Hood Manager

Summit Fire & Security; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security in Billings, MT, is seeking a Hood Manager to oversee the maintenance of exhaust systems for commercial kitchens and supervise crews. You will lead the Hood team, act as the main point of contact for customers and vendors, perform hood installations, and work after hours as needed.

The job requires safety‑forward thinking, ability to work with hand and power tools, strong communication, and reliable paperwork and driving duties to job sites.

Qualifications

• Leadership skills to motivate and direct a team.
• Ability to work with hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to safety and procedures.
• Effective communication with employees and customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Hood team members.
• Be the main point of contact for customers and vendors.
• Hood Installation.
• Work after hours when facilities are closed.
• Inspect, clean and perform maintenance.
• Take photos of work.
• Drive to and from job sites.
• Fill out paperwork.
• Keep truck and equipment in good condition.
• Clean kitchen exhaust systems including fans.
• Work safely with ladders and chemicals.
• Meet pre-scheduled appointments on time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Manual dexterity

Hand tools

Safety compliance

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or technical certification (related field)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of the Hood Manager position is to oversee the maintenance of exhaust systems of commercial kitchens and supervisory functions relating to crews.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Manage the Hood team members


• Be the main point of contact for customers and vendors


• Hood Installation


• 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


• Cleaning kitchen exhaust systems including fans


• 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.


• Associates degree or technical school certification if related field, preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• Leadership skills, ability to motivate, provide direction, required.


• 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 SFS'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, Affiantive 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.