Lead Hood Cleaning Technician

Socket.dev; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Company parties

Competitive salary

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Lead Hood Cleaning Technician to join our Charlotte, NC team. You will lead on-site hood cleanings, coordinate junior technicians, and ensure NFPA 96 standards are met; training is provided at our Atlanta headquarters.

After training, you return to the Charlotte area with a company vehicle and full equipment kit. Most work occurs after hours or overnight, with travel to sites in the Charlotte area.

Qualifications

• Prior hood/kitchen exhaust cleaning experience strongly preferred.
• Able to work at heights, on ladders, and on rooftops.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel to Atlanta for training (expenses paid).

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site hood cleaning and coordinate crew.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely (pressure washers, degreasers).
• Document service reports and compliance tags.
• Drive company vehicle on routes in Charlotte area.
• Communicate with restaurant managers and clients on-site.
• Maintain and stock equipment kit and vehicle to company standards.
• Perform work after hours or overnight when kitchens are closed.

Skills

Leadership

Crew leadership

Customer communication

Safety protocols

Travel readiness

Tools

Pressure washers

Degreasers

Job description

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $18–$25/hr during training and $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