Commercial Hood Cleaning Technician - Overnight Shift

Nelbud Services, LLC; Moonachie (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career path

Advancement opportunities

Insurance (medical/dental/vision/life)

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Full-time employment

Job summary

Nelbud is hiring Commercial Hood Cleaning Technicians to service restaurants and facilities across North Jersey. This overnight, full-time role involves cleaning kitchen exhaust systems, climbing ladders, and performing rooftop work with paid, hands-on training.

No hood cleaning experience is required, and new technicians enter a structured 30-60-90 day program with milestones and potential advancement. Shift times typically start between 6:00 PM and midnight, with opportunities for overtime and

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work overnight and on varied schedules.
• Able to perform physically demanding labor and work at heights.
• Reliable, eager to learn, and safety-minded.
• No hood cleaning experience required; transferable skills welcome.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driver's license

Overnight availability

Physical stamina

Team-based work

Safety conscious

Job description

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 North Jersey 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 training program, where you'll build technical skills. Work toward advancement opportunities, earning additional pay as you complete training, testing, and performance milestones.

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

Why Join Nelbud?

• Paid, hands‑on training
• Structured 30-60-90 day career path
• Advancement and additional compensation opportunities
• Long‑term career development opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Stable, full-time employment with a growing global 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
• Indoor and outdoor work environments
• Rooftop and ladder work
• Team‑based field workOngoing 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

Previous Experience That Transfers Well

Hood cleaning experience is not required. Previous experience in construction, landscaping, pressure washing, roofing, HVAC, duct cleaning, pest control, restoration, 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.