Hood Technician

Summit Fire & Security; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security is seeking a Hood Technician to clean and maintain commercial kitchen exhaust systems. The role involves after-hours work, inspecting sites, and coordinating with restaurant staff to ensure safety and quality.

You will document work with photos and paperwork, and manage truck and equipment between sites. The ideal candidate has a HS Diploma or equivalent, strong leadership and collaboration skills, and a safety-forward mindset.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent, required.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Clean grease from cooking exhaust systems in commercial kitchens and supervise crews.
• Work after hours, sometimes solo with a helper, and coordinate with restaurant staff.
• Conduct inspections, cleanup, and some maintenance activities.
• Take photos of work and fill out paperwork.
• Drive to job sites and maintain company vehicle and equipment.
• Operate safely with ladders and chemicals; use PPE as required.
• Meet scheduled appointments and communicate progress to customers.

Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Hand tools

Safety minded

Collaboration

Diligence

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

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

• 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

Education, Training, Certifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent, required.

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, Affirmative 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.