Apprentice Technician - Overnight Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaner

HOODZ International; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Training provided

Night shifts

Job summary

HOODZ of Grand Rapids and West Michigan is seeking an Apprentice Technician to work overnight on a 2–3 person crew, removing grease from commercial kitchen hood systems from the kitchen to the roof. Training will be provided, and no prior hood cleaning experience is required.

Responsibilities include degreasing and polishing exhaust systems, setting up sites per HOODZ standards, power washing with state-of-the-art tools, and transporting equipment to client facilities while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Ability to perform hands-on, active, technical and mechanical work.
• Willingness to learn and apply safety-first practices.
• Flexibility to work night shifts Sunday through Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Degreasing and polishing restaurant exhaust and ventilation systems from kitchen to roof.
• Setting up job sites according to HOODZ standards.
• Power washing and cleaning with HOODZ tools and techniques.
• Inventorying, stocking, loading, and unloading vehicles.
• Working independently with minimal supervision.
• Driving work vehicles to client facilities.

Skills

Hands-on

Mechanical work

Technical aptitude

Safety-minded

Job description

HOODZ of Grand Rapids and West MichiganWe are already one of the largest and best hood cleaners in West Michigan. Our vision is to be the largest and best hood cleaner in all of Michigan. We need dedicated, hard working technicians who take pride in a job well done to help us meet this goal.As an Apprentice Technician, you will work overnight on a 2 to 3 person crew and be responsible for removing all the grease from commercial kitchen hood systems. Our team will train you on everything you need to know to thrive. No previous experience with hood cleaning required, we got you! We work Sunday through Thursday with varying start times based on that night's jobs.As a Technician for HOODZ, your job responsibilities will include:Degreasing and polishing restaurant exhaust and ventilation systems, from the kitchen to the roof, approaching work with a safety-first mindset.Setting up the job sites as per HOODZ standards.Power washing and cleaning the HOODZ way with specialized, state-of-the-art tools and techniques.Inventorying, stocking, loading, and unloading vehicles.Satisfying, independent work with no bosses or customers to continuously deal with. We work off-hours at night in our customers' facilities. Once your training is complete, we trust our teams to perform at a professional and expert level, with little supervision.Driving work vehicles to clients’ facilities.Why join the HOODZ team?Stability and consistency. We work night shifts, when restaurants are closed, so that you can enjoy work-life balance or manage other responsibilities.Learn a new trade and get paid for it. That’s right - no experience necessary! We’ll give you the training and tools you need so that you can be successful and grow your career. However, previous mechanical, electrical, construction, or fire safety experience can be a plus.We’ll take care of you. Build a career. We want you to thrive and realize your potential at HOODZ, which is why we will work with you to fulfill your ambitions. Whether you want to grow in your role as a Cleaning Technician, or transition into sales/management, we will do what we can to keep you challenged, productive, and happy.Protect lives and keep your community safe. Your job prevents fires and is necessary for keeping kitchens clean and people safe.This role might be for you if you have...Availability to work shifts overnight Sunday through ThursdayA valid driver’s license and safe driving recordInterest in hands-on, active, technical and mechanical workAbility to pass initial and ongoing background & drug screensAbility to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.$18-$20 to start plus signing bonus!