Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician

The Total Group of Companies is looking for a Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician to join our team of fire and safety professionals! This role will focus on inspecting and cleaning commercial kitchen exhaust systems in accordance with NFPA 96, applicable fire-code requirements and company procedures.

Daily tasks and activities include, but are not limited to:

• Inspect and clean commercial kitchen exhaust systems
• Clean kitchen hoods, filters, grease-removal devices, accessible ductwork, exhaust fans and related components
• Remove grease and other combustible deposits using approved cleaning methods
• Set up containment and protect kitchen equipment and surrounding areas
• Safely operate pressure-washing, scraping and degreasing equipment
• Access rooftop exhaust fans using ladders and approved fall-protection equipment
• Complete before-and-after inspections and take clear photographs of completed work
• Apply service labels and complete required cleaning documentation
• Identify and report inaccessible areas, damaged components and other deficiencies
• Maintain company tools, cleaning equipment, PPE and vehicles
• Communicate professionally with clients and site representatives
• Follow all company and site-specific health and safety procedures

The ideal candidate would possess the following traits:

• Detail-oriented and safety-driven
• Reliable, punctual and flexible
• Comfortable completing physically demanding work
• Comfortable working at heights and accessing rooftops
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional with strong communication skills
• Organized and able to complete accurate documentation
• Willing to learn and expand their technical knowledge
• Comfortable working in hot, greasy and physically challenging environments
• Positive, dependable and solutions-focused