Kitchen Hood Cleaning Technician

Done Right Hood & Fire Safety; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Done Right Hood & Fire Safety is seeking a full-time Hood Cleaning Technician to service commercial kitchens across the NYC area. Responsibilities include driving to restaurant sites, operating pressure washers, coordinating access with managers, and leading small crew members.

The role requires a strong safety mindset and the ability to work night, early morning, or occasional daytime shifts. Applicants should have 1+ year of hood cleaning or related labor, a valid driver's license, and the

Qualifications

• 1+ year of hood cleaning, power washing, or related manual labor.
• Valid driver’s license (CDL not required).
• Physically capable of lifting up to 60 lbs, climbing ladders, and working in greasy spaces.
• Willing to work nights, early mornings, or occasional daytime shifts.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a safety-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Drive a company van to 1-3 restaurant locations per shift and ensure safe, on-time arrivals.
• Set up work areas, protect property, and operate hot-water pressure washers to clean hoods, ducts, and precipitators.
• Communicate professionally with restaurant managers to coordinate access and completion of jobs.
• Lead and train 1-2 crew members on cleaning methods, safety, and quality standards.
• Follow FDNY, NFPA 96, and company safety procedures for fire prevention and PPE.
• Record before/after photos, service reports, and job details in the mobile app.
• Maintain and clean equipment, restock supplies, and report issues promptly.
• Be dependable, professional, and a team player; contribute to overall success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety-conscious

Reliability

Overtime ready

Job description

About Us

Done Right Hood & Fire Safety is an FDNY-approved fire-safety company specializing in commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning. We proudly serve all five boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester. Our crews play a key role in keeping restaurants safe by removing combustible grease from hoods, ducts, fans, and electrostatic precipitators using professional-grade pressure-washing equipment, most often during overnight hours when kitchens are closed. We’re growing fast and looking for hands-on, reliable, and motivated individuals who want to build a long-term career. This position offers clear growth potential to become a Crew Lead and eventually move into management as we expand.

What You’ll Do

• Drive a company van to 1-3 restaurant locations per shift and ensure safe, on-time arrivals.
• Set up work areas, protect customer property, and operate hot-water pressure washers to clean kitchen hoods, ducts, fans, and precipitator units.
• Communicate professionally with restaurant managers to coordinate access and completion of jobs.
• Lead and train 1-2 crew members, teaching proper cleaning methods, safety, and quality standards.
• Follow FDNY, NFPA 96, and company safety procedures for fire prevention, chemical handling, and PPE.
• Use a mobile app to record before/after photos, service reports, and job details.
• Maintain and clean equipment, restock supplies, and report any issues immediately.
• Be dependable, professional, and a team player; our success depends on consistency and trust.

What You Bring

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (CDL not required).
• 1+ year of experience in hood cleaning, power washing, or related manual labor.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 60 lbs, climbing ladders, and working in confined or greasy spaces.
• Willing to work nights, early mornings, or occasional daytime shifts (overtime available).
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a safety-first attitude.
• Reliable, responsible, and ready to learn—we’ll teach the rest!

Bonus Points If You Have

• FDNY Certificate of Fitness
• OSHA-10 certification
• Prior crew-lead or supervisor experience

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Stable, full-time hours
• Career advancement opportunities with a growing company

License/Certification

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift Availability

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability To Commute

• Brooklyn, NY 11207 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Join a team that values hard work, reliability, and growth.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (CDL not required).
• 1+ year of experience in hood cleaning, power washing, or related manual labor.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 60 lbs, climbing ladders, and working in confined or greasy spaces.
• Willing to work nights, early mornings, or occasional daytime shifts (overtime available).
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a safety-first attitude.
• Reliable, responsible, and ready to learn—we’ll teach the rest!