Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician

ServiceMaster Clean of Fraser Valley; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training & development

Uniforms provided

Company equipment and tools

Comprehensive benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

SERVPRO is seeking a Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician to protect restaurants and commercial kitchens by cleaning kitchen exhaust systems. You’ll work with an experienced team, using specialized equipment and power washing techniques, to ensure fire safety and code compliance.

The role offers hands-on work, training, uniforms, and a pathway for advancement within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to learn new skills.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Clean commercial kitchen exhaust systems, including exhaust hoods, ductwork, grease filters, and rooftop units when required.
• Set up and break down equipment safely and efficiently.
• Protect surrounding areas to maintain clean and organized job sites.
• Operate pressure washing and specialized cleaning equipment.
• Follow all SERVPRO safety procedures and OSHA guidelines.
• Ensure all work meets NFPA 96 standards and customer expectations.
• Complete job documentation, photographs, and service reports.
• Perform inspections and identify areas needing additional cleaning or maintenance.
• Communicate professionally with customers and teammates.
• Help maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Participate in ongoing safety meetings and training.

Skills

Positive attitude

Dependable punctual

Mechanically inclined

Independent & team worker

Attention to detail

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician

Build Your Career with SERVPRO

At SERVPRO, we’re more than a restoration company—we’re a team dedicated to helping businesses stay safe, clean, and operational. We’re looking for hardworking, dependable individuals who take pride in quality work and want to build a long-term career.

As a Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician, you’ll help protect restaurants and commercial kitchens from fire hazards by professionally cleaning kitchen exhaust systems. Your work is essential to maintaining fire safety, meeting code requirements, and giving our customers peace of mind.

If you enjoy hands‑on work, don’t mind working at heights, and want a career with opportunities to learn and advance, we’d love to meet you.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Paid training
• Uniforms provided
• Company equipment and tools
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional development
• A supportive team environment
• And much more!

What You’ll Do

As a Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician, you’ll work alongside an experienced team to clean and maintain commercial kitchen exhaust systems using specialized equipment and power washing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Clean commercial kitchen exhaust systems, including:
  • Exhaust hoods
  • Ductwork
  • Grease filters
  • Exhaust fans (including rooftop units when required)
• Set up and break down equipment efficiently and safely
• Protect surrounding areas to maintain clean and organized job sites
• Operate pressure washing and specialized cleaning equipment
• Follow all SERVPRO safety procedures and OSHA guidelines
• Ensure all work meets NFPA 96 standards and customer expectations
• Complete job documentation, photographs, and service reports
• Perform inspections and identify areas requiring additional cleaning or maintenance
• Communicate professionally with customers and teammates
• Help maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Participate in ongoing safety meetings and training

What We’re Looking For

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Dependable and punctual
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to learn new skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail

  Qualifications

  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
  • Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and occasional holidays as business needs require
  • Previous experience in commercial cleaning, pressure washing, restoration, construction, or a related trade is preferred but not required—we will train the right candidate
  • IICRC certifications are a plus but not required

  Physical Requirements

  This position is physically demanding and requires the ability to:

  • Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance
  • Climb ladders and work on rooftops safely
  • Work at ceiling heights and in confined spaces such as crawl spaces and attics
  • Stand, bend, kneel, crawl, and reach for extended periods
  • Repeatedly push, pull, lift, and carry equipment
  • Work around commercial cleaning chemicals and pressure washing equipment
  • Work in varying weather conditions when servicing rooftop exhaust systems

  Why SERVPRO?

  Every job you complete helps reduce fire risks and keeps restaurants operating safely. You’ll gain valuable technical skills, receive ongoing training, and have opportunities to grow into leadership roles within a company that values hard work, professionalism, and teamwork.