Overnight Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician (Fire Prevention)

Category: Night Technician

Schedule: Sunday–Thursday nights, approx. 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Pay: $19.00/hr to start, +$0.50 at weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16 with perfect attendance, reaching $21.00/hr. Weekly pay, with overtime available most weeks.

Benefits: PTO, Paid holidays , Health Insurance, Weekly Pay and Overtime Opportunities

About the role:

No experience needed. We provide paid, hands-on training. Our technicians keep commercial kitchens safe by cleaning grease buildup out of exhaust hoods, ductwork, and rooftop fans, which is one of the leading causes of restaurant fires. You'll work on a crew using degreasers, pressure washers, and specialized tools to clean systems to NFPA 96 standards. It's physical, messy work that matters, with room to grow into Lead Technician and Crew Lead roles.

What you'll do:

• Arrive at the shop on time and ready to work five nights a week
• Review job notes before each shift to prepare for every stop
• Protect customer equipment, kitchens, and rooftops with plastic and tarps before cleaning
• Remove grease from hoods, filters, ductwork, and exhaust fans using degreasers and pressure washers
• Contain and dispose of wastewater according to company procedures
• Take required before and after photos of every job
• Apply service labels and confirm the exhaust system works properly before leaving
• Leave the customer's facility as clean as you found it, or cleaner
• Note equipment issues (fan belts, hinges, access panels) and customer feedback in work orders
• Wear required PPE, follow company safety procedures, and attend monthly safety meetings
• Keep your crew vehicle clean inside and out each week, and help keep the shop organized

What you need:

• Must be 18 or older
• Ability to work overnight shifts Sunday–Thursday, including overtime
• Comfort with heights, ladders, and rooftop work
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and to bend, kneel, and work in tight spaces
• Willingness to work in rain, heat, cold, and wind
• Comfort with wet, greasy, physical work
• Clear communication with your crew lead and teammates
• A current, valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation to and from our shop
• Must pass a background check (no felony convictions involving violent crime or theft)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen (includes marijuana)

Hood Boss KEC Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 45.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to consistently lift 50lbs without restrictions?
• Within the last year, how many jobs have you worked?
• If offered the position, when are you available to start?
• Are you looking to add this position as a second job, or would this be your only job?
• Are you currently, or have you ever previously worked for a Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning company? If so, with which company and for how long?
• Will you have reliable transportation to the work site for your assigned shifts?
• This is a Sunday - Thursday Night Job. With a window of 5pm-7am shifts. Typically shifts last from 7-10 hours a night depending on the routes. Our technicians usually get 36-45 hours a week. Are you available to work this shift?
• What was the main reason for you to leave your last job?
• What level of problem solver do you consider yourself? Low, Medium, or High?
• Have you been convicted of a felony within the past 10 years?
• Have you worked night shifts in the past; if so, for how long? (weeks, months, years)
• Due to the nature of our business, we require you to pass a drug test, a background check, and have a clean driving record going back 10 years. Do you have any concerns regarding these criteria?
• What is the most physically demanding job you've done in the past 5 years?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person