KITCHEN HOOD CLEANING TECHNICIAN

Done Right Hood & Fire Safety; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Stable, full-time hours

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Done Right Hood & Fire Safety is seeking a full-time hood cleaning technician for South Florida. You will drive to restaurant locations, operate hot-water pressure washers, and clean hoods, ducts, and precipitators while protecting customer property.

Nights, early mornings, and occasional overtime shifts are required, with opportunities for advancement into crew lead and management. We value reliability, safety, and teamwork; a valid driver’s license, 1+ year of related manual labor, and the

Qualifications

• 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.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (CDL not required).
• Willing to work nights, early mornings, or occasional daytime shifts (overtime available).
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a safety-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Drive a company van to 1–3 restaurant locations per shift and ensure on-time arrivals.
• Set up work areas, protect customer property, and operate hot-water pressure washers to clean 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Safety-minded

Physically fit

Willing to work nights

Reliability

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.

See what we do: Watch this short video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNNwiLg82Ak&list=WL

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

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 18.00 - 24.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift Availability:

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

Ability To Commute:

• South Florida

Work Location: In person

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!