Hood Technician

Summit Fire & Security; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-term disability – employer paid

Short-term disability – employer paid

Life insurance for team members and dependents

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A safety solutions company is seeking a Hood Technician in New York to manage cleaning of kitchen exhaust systems. The role involves after-hours work, conducting inspections, and maintenance duties. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and valid driving license, with strong leadership and communication skills. Benefits include paid vacation, medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, and additional voluntary benefits. This position ensures operational excellence and life safety for clients.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English.
• Must comply with Drug and Alcohol policy.

Responsibilities

• Clean kitchen exhaust systems, including fans.
• Work after hours inside and outside the facilities.
• Conduct inspections, cleanup and perform maintenance.
• Maintain truck and equipment in working condition and ensure safety.
• Take photos for documentation and follow company safety policies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Light mechanical ability

Experience with hand and power tools

Critical thinking skills

Collaboration skills

Diligence and accuracy

English communication

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

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.

Responsibilities

• Work after hours once facilities are closed, both inside and outside.
• Often work alone with a helper, interacting professionally with restaurant management and staff, demonstrating honesty and trustworthiness.
• Conduct inspections, cleanup and perform some maintenance.
• Take photos of work for documentation.
• Drive to and from job sites and the shop.
• Fill out required paperwork.
• Keep truck and equipment in working condition.
• Work safely with ladders, chemicals, roofs, filters and other hazardous materials.
• Maintain timely completion of scheduled appointments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Clean kitchen exhaust systems, including fans.

Qualifications

Education & Training

• HS Diploma or equivalent, required.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Leadership skills, ability to motivate, provide direction (required).
• Light mechanical ability, preferred.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Demonstrate critical and safety forward‑thinking skills.
• Collaborator able to work with employees at all levels.
• Strong diligence and accuracy.

Communication Skills

• 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 comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, including customer‑specific requirements as per contract.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Employees will frequently bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift up to 60 lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods. Must see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus. Occasionally required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift over 60 lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.

Work will be outside and potentially in hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Occasionally required indoors in office setting. Must wear all appropriate personal protective equipment as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long‑term disability – employer paid
• Short‑term disability – employer paid
• Additional voluntary ancillary benefits such as accident and hospital indemnity
• Life insurance for team members and dependents
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program

Core Values (PIPE)

• We are passionate about life safety.
• We have integrity (do the right thing).
• We work in partnership with our customers and community.
• We constantly strive for operational excellence (do things right).