Hood Technician

Summit Fire & Security; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security in Missoula, MT is seeking a Hood Technician to clean grease from commercial kitchen exhaust systems and supervise crews while upholding safety standards.

You will work after hours, interact with restaurant staff, perform inspections, take photos, and handle paperwork. Must maintain equipment and drive to job sites with attention to safety and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team-motivation skills required.
• Basic mechanical ability preferred.
• Ability to use hand/power tools.
• Demonstrate safety-forward thinking and diligence.
• Ability to work with all levels of employees.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record is required.

Responsibilities

• Clean grease from commercial kitchen exhaust systems.
• Work after hours at facilities and interact with restaurant staff.
• Perform inspections, cleaning and light maintenance.
• Take photos of completed work.
• Drive to and from job sites and complete paperwork.
• Maintain truck and equipment in good working order.
• Follow safety protocols with ladders and chemicals.
• Attend to scheduled appointments on time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Safety-minded

Manual dexterity

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:

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:

• 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, Aff
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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