Lead Hood Cleaning Technician

Hoodsunlimited; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Company parties

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Hoodsunlimited in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Lead Hood Cleaning Technician to manage on-site kitchen exhaust cleanings and coordinate a small crew. After a fully paid training at our Atlanta headquarters, you return home to run your route with a company vehicle and complete equipment kit.

The role requires working at heights, traveling for training, and delivering professional service to restaurant clients, with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy in documentation.

Qualifications

• Hood/kitchen exhaust cleaning experience preferred.
• Able to work at heights and rooftops.
• Physically able to perform demanding manual labor.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel to Atlanta for training, all expenses paid.
• Available to work evening/overnight shifts as needed.
• Leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform hood cleaning to NFPA 96 standards.
• Lead on-site work and guide junior technicians.
• Operate pressure washers, degreasers, and other equipment safely.
• Take before‑and‑after photos and complete service documentation.
• Communicate professionally with restaurant managers and clients on-site.
• Drive a company vehicle to and from job sites across the Charlotte area.
• Maintain and restock equipment kit and vehicle to company standards.
• Follow all safety protocols, including working at heights and rooftops.
• Most jobs are performed after hours or overnight.

Skills

Hood cleaning experience

Leadership

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel

Tools

Pressure washer

Degreaser

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company parties
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Job Type:

Full-Time

Pay:

$18–$25/hr during training • $1,350–$1,650/week after training

We're looking for an experienced Lead Hood Cleaning Technician to join our team in Charlotte, NC. This role starts with a fully paid training program at our Atlanta headquarters before you return home to run your own route with a company vehicle and a complete equipment kit.

Training Program

• 2–10 weeks of hands‑on training at our Atlanta, GA headquarters, based on your experience level
• All travel expenses covered — flights or mileage, lodging, and meals
• Paid $18–$25/hr during training, based on experience
• Hands‑on instruction covering our cleaning process, safety standards, equipment, documentation, and customer service expectations
• Upon completion, you'll return to the Charlotte area with a company vehicle and a fully stocked equipment kit

What You’ll Do

• Perform complete kitchen exhaust system cleanings (hoods, filters, fans, ductwork, and rooftop components) in accordance with NFPA 96 standards
• Lead and coordinate on‑site work, including guiding junior technicians when working as part of a crew
• Operate pressure washers, degreasers, and other cleaning equipment safely and effectively
• Take before‑and‑after photos and complete accurate service documentation/compliance tags for each job
• Communicate professionally with restaurant managers and clients on‑site
• Drive a company vehicle to and from job sites across the Charlotte area, following an assigned route/schedule
• Maintain and restock your equipment kit and vehicle to company standards
• Follow all safety protocols, including working at heights and on rooftops
• Most jobs are performed after hours or overnight, when kitchens are closed

What We’re Looking For

• Prior hood/kitchen exhaust cleaning experience strongly preferred
• Comfortable working at heights, on ladders, and on rooftops
• Physically able to perform demanding manual labor in varying conditions (heat, confined spaces, etc.)
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Willingness to travel to Atlanta for the training period (all expenses paid)
• Available to work evening/overnight shifts as needed
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
• Leadership experience or the ability to guide a small crew is a plus

What We Offer

• Fully paid training program at company headquarters (travel, lodging, and meals covered)
• Company vehicle and complete equipment kit provided after training
• Competitive weekly pay: $1,350–$1,650/week after training
• Room for growth within the company