Hood Cleaning Technician

Summit Companies•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Hood Cleaning Technician assists with and is responsible for removing grease from commercial kitchen exhaust systems, including fans, and performs supervisory functions related to crews. The role includes inspections, cleanup, some maintenance, photographing completed work, completing paperwork, driving between jobs and the shop, and keeping the truck and equipment in working condition. Technicians work after facilities close, both indoors and outdoors, and may work alone with a helper. They must interact professionally and honestly with restaurant management and staff, arrive on time for scheduled appointments, and perform other assigned duties. The work involves roofs, filters, ladders, chemicals, and hand and power tools. Employees regularly work outdoors and may encounter hot or cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and noise. They may occasionally work indoors in an office setting and work alone or with others. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn in accordance with company safety policies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English with employees and customers.
  • Ability to comply with SFP’s Drug and Alcohol policy and background screening requirements, which may include customer-specific requirements.
  • Ability to perform the listed physical duties, including frequently bending, using step stools, ladders and stairs, kneeling, lifting under 60 pounds, reaching, and standing and walking for extended periods.
  • Ability to occasionally balance, crouch, drive, lift over 60 pounds, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.
  • Ability to see color, near and far distances, peripheral vision, depth, and adjust focus.
  • Ability to work safely and consistently wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

  • One year of hood cleaning experience is strongly preferred.
  • Light mechanical ability is preferred.
  • Experience working with hand and power tools.
  • Critical and safety-forward thinking skills.
  • Ability to collaborate and work with employees at all levels.
  • Strong diligence and accuracy.
  • Professional, honest, and trustworthy interactions with restaurant management and staff.

Responsibilities

  • Clean commercial kitchen exhaust systems, including fans.
  • Perform inspections, cleanup, and some maintenance.
  • Take photos of work and complete paperwork.
  • Drive between job sites and the shop.
  • Keep the truck and equipment in working condition.
  • Arrive on time for scheduled appointments.
  • Interact professionally with restaurant management and staff.
  • Work safely with roofs, filters, ladders, chemicals, and tools.
  • Perform supervisory functions relating to crews.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.
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