Commercial Hood Cleaning Technician - Night Schedule

Nelbud Services Group, Inc.; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career growth

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

Nelbud Services Group, Inc. in Franklin Park, IL is hiring a Commercial Hood Cleaning Technician for the night shift.

This full-time, hourly role involves cleaning and maintaining commercial kitchen exhaust systems for restaurants and facilities across the Chicago area, with paid training and career growth opportunities. The job is physically demanding and overnight, requiring pressure washing, rooftop work, ladders, and travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Hood cleaning experience is not required.
• Background in construction, landscaping, pressure washing, roofing, HVAC, duct cleaning, pest control, restoration, manufacturing or similar physical labor translates well.

Responsibilities

• Clean commercial kitchen exhaust systems, including hoods, ductwork, and exhaust fans.
• Remove grease buildup using pressure washers and specialized cleaning equipment.
• Travel to customer locations as part of a field-based crew.
• Protect customer work areas and maintain a clean jobsite.
• Follow company safety procedures and standards.

Skills

Overnight work

Physical labor

Valid driver's license

Team-based work

Tools

Pressure washers

Cleaning equipment

Job description

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Full Time Hourly Manual Labor Franklin Park, IL, US

21 days ago Requisition ID: 1557

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Commercial Hood Cleaning Technician - Night Shift Full-Time | Overnight Schedule | Paid Training | Career Growth Opportunities

Looking for a hands‑on career where you can learn a skilled trade and grow?

Nelbud is hiring Commercial Hood Cleaning Technicians to clean and maintain commercial kitchen exhaust systems for restaurants and facilities throughout the Chicago area.

This is a physically demanding, overnight field position involving pressure washing, ladder climbing, rooftop work, equipment setup, and industrial cleaning. No hood cleaning experience is required. We provide paid, hands‑on training.

New technicians begin in our structured 30-60-90 Day KEC Step Program, where you'll build technical skills and work toward advancement opportunities and additional hourly compensation as you complete training, testing, and performance milestones.

Shift start times vary based on customer schedules, typically beginning between 6:00 PM and midnight.

Why Join Nelbud?

• Paid, hands‑on training
• Structured 30-60-90 day career path
• Advancement and additional compensation opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Stable, full‑time employment with a growing national company

What You'll Do

• Clean commercial kitchen exhaust systems, including hoods, ductwork, and exhaust fans
• Remove grease buildup using pressure washers and specialized cleaning equipment
• Work on rooftops, ladders, and around commercial kitchen equipment
• Travel to customer locations as part of a field‑based crew
• Protect customer work areas and maintain a clean jobsite
• Follow company safety procedures and standards
• Deliver professional, dependable service to our customers

What to Expect

• Overnight work with varying start times
• Physically active, hands‑on work
• Rooftop and ladder work
• Team‑based field work
• Ongoing training and career development

What We're Looking For

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to work overnight and varying schedules
• Ability to perform physical labor and work at heights
• Reliable, dependable, and eager to learn
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude

Experience That Transfers Well

Hood cleaning experience is not required. Experience in construction, landscaping, pressure washing, roofing, HVAC, duct cleaning, pest control, restoration, manufacturing, warehouse work, military service, or other physically demanding work can translate well to this role.

About Nelbud

For more than 40 years, Nelbud has helped businesses protect their people, property, and facilities through commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning, fire protection, grease management, and related services.

We believe in promoting from within and investing in our employees. Many of our leaders started as technicians and advanced through training, hard work, and dedication.