Hood Cleaning Technician

The Hiller Companies; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hiller Companies, LLC is seeking a Hood Cleaning Technician to clean, inspect, and maintain commercial kitchen exhaust systems and fire suppression components in accordance with NFPA standards and company safety procedures. This role ensures fire safety compliance, system performance, and customer satisfaction through high-quality service and professionalism.

The Hood Cleaning Technician will perform cleaning, inspection, reporting, and documentation, adhering to OSHA and NFPA guidelines,

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning commercial kitchen exhaust systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA 96 standards is preferred.
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Clean and degrease commercial kitchen exhaust systems, including hoods, ducts, fans, and filters.
• Inspect kitchen fire suppression systems for visible issues and report deficiencies to management.
• Protect customer property by properly covering equipment and maintaining clean work areas.
• Operate pressure washers, steam cleaners, chemicals, and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Install access panels as needed to complete cleanings.
• Perform before-and-after photo documentation of work performed.
• Complete service reports and required compliance paperwork accurately.
• Follow all OSHA, NFPA 96, and company safety guidelines.
• Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment in good working condition.
• Communicate professionally with customers and team members.
• Work overnight, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required.

Skills

Hood cleaning

NFPA standards knowledge

Customer service

Safety procedures

Tools

Pressure washers

Steam cleaners

Hand tools

Job description

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Hood Cleaning Technician. The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standard of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment. Our team remains laser-focused on one goal - making the world a safer place.

Job Summary

The Hood Cleaning Technician is responsible for cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining commercial kitchen exhaust systems and fire suppression components in accordance with NFPA standards and company safety procedures. This role ensures fire safety compliance, system performance, and customer satisfaction through high-quality service and professionalism.

Job Responsibilities

• Clean and degrease commercial kitchen exhaust systems, including hoods, ducts, fans, and filters
• Inspect kitchen fire suppression systems for visible issues and report deficiencies to management
• Protect customer property by properly covering equipment and maintaining clean work areas
• Operate pressure washers, steam cleaners, chemicals, and hand tools safely and effectively
• Install access panels as needed to complete cleanings
• Perform before-and-after photo documentation of work performed
• Complete service reports and required compliance paperwork accurately
• Follow all OSHA, NFPA 96, and company safety guidelines
• Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment in good working condition
• Communicate professionally with customers and team members
• Work overnight, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required