Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician / Crew Leader (Plantation FL)

Done Right Hood & Fire Safety•Plantation FL, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Done Right Hood & Fire Safety is hiring Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technicians and experienced Crew Leaders for commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning and field operations throughout South Florida. The company services restaurants, hotels, commercial kitchens, and hospitality facilities. Technicians clean and maintain commercial kitchen exhaust hoods, ductwork, rooftop exhaust fans, and electrostatic precipitator (ESP) systems. The role includes driving a company-provided service van to approximately 1–3 customer locations per shift, protecting customer property, documenting completed work, and following applicable safety procedures and codes. Crew Leaders manage the quality, efficiency, and safety of assigned jobs, typically supervising 1–2 crew members. They assign work, train technicians, verify job completion and documentation, manage productivity and equipment usage, and communicate with office management. The company offers hands-on training and opportunities for advancement into Crew Leader, Field Supervisor, and Operations Management positions. This is a full-time, in-person position reporting to the Plantation, Florida operations facility, with travel to customer locations throughout South Florida. Shifts are primarily overnight and evening, with occasional daytime and weekend work. Overnight and night-shift availability is required; day shifts and weekends are scheduled as needed. Pay is $18–$22 per hour for technicians and $23–$28 per hour for experienced Crew Leaders, with performance-based bonus and overtime opportunities.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; CDL is not required.
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and safely perform physically demanding work.
Comfort working on ladders, rooftops, and in greasy or confined work areas while following appropriate safety procedures and training.
Availability for required overnight and night shifts, evenings, weekends, 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 with 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 throughout 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 1–3 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 service.
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, and 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; report incomplete work or unexpected conditions promptly.
Minimize preventable return visits, customer complaints, and property damage; take responsibility for assigned work through completion.
Participate in quality inspections and performance reviews.
For Crew Leaders: Lead and supervise approximately 1–2 crew members, assign responsibilities, and ensure work is completed properly.
For Crew Leaders: Train new technicians on cleaning methods, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
For Crew Leaders: Verify job completion and review before-and-after documentation.
For Crew Leaders: 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.
For Crew Leaders: Help reduce unnecessary return trips and improve customer satisfaction.

Benefits

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