Full-Time Overnight Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Tech

Intuit, Inc.; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Overtime

Paid training

Career path from Technician to Foreman

Job summary

Kitchen Guard of Columbus is expanding its field crew to clean and maintain commercial kitchen exhaust systems across the Columbus metro area. You will work hands-on at job sites, learning on the job and growing with a fast-scaling company.

Responsibilities include cleaning hoods and ducts, inspecting systems, and keeping thorough records. A valid Ohio driver’s license and the ability to lift 50 lbs plus overnight shifts are required. Training is provided and overtime may be available.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Reliability: you show up on time, every shift.
• Willingness to work overnight, Sunday through Thursday.
• Comfort working at heights on rooftops and in tight spaces.
• Ability to stand for 10 hours, climb ladders, and lift and carry 50 lbs at least 100 feet.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Strong attention to detail, because your work directly affects fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Clean kitchen exhaust hoods, ductwork, rooftops with pressure washers and degreasers.
• Enter hood systems and rooftops to remove grease from the entire system.
• Inspect exhaust systems for damage, blockages or wear; flag issues early.
• Install hinge kits and access panels.
• Take before-and-after photos and complete post-cleaning reports and compliance records.
• Deliver, pick up and exchange grease filters for commercial clients.
• Drive the company van to job sites across Central Ohio; occasional overnight trips.
• Maintain equipment; keep the van organized and stocked.
• Communicate professionally with restaurant managers and facility contacts.
• Follow all safety procedures on every job.

Skills

Reliability

Overnight shifts

Stamina

Attention to detail

Tools

Pressure washers

Degreasers

Job description

About Us

Kitchen Guard of Columbus is a growing commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning company serving the Columbus metro area. We clean kitchen hoods, exhaust systems and ductwork for restaurants, hospitals, universities, corporate campuses and national chains. We're landing major contracts and need full-time crew to keep up.

This isn't a desk job. You'll work hands-on at job sites, keeping commercial kitchens safe and up to fire code. If you like working nights, don't mind getting dirty, and want to grow with a company that's scaling fast, keep reading.

What You'll Do

• Clean kitchen exhaust hoods, ductwork, rooftop fans and filters with pressure washers and degreasers

• Climb inside hood systems and onto roofs to remove grease from the entire system

• Inspect exhaust systems for damage, blockages or wear, and flag problems before they get worse

• Install hinge kits and access panels

• Take before-and-after photos and complete post-cleaning reports and compliance records

• Deliver, pick up and exchange grease filters for commercial clients

• Drive the company van to job sites across Central Ohio, with occasional overnight trips to other parts of Ohio

• Keep equipment maintained and the van organized and stocked

• Communicate professionally with restaurant managers and facility contacts

• Follow all safety procedures on every job

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Valid Ohio driver's license and a clean driving record

• Reliability: you show up on time, every shift

• Willingness to work overnight, Sunday through Thursday

• Comfort working at heights on rooftops and in tight spaces

• Ability to stand for 10 hours, climb ladders, and lift and carry 50 lbs at least 100 feet

• Ability to pass a background check

• Strong attention to detail, because your work directly affects fire safety

Preferred (we'll train the right person):

• Experience in hood cleaning, kitchen exhaust cleaning or commercial cleaning

• Pressure washing or industrial cleaning experience

• A background as a service tech, appliance repair tech or HVAC/R tech

• The mechanical skills to troubleshoot and repair equipment in the field

What We Offer

• $20–$23/hr+ starting pay, depending on experience

• Performance bonuses
• Steady full-time hours with overtime available
• Paid training, so no experience is required but preferred
• A clear career path from Technician to Foreman to Night Manager and beyond
• A team that rewards results, without office politics