Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician | NFPA 96 Specialist

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

ALL In Ownership Plan for full-time

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is hiring a Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician to independently perform full KEC service lifecycle on commercial systems. You will setup containment, pre-scrape grease, power wash, and complete final cleanup while maintaining NFPA 96 standards.

You will protect customer environments, document findings, and communicate results promptly, with a focus on safety and quality under minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in commercial cleaning as a KEC apprentice or KEC technician is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on jobs.
• Must have a clean driving record and active driver’s license, if driving role.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete KEC services including setup and teardown of containment including hanging plastic sheeting, setting up ladders, wet/dry vacuums, hoses, pre-sprayers, mixing chemicals, and high-pressure washing equipment.
• Pre-scrape grease buildup and power wash hoods, ducts, filters, and exhaust fans to NFPA 96 standards.
• Perform final cleanup and restore kitchen environments to operational condition.
• Protect customer facilities, appliances, and surrounding areas during all service activities.
• Identify deficiencies, hazards, or non-compliant conditions and document findings.
• Install and service first aid kits by mounting units, restocking supplies, and ensuring OSHA compliance through routine inspections and documentation, as required.
• Complete accurate service reports and communicate results in a timely manner.
• Inspect and maintain service vehicles and equipment; initiate repair requests as needed.
• Operate vehicles and warehouse equipment to safely load/unload materials.
• Monitor inventory and request supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Safely handle and dispose of cleaning chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Follow all company safety procedures including PPE and driver safety.
• Use of hand tools and cleaning equipment.
• Travel to job sites as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years of experience in commercial cleaning as a KEC apprentice or KEC technician

Demonstrated ability to work independently on jobs

Must have a clean driving record and active driver’s license

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is hiring a Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician to independently perform full KEC service lifecycle on commercial systems. You will setup containment, pre-scrape grease, power wash, and complete final cleanup while maintaining NFPA 96 standards.

You will protect customer environments, document findings, and communicate results promptly, with a focus on safety and quality under minimal supervision.