Lead Hood Cleaning Technician — Own Route after Training

Hoods Unlimited Inc; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Company parties

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Hoods Unlimited Inc. is seeking an experienced Lead Hood Cleaning Technician in the Charlotte, NC area. The role starts with a fully paid training program at our Atlanta headquarters before returning home to run your own route with a company vehicle and complete equipment kit.

Training spans 2–10 weeks with travel expenses covered, followed by a fully stocked kit and company vehicle. Competitive weekly pay after training is $1,350–$1,650, with most work occurring after hours or overnight in

Qualifications

• Experience with hood/kitchen exhaust cleaning preferred.
• Able to work at heights and rooftops.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Willingness to travel to Atlanta for training (expenses paid).
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete kitchen exhaust system cleanings (hoods, filters, fans, ductwork, rooftop components) per NFPA 96.
• Lead and coordinate on-site work, guiding junior technicians when in a crew.
• Operate pressure washers, degreasers, and other cleaning equipment safely.
• Take before-and-after photos and complete accurate service docs/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, per route/schedule.
• Maintain and restock 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.

Skills

Leadership

Physical stamina

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Pressure washers

Degreasers

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Hoods Unlimited Inc. is seeking an experienced Lead Hood Cleaning Technician in the Charlotte, NC area. The role starts with a fully paid training program at our Atlanta headquarters before returning home to run your own route with a company vehicle and complete equipment kit.

Training spans 2–10 weeks with travel expenses covered, followed by a fully stocked kit and company vehicle. Competitive weekly pay after training is $1,350–$1,650, with most work occurring after hours or overnight in