Hood I.Q. Technician

Kept Companies•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Hood I.Q. Technician performs scheduled monthly and quarterly commercial kitchen hood and exhaust system cleaning and inspections for restaurants and commercial kitchens. The role ensures work complies with fire protection and safety guidelines, including NFPA 96 standards, while providing professional customer service and maintaining company equipment. The technician should be professional, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and able to work independently in the field. The position includes troubleshooting operational and technical issues, installing and removing equipment at customer locations, completing work orders and digital documentation, and maintaining company tools, equipment, and vehicle. It also involves monthly travel assignments, sometimes including a single overnight stay, and providing training to restaurant staff and facility personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Comfort using mobile applications and digital reporting tools.
Ability to use hand tools and power tools, with basic mechanical knowledge.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, overnight shifts, and select weekends.
Ability to lift 50+ pounds, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated spaces.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
Must be mechanically inclined.
Ability to work in multiple environments, including extreme heat and grease.
Ability to communicate professionally with customers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in commercial hood cleaning, fire protection services, mechanical work, or related fields.
Working knowledge of NFPA 96 standards; training is provided as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled commercial kitchen hood and exhaust system cleaning services.
Conduct monthly and quarterly inspections of the Hood I.Q. system.
Ensure compliance with fire protection and safety requirements, including NFPA 96.
Inspect exhaust systems and document NFPA 96 deficiencies for management and customer review.
Troubleshoot technical and operational issues and implement solutions in the field.
Install new systems and remove equipment at customer locations safely.
Complete work orders, inspection forms, and digital documentation using company mobile applications.
Maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicle in clean, safe, and functional condition.
Follow company safety procedures and standard operating procedures.
Communicate professionally and courteously with restaurant staff and facility personnel, and provide training.
Participate in monthly travel assignments, including occasional single overnight stays.