Hood Cleaning Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Wilmington, NC

12d

About The Position

The Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician independently performs the full kitchen exhaust cleaning (KEC) service lifecycle on commercial kitchen exhaust systems, including setup, containment, pre-scraping, power washing, and final cleanup. The role is responsible for daily job execution, compliance with NFPA 96 standards, protecting customer environments, accurate documentation, and maintaining productivity, quality, and safety with minimal supervision. Duties may also include installing and servicing first aid kits, inspecting and maintaining vehicles and equipment, managing supplies, and traveling to job sites. Work is performed in commercial kitchen environments and can involve grease, chemicals, confined spaces, and elevated work areas.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Three or more years of commercial cleaning experience as a KEC apprentice or technician is preferred. Candidates must be able to work independently and, if driving is part of the role, have an active driver’s license and a clean driving record. Physical work includes lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, and standing, walking, and bending for extended periods.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety offers excellent pay, medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, a 401(k) with employer match, paid vacation and company holidays, training and career development, a company vehicle when applicable, and immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for eligible full-time employees. The company describes its core values as customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment, and states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently on jobs.
• Clean driving record and active driver’s license if driving is part of the role.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing ladders, and working in various environments.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of commercial cleaning experience as a KEC apprentice or KEC technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete kitchen exhaust cleaning services, including setup and teardown of containment, hanging plastic sheeting, setting up ladders and equipment, and mixing chemicals.
• Pre-scrape grease buildup and power wash hoods, ducts, filters, and exhaust fans to NFPA 96 standards.
• Complete final cleanup and restore kitchen environments to operational condition.
• Protect customer facilities, appliances, and surrounding areas during service activities.
• Identify deficiencies, hazards, and non-compliant conditions, and document findings.
• Install and service first aid kits by mounting units, restocking supplies, and conducting routine inspections and documentation for OSHA compliance, as required.
• Complete accurate service reports and communicate results in a timely manner.
• Inspect and maintain service vehicles and equipment, and initiate repair requests as needed.
• Operate vehicles and warehouse equipment to safely load and unload materials.
• Monitor inventory and request supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Safely handle and dispose of cleaning chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Follow company safety procedures, including PPE and driver safety requirements.
• Use hand tools and cleaning equipment.
• Travel to job sites as required.
• Adhere to Pye-Barker Fire & Safety policies, safety standards, and code of conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and career development
• Company vehicle, if applicable
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for eligible full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED