Night Kitchen Exhaust Tech – Safety & Growth

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle

ALL In Ownership Plan for eligible

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC in Nashville, TN is seeking a Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician to independently perform the full KEC service lifecycle—setup, containment, pre-scrape, power washing, and final cleanup—on commercial kitchen exhaust systems.

This full-time, 3rd shift (10pm–6am) role emphasizes NFPA 96 compliance, safe chemical handling, thorough documentation, and reliable job handoffs while protecting customer facilities and working with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months and above of experience as a KEC apprentice or KEC technician is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on jobs.
• Must have a clean driving record and active driver’s license, if driving role.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete KEC services including setup and teardown of containment.
• Power wash hoods, ducts, filters, and exhaust fans to NFPA 96 standards.
• Prepare accurate service reports and communicate results promptly.
• Inspect and maintain service vehicles and equipment; load/unload materials.
• Travel to job sites as required.
• Follow all safety procedures and PPE guidelines.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 months+ KEC apprentice or technician experience

Clean driving record and active driver's license (if driving role)

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC in Nashville, TN is seeking a Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician to independently perform the full KEC service lifecycle—setup, containment, pre-scrape, power washing, and final cleanup—on commercial kitchen exhaust systems.

This full-time, 3rd shift (10pm–6am) role emphasizes NFPA 96 compliance, safe chemical handling, thorough documentation, and reliable job handoffs while protecting customer facilities and working with minimal supervision.