Hood Technician

Summit Companies•Missoula, MT

About The Position

The Hood Technician assists with and is responsible for cleaning grease from commercial kitchen cooking exhaust systems and performing supervisory functions related to crews. The work is typically performed after facilities close, both indoors and outdoors, and may involve working alone with a helper. The technician must interact professionally and honestly with restaurant management and staff, complete scheduled work on time, and perform inspections, cleanup, and some maintenance. Duties also include documenting work with photographs and paperwork, driving to and from jobs and the shop, and keeping the truck and equipment in working condition. The role involves cleaning kitchen exhaust systems, including fans and filters, and working safely with ladders and chemicals. The technician must consistently wear appropriate personal protective equipment in accordance with company safety policies. The position requires frequent physical activity and regular outdoor work, with exposure to varied temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and noise. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all individuals, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Leadership skills and the ability to motivate and provide direction.
Ability to work with hand and power tools.
Critical and safety-forward thinking skills.
Ability to collaborate and work with employees at all levels.
Diligence and accuracy.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English with employees and customers.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to comply with the company's Drug and Alcohol policy and background screening requirements, which may include customer-specific requirements.
Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, lifting under 60 pounds, reaching, standing, and walking for extended periods; occasional lifting over 60 pounds and working at heights; and required visual capabilities.
Ability to work outdoors and tolerate exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and noise.

Nice To Haves

Light mechanical ability.

Responsibilities

Clean grease from commercial kitchen cooking exhaust systems, including fans and filters.
Perform inspections, cleanup, and some maintenance.
Carry out supervisory functions relating to crews, including providing direction and motivating team members.
Interact professionally and honestly with restaurant management and staff.
Take photographs of completed or ongoing work and complete paperwork.
Drive to and from job sites and the shop.
Keep the truck and equipment in working condition.
Use ladders and chemicals safely.
Arrive on time for prescheduled appointments.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by company safety policies.