Hood Cleaner/ General Labor

Kept Companies; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commercial cleaning seeks a Hood Cleaner/General Labor technician. This entry-level position involves scheduled hood cleaning services for various commercial cooking industries. The role requires physical labor, reliability, and teamwork. Training is provided for those without prior experience.

Benefits

Vehicle provided

Equipment provided

Training provided

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift 50-70 lbs and perform physical maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with on-site installations, repairs, and maintenance tasks.
• Act as the primary customer interface, exhibiting courtesy and professionalism.
• Perform cleaning using hot water pressure washing, degreasers, and scrapers.

Skills

Team-player

Interpersonal Skills

Self-motivated

Reliable

Job description

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Kept Companies is the largest self-performing commercial cleaning and maintenance company in the nation, with nine leading brands and over 100 locations nationwide. We service industries including restaurants, solar, retail, transportation, and supermarkets, providing services such as commercial fleet washing, retail equipment refurbishing and sales, refrigeration, hood, coil, solar panel cleaning, and parking lot services.

We have new opportunities for a full-time Kitchen Exhaust “hood” Cleaner Technician. This role involves providing scheduled hood cleaning services for restaurants, grocery stores, and other commercial cooking industries, which is essential for fire safety and property protection. The position is vital for delivering high-quality, on-time customer service. Vehicle, equipment, and training are provided by the company. The work is physically demanding and labor-intensive.

Work is primarily during the night or early morning, with occasional day or weekend shifts. Our company leads the industry in preventative maintenance and on-call repair programs for retail, wholesale, and grocery sectors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with on-site installations, repairs, maintenance, and testing tasks.
• Act as the primary customer interface, exhibiting courtesy and professionalism.
• Diagnose technical problems and determine solutions.
• Use mobile technology to complete service tickets, monitor time, submit reports, and manage expenses.
• Produce detailed service reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain an organized warehouse, take physical inventory, and keep accurate counts.
• Keep vehicle, tools, and equipment organized and maintained (all provided by the company).
• Work as part of a crew to perform thorough kitchen and exhaust cleaning services.
• Set up and tear down equipment and supplies at job sites.
• Knowledge of hood cleaning is a plus but not required; training is provided.
• Report NFPA 98 deficiencies in hood systems.
• Follow photo documentation procedures and safety rules.
• Perform cleaning using hot water pressure washing, degreasers, and scrapers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Prior hood cleaning or pressure washing experience preferred (training provided).
• Flexible schedule for night and early morning shifts.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot technical and equipment issues.
• Ability to lift 50-70 lbs and perform physical maintenance work.
• Use personal protective equipment and follow safety protocols.
• Self-motivated, responsible, reliable, honest.
• Team-player with good interpersonal skills.
• Pass criminal background and DMV record checks.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Facilities Services