Night Shift Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician

Kitchen Guard of Northeast Ohio; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchen Guard of Northeast Ohio is seeking a Night Shift Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician to ensure the safety of restaurants by cleaning exhaust systems overnight. This role is for hardworking individuals who thrive in physical work environments, often operating independently or in small teams.

You will be responsible for pressure washing systems, removing grease, and maintaining equipment, while adhering to safety protocols. This is a great opportunity for those who enjoy hands-on work and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Dependable, shows up on time and ready to work.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Comfortable working in hot, greasy environments.

Responsibilities

• Pressure wash commercial kitchen exhaust systems.
• Remove grease from hoods, ducts, filters, and rooftop exhaust fans.
• Climb ladders and access rooftops safely.

Skills

Self-motivated and dependable

Problem-solving

Physical endurance

Job description

Night Shift Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician

Kitchen Guard of Northeast Ohio

Not a desk job. Not a customer service job. Not for someone who wants to sit still.

We're looking for hardworking people who enjoy physical work, solving problems, and seeing the results of their efforts at the end of every shift.

At Kitchen Guard, we clean commercial kitchen exhaust systems that help protect restaurants from grease buildup and fire hazards. Most of our work takes place overnight while restaurants are closed, which means you'll often work independently or with a small crew without managers looking over your shoulder.

If you like staying busy, working with your hands, and being judged by results instead of meetings, keep reading.

What You'll Do

• Pressure wash commercial kitchen exhaust systems
• Remove grease from hoods, ducts, filters, and rooftop exhaust fans
• Set up and tear down equipment at each job site
• Climb ladders and access rooftops safely
• Work efficiently to complete jobs on schedule
• Follow safety procedures and company standards
• Maintain equipment and report any issues
• Work independently with limited supervision

What Makes Someone Successful Here?

• Self-motivated and dependable
• Works well without constant supervision
• Moves with purpose and urgency
• Comfortable making decisions and solving problems
• Takes pride in doing tough work well
• Shows up on time and ready to work
• Doesn't mind getting dirty

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding position.

• Work overnight shifts
• Climb ladders and access commercial rooftops
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly
• Push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and reach throughout the shift
• Stand and move for 8-10+ hours
• Work in hot, greasy, and sometimes uncomfortable environments
• Handle pressure washing equipment and hoses

Experience

• Construction
• Roofing
• Manufacturing
• Landscaping
• Fire service
• Military
• Warehouse operations
• Industrial cleaning
• Skilled trades

No kitchen exhaust cleaning experience? No problem. We'll train the right person.

Why Work With Us?

We're a growing Northeast Ohio company with a simple mission: protect people, property, and peace of mind.

We work hard, move fast, help each other succeed, and take pride in a job well done.

If you're looking for a career where your effort matters and your work speaks for itself, we'd like to meet you.

Kitchen Guard is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.