Hood Cleaning Technician

Summit Fire Protection; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire Protection is seeking a Hood Technician to help clean grease from commercial kitchen exhaust systems and supervise crew activities.

The role involves after-hours work, inspecting and maintaining equipment, taking photos, driving to job sites, and completing required paperwork with professional interaction with restaurant staff.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year hood cleaning experience preferred.
• Light mechanical ability may be required.
• Must be able to read/write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Clean kitchen exhaust systems including fans.
• Work after hours when facilities are closed, indoors and outdoors.
• Interact professionally with restaurant management and staff.
• Perform inspections, cleaning, and basic maintenance.
• Take photos of work performed.
• Travel to job sites and return to shop.
• Fill out paperwork accurately.
• Maintain truck and equipment in good condition.
• Work safely with ladders and chemicals in various environments.
• Arrive on time for scheduled appointments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hood cleaning experience

Mechanical ability

Hand/power tools

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of the Hood Technician position is to assist and be responsible for cleaning the grease off the cooking exhaust systems of commercial kitchens and supervisory functions relating to crews.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Cleaning kitchen exhaust systems including fans
• Work after hours once facilities are closed, in and outside
• Often work alone with a helper and must be able to interact professionally with restaurant management and staff and be honest and trustworthy
• Inspections, clean up and some maintenance
• Taking photos of work
• Driving to and from job to shop
• Filling out paperwork
• Keeping truck and machine in working condition
• Roof, filters, working safely with ladders and chemicals
• Getting to per-scheduled appointments on time
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalent, required.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• 1 year hood cleaning experience strong preferred
• Light mechanical ability, preferred.
• Work with hand/power tools
• Demonstrate critical/ safety forward thinking skills.
• Collaborator and ability to work with all levels of employees.
• Strong diligence and accuracy.

Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFP's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift <60lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods of time. Employee is required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus. Employee will occasional be required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift >60lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.

Work Environment:

Employees will regularly be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Employee will occasionally be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affiative Action employer.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

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