Kitchen Exhaust Hood Fan Maintenance & Repair Technician

Core Hood Cleaning; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission on upsells

Job summary

Core Services Hood Cleaning & Fire Prevention in San Diego, CA is hiring a Kitchen Exhaust Hood Fan Maintenance & Repair Technician to install, maintain, and repair exhaust fans at customer sites.

The role starts part-time (20-29 hours/week) with a clear path to full-time as the service line grows, offering daytime shifts, hands-on electrical/ mechanical work, and on-site upsell opportunities. You will work safely at heights and represent the company professionally.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and repairing restaurant exhaust fans.
• Electrical work involved; license or certification strongly preferred.
• Comfortable working at heights, on ladders and rooftops.
• Reliable, detail-oriented with accurate problem diagnosis on first try.
• Strong communication; explain issues and fixes clearly to customers.
• Available for daytime shifts, weekdays; possible growth to full-time.

Responsibilities

• Install new kitchen exhaust fans and related components on site.
• Diagnose and repair fan motors, belts, bearings, wiring, and related issues.
• Perform routine maintenance to keep fans running safely and efficiently.
• Identify additional repairs or upsells and flag for on-site upsell opportunities.
• Work safely at heights and keep accurate notes on work performed and parts used.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Electrical work

Height safety

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Daytime availability

Tools

Exhaust fan installation

Fan repair

Job description

Kitchen Exhaust Hood Fan Maintenance & Repair Technician

Also searched as: Exhaust Fan Technician, Commercial Kitchen Fan Repair Tech, HVAC/Exhaust Fan Installer

Job Title: Kitchen Exhaust Hood Fan Maintenance & Repair Technician

Company: Core Services Hood Cleaning & Fire Prevention

Location: San Diego, CA — Field-Based (on-site at customer restaurants/commercial kitchens)

Job Type: Part-Time, with a path to Full-Time

Schedule: Daytime, weekdays, approximately 20-29 hours/week to start

Pay: $25–$28/hour, based on experience, with room to grow, plus commission opportunity on approved upsells, repairs, and fixes identified on-site

Reports To: Operations Team

Industry: Commercial Kitchen Equipment, Hood Cleaning, Fire Prevention, HVAC/Exhaust Systems

ABOUT CORE SERVICES

Core Services Hood Cleaning & Fire Prevention is a rapidly growing hood cleaning and fire prevention company based in San Diego, CA. We're a lean, hands-on team serving restaurants and commercial kitchens across the county. We move fast, we hold people accountable, and we're building out our service lines to offer customers more of what they need under one roof.

THE ROLE

We're hiring a Kitchen Exhaust Hood Fan Maintenance & Repair Technician to install, maintain, and repair the exhaust fans that keep commercial kitchens running safely and up to code. You'll work on-site at restaurants and commercial kitchens, diagnosing issues, performing repairs, and completing new installs. This role starts part-time with a clear path to full-time as our fan maintenance and repair line grows.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

• Install new kitchen exhaust fans and related components at customer sites.
• Diagnose and repair fan motors, belts, bearings, wiring, and other mechanical or electrical issues.
• Perform routine maintenance to keep exhaust fans running safely and efficiently.
• Identify additional repairs, upgrades, or fixes a customer may need and flag them for an on-site upsell.
• Work safely at heights, on ladders, and on rooftops where exhaust fans are typically mounted.
• Keep accurate notes on work performed, parts used, and any follow-up needed.
• Represent Core Services professionally in front of customers on every job.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and repairing exhaust fans for restaurant/commercial kitchen hoods.
• An electrician's license or certification required or strongly preferred, given the electrical work involved in fan motors and wiring.
• Comfortable and confident working at heights, on ladders, and on rooftops.
• A reliable, detail-oriented operator who diagnoses problems correctly the first time.
• Strong communication skills — you can explain an issue and a recommended fix to a customer in plain language.
• Available for daytime shifts, weekdays, with the flexibility to grow into full-time hours.

COMPENSATION & GROWTH

• Pay: $25–$28/hour, based on experience, with room to grow.
• Commission opportunity on approved upsells, repairs, or fixes identified on-site.
• Starts part-time with a clear path to a full-time position as our fan maintenance and repair line grows.
• Opportunity to grow into other roles at Core Services as the company grows.

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