemplary company that takes good care of its workers as well as its customers, and contributes public service projects to the community. All in all, we can't recommend MB Jessee highly enough.”

— Jayne W.
San Francisco, CA

“The people at M.B. Jessee are great – from the painters to the office staff to Matt. Talk about leadership from the top.”

— Kevin Ames, Mark Becker Homes

“Just had MB Jessee paint the interior of our house and they did a wonderful job. They tackled some crazy wallpaper as well as painted some very high ceilings and walls. The whole process was quick and they did a great job! We are very pleased. I was also very impressed by the crew. They were very personable, kind and actually took pride in the work they were doing. In one of our conversations with the lead Ricardo, he actually told me he was very proud of how the rooms had turned out. I agree sir! It turned out great and it's not often you hear someone thinking of your home like they would theirs, and putting that level of work and quality into it. That made a huge difference in how I viewed this company. Ricardo, you were fantastic and thank you for the great job, we will be using you again.”

— Jeff M.
Danville, CA

“The painters at MB Jesse are top notch! Cesar's team was super friendly and helpful. They were very polite and accommodating. Their expertise in everything painting related was evident in their attention to detail and efficiency painting tricky spaces. The apartment looks brand new!”

— Adam Swisher

“I just wanted to send you an email to say that John did such a great job over here today. He is truly a hard worker. He has the perfect balance of friendliness, honesty, and professionalism. I trust him. He takes the time to do the job to the best of his ability and that is what sets him (and your company) apart from the competition. He didn't make me feel rushed. He really made me feel like our job was the most important thing in the world. Thanks again!”

— Jo
Oakland

“Everyone I dealt with was nice, helpful, and very professional. The price was reasonable! (I didn't feel like I was getting the "San Francisco price." The attention to detail and work quality was excellent. They did what they said they would do in the exact timeframe they said they would do. Highly recommend!”

— Tim Tyson

“Edy and crew are hard at work. They are doing a great job. Very professional outfit you have. Your crew is a delight. You may use me for a reference!”

— Heidi B
Walnut Creek

“High quality work from a pleasant and qualified staff. Thank you!”

— Paul Markovich

“I love the article in the paper on your company. Thank you for supporting our community by painting at the Claremont Middle School. Thanks!”

— Carla Banks

“I want to express my thanks for a job well done. The rooms look great and there is no problem with any marks on the all the trim, floor, carpet, etc. The paint job is lovely. I also want to express my thanks for the level of professionalism the foreman showed in running the job. He was very attentive to any changes I needed to make, was extremely careful in getting the faux paint color and effect correct. Thanks so much for a job well done.”

— Suzan D’Arcy