Hood Technician

Summit Companies•Toledo, OH

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Hood Technician position is responsible for cleaning the grease off the cooking exhaust systems of commercial kitchens. This role also involves supervisory functions relating to crews. The work is performed after hours once facilities are closed, and often involves working alone with a helper. The technician must interact professionally with restaurant management and staff, demonstrating honesty and trustworthiness. Duties include inspections, clean-up, some maintenance, taking photos of work, driving to and from job sites, filling out paperwork, and keeping the truck and machine in working condition. Specific cleaning tasks involve kitchen exhaust systems, including fans, roofs, and filters, while working safely with ladders and chemicals. The technician must arrive at scheduled appointments on time. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent, required.
Leadership skills, ability to motivate, provide direction, required.
Demonstrate critical/safety forward thinking skills.
Ability to collaborate and work with all levels of employees.
Strong diligence and accuracy.
Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements.
Frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift <60lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus.
Regularly required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise.
Must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

Nice To Haves

Light mechanical ability, preferred.
Work with hand/power tools.
Occasional need to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift >60lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.
Occasionally be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others.

Responsibilities

Work after hours once facilities are closed, in and outside.
Interact professionally with restaurant management and staff; be honest and trustworthy.
Perform inspections, clean-up, and some maintenance.
Take photos of work.
Drive to and from job sites and the shop.
Fill out paperwork.
Keep truck and machine in working condition.
Clean kitchen exhaust systems including fans, roofs, and filters.
Work safely with ladders and chemicals.
Arrive at pre-scheduled appointments on time.
Other duties as assigned.