Hood Cleaning Technician

Hood Cleaning Technician


Company
Public Display of Affection
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time, Part-time, and Contractor
Salary
30–40 an hour
Posted
16 hours ago
Via
Indeed

Job Description
Are you looking for reliable, rewarding work? Are you mechanically inclined, able to work independently, and want to work with a growing company that serves restaurants and facilities? Can you work in a team, do physically active overnight work, and desire the opportunity for career advancement and recognition of a job well done?

Standard Hood Cleaning is looking to hire and train a Hood Cleaning Technician and Employee #1. Excellent advancement and incentive opportunities are available along with competitive wage increases. Kitchen exhaust hood cleaning experience is a plus, or prior experience in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, pressure washing, or janitorial cleaning.

Responsibilities include:

ο‚· The set-up and take-down of job site equipment including hanging plastic sheeting, securing ladders, mixing chemicals, operating wet/dry vacuums, pre-sprayers, garden hoses, and high-pressure hoses, and wiping down stainless steel hoods.

ο‚· Pre-scraping greasy buildup from affected areas of kitchen exhaust systems

ο‚· Pressure washing the interior of kitchen exhaust systems including hoods, ductwork, filters, and exhaust fans

ο‚· Final clean-up in kitchens by wiping down the hoods, mopping up the floors, etc.

ο‚· Digital photography of all work performed at each job

ο‚· Independent completion of work projects with limited supervision

ο‚· Reporting mechanical deficiencies of customer and/or company equipment to management

ο‚· Provide high level of customer service and maintain and report any deficiencies to customer

ο‚· Maintaining the cleanliness of company tools, equipment, and vehicles each night

Requirements:

ο‚· Have a valid Driver's License with a minimum of 6 years driving experience

ο‚· Have personal transportation to and from our vehicle location

ο‚· Have a good driving record that passes our insurance company’s requirements

ο‚· Be willing to drive a full-size company truck and equipment to job sites

ο‚· Have a working cell phone and respond promptly to all calls from management

ο‚· Have a professional appearance

ο‚· Be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check

ο‚· Be dependable; able to show up on time, read and follow instructions

ο‚· Be physically fit; able to climb ladders, able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at times

ο‚· Have the desire to learn quickly and be able to work in a fast-paced work environment

ο‚· Have excellent attention to detail, and be able to work quickly and efficiently

ο‚· Be able to work flexible hours; nights, early mornings, and some weekends

ο‚· Be able to work safely in both hot, cold, and/or inclement weather

ο‚· Be able to complete work projects from start to finish with limited supervision

ο‚· Be fluent in English; able to communicate well with customers and other team members

ο‚· Be mechanically inclined and dedicated to learning the Standard Hood Cleaning systems and processes

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:
β€’ Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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