Hood Cleaning Technician

Job Description

Job Description

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This position is responsible for servicing kitchen exhaust systems by removing grease that has accumulated inside the ducts, hoods, fans and vents of exhaust systems of commercial kitchens.

Starting Pay

• $17

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

The set-up and take-down of equipment, including hanging plastic sheeting, mixing chemicals, setting up ladders, wet / dry vacuums, pre-sprayers, garden hoses, and high-pressure hoses

Power wash commercial kitchen exhaust systems to include hoods, duct work, filters and exhaust fans per company and industry standards while protecting customers’ facility and equipment.

Pre-scrape greasy buildup from affected areas of kitchen exhaust systems

Meet the cleaning standards as outlined in NFPA 96

Final clean-up in kitchens by wiping down the hoods, mopping up the floors, etc.

Report results of work completed in an accurate and timely manner

Protect and maintain company equipment.

Inspect and maintain the truck and all related equipment, putting in repair requests as necessary to maintain safe operation.

Operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles, in a way that facilitates the loading and unloading of the truck while observing all safety regulations and manufacturer’s safety instructions for that equipment.

Work in a safe manner as outlined by company safety procedures including driver safety and personal protective equipment.

Monitors inventory and initiates requests for supplies, materials, and equipment.

Responsible for the safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials.

Performs moderately complex physically demanding semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks.

Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education / Qualification :

Experience in commercial cleaning preferred but not required

Must be able to work a flex schedule, mostly nights with some days, schedule sent out weekly.

Must be able to climb ladders and not be afraid of heights.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Willing and able to travel when needed

Other Duties :

Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements :

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and / or move heavy objects.

The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions : balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Benefits and Perks : Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Immediate qualification for the  ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer