Kitchen Hood Suppression Technician

Summit Fire & Security; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security seeks a Kitchen Hood Suppression Technician to clean grease from commercial kitchen exhausts and service hood fire suppression systems while supervising crew members. This role requires after-hours work, strong leadership, and a focus on safety and accuracy.

You will document inspections, take photos, drive between sites, and ensure equipment and personal safety while interacting professionally with restaurant staff and management.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Leadership and direction skills are essential.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Demonstrated safety-forward thinking and diligence.

Responsibilities

• Clean grease from commercial kitchen exhaust systems.
• Inspect, service, and maintain hood fire suppression systems.
• Supervise crews and coordinate on-site work.
• Document inspections and repairs; take photos.
• Drive to and from job sites; complete paperwork.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment; ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Mechanical ability

Hand & power tools

Safety-minded

Collaboration

Diligence

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand & power tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of the Kitchen Hood Suppression Technician position is to assist with and be responsible for cleaning grease from the cooking exhaust systems of commercial kitchens, inspecting and servicing kitchen hood fire suppression systems, and performing supervisory functions relating to crews.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Work after hours once facilities are closed, in and outside
• Inspect, service, and maintain commercial kitchen hood fire suppression systems.
• Often work alone with a helper and must be able to interact professionally with restaurant management and staff and be honest and trustworthy
• Inspections, clean up and some maintenance
• Document inspection findings, service performed, and any repairs needed.
• Taking photos of work
• Driving to and from job to shop
• Filling out paperwork
• Keeping truck and machine in working condition
• Cleaning kitchen exhaust systems including fans
• Roof, filters, working safely with ladders and chemicals
• Getting to per-scheduled appointments on time
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalent, required.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• Leadership skills, ability to motivate, provide direction, required.
• Light mechanical ability, preferred.
• Work with hand/power tools
• Demonstrate critical/ safety forward thinking skills.
• Collaborator and ability to work with all levels of employees.
• Strong diligence and accuracy

Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, ascend and descend step stools, ladders and stairs, kneel, lift <60lbs, reach above and below shoulders, stand and walk for extended periods of time. Employee is required to see in color, close and far distances, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus. Employee will occasional be required to balance, crouch, drive, kneel, lift >60lbs, sit, stoop, twist, and work at heights.

Work Environment:

Employees will regularly be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Employee will occasionally be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Employee must consistently wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affi...

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.