Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician / Crew Leader (Plantation FL)

Done Right Hood & Fire Safety•Plantation, FL

8d•$18 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Done Right Hood & Fire Safety is hiring kitchen exhaust cleaning technicians and experienced crew leaders for its Plantation, Florida operations. The company provides commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning, fire suppression, and mechanical services to restaurants, hotels, commercial kitchens, and hospitality facilities throughout South Florida. Employees clean and maintain commercial kitchen exhaust hoods, grease ducts, rooftop exhaust fans, and electrostatic precipitator (ESP) systems at customer locations. The role requires safe, thorough field work, professional customer communication, job documentation, and care of company vehicles, tools, and equipment. Crew leaders additionally supervise and train approximately one to two crew members, manage job quality and productivity, and communicate job updates to office management. The position is full-time and in person, based at the Plantation operations facility, with travel to customer locations throughout South Florida. Shifts are primarily overnight and evening, with occasional daytime work and scheduled weekends. Pay is $18–$22 per hour for technicians and $23–$28 per hour for experienced crew leaders. Performance-based bonuses and overtime opportunities are available. The company offers training, career development, and advancement opportunities into crew leadership, field supervision, and operations management.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; CDL is not required.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and perform physically demanding work safely.
Comfort working on ladders, rooftops, and in greasy or confined work areas, following appropriate safety procedures and training.
Availability for required night and overnight shifts, evenings, weekends as scheduled, and occasional daytime work.
Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
Professional communication skills.
Ability to use a smartphone or mobile application for job documentation.
Willingness to learn and follow company procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience in commercial kitchen exhaust and hood cleaning.
Experience with commercial hot-water pressure washing and degreasing.
Experience cleaning rooftop exhaust fans and grease ducts.
Experience cleaning electrostatic precipitator (ESP) systems.
Experience servicing restaurants, hotels, resorts, and commercial kitchens in South Florida.
Familiarity with NFPA 96 and applicable Florida Fire Prevention Code requirements.
Experience working in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach County.
OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 training.
Experience leading or training field technicians.
Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
For crew leader applicants, prior experience independently completing commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning jobs and supervising technicians is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive a company-provided service van to approximately one to three customer locations per shift.
Clean commercial kitchen exhaust hoods, ductwork, rooftop exhaust fans, and ESP systems.
Operate commercial hot-water pressure washers, degreasing chemicals, and specialized cleaning equipment.
Protect customer equipment, floors, walls, and surrounding property during work.
Safely access rooftops, ladders, and other work areas using appropriate fall protection and safety equipment.
Follow NFPA 96, applicable Florida fire codes, OSHA requirements, and company safety procedures.
Communicate professionally with restaurant managers about access, job progress, and completion.
Maintain company vehicles, tools, equipment, and cleaning supplies.
Complete assigned cleaning tasks thoroughly and to company standards; ensure accessible portions of exhaust systems are cleaned and inspected.
Document before-and-after photos, service reports, and deficiencies using the mobile service application.
Identify and report inaccessible ductwork, damaged equipment, excessive grease buildup, and potential fire hazards.
Complete work within scheduled labor hours without compromising safety or cleaning quality.
Minimize preventable return visits, customer complaints, and property damage; promptly report incomplete work or unexpected job conditions.
Take responsibility for assigned work and participate in quality inspections and performance reviews.
For crew leaders: lead and supervise approximately one to two crew members, assign work, and ensure tasks are completed properly.
For crew leaders: train new technicians on cleaning methods, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
For crew leaders: verify job completion, review documentation, and manage job productivity, labor hours, and equipment usage.
For crew leaders: communicate job progress, deficiencies, and scheduling issues to office management.
For crew leaders: ensure vehicles and equipment are maintained and ready for the next shift, and help improve customer satisfaction and reduce unnecessary return trips.

Benefits

Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.
Performance-based bonus opportunities, subject to company policies and eligibility requirements.
Overtime opportunities.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Paid time off.
Stable, full-time employment.
Company-provided tools and equipment.
Hands-on training and career development.
Opportunities for advancement into leadership and management positions.