Hood Cleaning Technician

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Company vehicle

401K match

Paid vacation and holidays

Training & career development

Ownership plan eligibility

Job summary

Pye‑Barker Fire & Safety is seeking a Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician to independently perform complete KEC service lifecycle on commercial kitchen exhaust systems, ensuring NFPA 96 compliance and safe customer environments.

You will document results, operate cleaning equipment, travel to job sites as required, and maintain vehicles and supplies; a high school diploma and clean driving record are required, with 3+ years of cleaning experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Travel to job sites as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Independent worker

Safety procedures

Vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power washing equipment

Ladders

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.

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

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.