Hood Cleaning Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical and dental coverage

Vision coverage

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and career development

Company vehicle

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking a Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician to independently manage the complete KEC service lifecycle. You will set up containment, perform pre-scrape and power wash, and restore kitchens post-service while ensuring NFPA 96 compliance and safety.

You will document findings, maintain equipment, and travel to job sites as needed. A clean driving record and ability to work independently are required. Benefits include health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial cleaning as a KEC apprentice or KEC technician.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on jobs.
• Must have a clean driving record and active driver’s license, if driving role.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete KEC services including setup and teardown of containment and equipment.
• Pre-scrape grease buildup and power wash hoods, ducts, filters, and exhaust fans to NFPA 96 standards.
• Perform final cleanup and restore kitchen environments to operational condition.
• Protect customer facilities, appliances, and surrounding areas during all service activities.
• Identify deficiencies, hazards, or non-compliant conditions and document findings.
• Complete accurate service reports and communicate results in a timely manner.

Skills

Independent worker

Valid driver’s license

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

The Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician independently performs the full kitchen exhaust cleaning (KEC) service lifecycle—setup, containment, pre-scrape, power washing, and final cleanup—on commercial kitchen exhaust systems. This role owns daily job execution, ensures compliance with NFPA 96 standards, protects customer environments, and produces accurate documentation while maintaining productivity, quality, and safety with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform complete KEC services including setup and teardown of containment including hanging plastic sheeting, setting up ladders, wet/dry vacuums, hoses, pre-sprayers, mixing chemicals, and high-pressure washing equipment.
• Pre-scrape grease buildup and power wash hoods, ducts, filters, and exhaust fans to NFPA 96 standards.
• Perform final cleanup and restore kitchen environments to operational condition.
• Protect customer facilities, appliances, and surrounding areas during all service activities.
• Identify deficiencies, hazards, or non-compliant conditions and document findings.
• Install and service first aid kits by mounting units, restocking supplies, and ensuring OSHA compliance through routine inspections and documentation, as required.
• Complete accurate service reports and communicate results in a timely manner.
• Inspect and maintain service vehicles and equipment; initiate repair requests as needed.
• Operate vehicles and warehouse equipment to safely load/unload materials.
• Monitor inventory and request supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Safely handle and dispose of cleaning chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Follow all company safety procedures including PPE and driver safety.
• Use of hand tools and cleaning equipment.
• Travel to job sites as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Qualification:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in commercial cleaning as a KEC apprentice or KEC technician is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on jobs.
• Must have a clean driving record and active driver’s license, if driving role.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing ladders, and working in various environments.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Work performed in commercial kitchen environments.
• Exposure to grease, chemicals, confined spaces, and elevated work areas.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work for extended periods.

Other Duties:

• Adheres to Pye-Barker Fire & Safety policies, safety standards, and code of conduct.

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Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Our Commitment:

Pye-Barker is built on four core values – customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment – that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches. As a group, we promise to do what’s right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day.

Our EEO Statement:

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.