Lead Hood Cleaning Technician: Route Leader with Vehicle

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training program

Company vehicle provided aftertraining

Complete equipment kit

Competitive weekly pay

Room for growth

Job summary

Hoods Unlimited Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Lead Hood Cleaning Technician. After a fully paid training program at our Atlanta headquarters, you will return home to run your own route with a company vehicle and complete equipment kit.

Role requires leadership on-site, precise documentation, and adherence to NFPA 96 standards. Training covers cleaning process, safety, and customer service; most shifts are after hours or overnight.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Willingness to travel to Atlanta for training (expenses paid).

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 part of a crew.
• Operate pressure washers, degreasers, and other cleaning equipment safely.
• Take before-and-after photos and complete service documentation/compliance tags.
• Communicate professionally with restaurant managers and clients on-site.
• Drive 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

Leadership experience

Hood/kitchen exhaust cleaning

Valid driver’s license

Ability to travel

Job description

Hoods Unlimited Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Lead Hood Cleaning Technician. After a fully paid training program at our Atlanta headquarters, you will return home to run your own route with a company vehicle and complete equipment kit.

Role requires leadership on-site, precise documentation, and adherence to NFPA 96 standards. Training covers cleaning process, safety, and customer service; most shifts are after hours or overnight.