Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning Technician

HOODS UNLIMITED, INC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 54,600 - 72,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Company car

Company parties

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

A leading kitchen safety company in Charlotte, NC is hiring Hood Cleaning Technicians. This hands-on role includes cleaning exhaust systems and providing customer service in commercial kitchens. No prior experience is needed as full training is provided, and after training, technicians can earn $1,300–$1,600 per week. Benefits include a competitive salary, company car, and potential for career advancement.

Qualifications

• No experience required — full training provided.
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, and work on rooftops.
• Comfortable with overnight work.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Clean commercial kitchen exhaust systems to fire code standards.
• Operate cleaning equipment, lifts, and vehicles safely.
• Work overnight shifts (Sunday–Thursday nights typical).
• Take before-and-after photos and submit reports.
• Deliver professional customer service at client locations.
• Support team members to ensure jobs are completed on time.

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

About Us

Hoods Unlimited is a leader in commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning and fire safety. We partner with restaurants, schools, hospitals, and food facilities across the Southeast to keep kitchens safe, compliant, and operating efficiently.

Position Overview

We’re hiring Hood Cleaning Technicians in Charlotte, NC! This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and essential to ensuring fire safety in commercial kitchens. You’ll work mostly overnight shifts cleaning exhaust systems, documenting services, and working as part of a team to deliver excellent results.

All new hires will complete training at our Atlanta office (Woodstock, GA). During training, housing and food are fully covered by the company. Once you successfully complete training, you’ll return to Charlotte to begin full-time work in your local market.

What We Offer

• Starting pay: $18/hr with opportunities for raises and promotions
• Paid training in Woodstock, GA with housing and food provided
• Full-time schedule with steady, year-round work
• Career growth potential: After training, earn $1,300–$1,600 per week as a Lead Technician
• Company-provided uniforms, equipment, and vehicles
• Clear advancement path with leadership opportunities

Responsibilities

• Clean commercial kitchen exhaust systems to fire code standards
• Operate cleaning equipment, lifts, and vehicles safely
• Work overnight shifts (Sunday–Thursday nights typical)
• Take before-and-after photos and submit reports
• Deliver professional customer service at client locations
• Support team members to ensure jobs are completed on time

Qualifications

• No experience required — full training provided
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, and work on rooftops
• Comfortable with overnight work
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and safety-focused

Compensation

• $18/hr starting pay during training and early stages
• After training, potential to earn $1,300–$1,600/week as a Lead Technician

Compensation: $1,200.00 - $1,600.00 per week

Flexible work from home options available.