Lead Hood Cleaner
Quick Summary
Lead Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning Technician supervising crew operations and performing exhaust system cleaning and maintenance in Clearwater, FL.
Skills & Keywords
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Lead, supervise, and work alongside a crew performing commercial kitchen exhaust hood cleaning services.
- Plan, organize, and assign daily work activities to ensure jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards.
- Train, mentor, and develop technicians on proper cleaning methods, equipment operation, safety procedures, and quality expectations.
- Clean and maintain commercial kitchen exhaust hood systems in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
- Pressure wash hood canopies, duct collars, horizontal and vertical ductwork, exhaust fans, and fan blades to bare metal standards.
- Conduct pre-job and post-job inspections to verify quality workmanship, system cleanliness, and proper reassembly.
- Ensure all exhaust systems are fully operational before leaving the job site.
- Monitor crew performance and address quality, safety, or productivity concerns in the field.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on-site, providing professional communication and addressing service-related questions or concerns.
- Complete required service documentation, inspection reports, and job records accurately and on time.
- Ensure all team members comply with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Inspect and maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Communicate job status, staffing needs, issues, delays, or customer concerns to management.
- Assist with scheduling, route planning, and crew coordination as needed.
- Work flexible hours, including night, early morning, weekend, or extended shifts based on customer requirements.
- Promote a positive team environment focused on safety, accountability, and customer satisfaction.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience in commercial kitchen hood cleaning, industrial cleaning, pressure washing, or a related field.
- Previous experience leading, training, or supervising field personnel or service crews.
- Strong knowledge of commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning procedures, safety practices, and industry standards.
- Ability to effectively lead and motivate a team while maintaining productivity and quality expectations.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot field issues and make sound decisions independently.
- Ability to work in hot, cold, dirty, and confined environments.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, bending, and standing for extended periods.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to safety.
- Ability to meet company driving eligibility requirements, including holding a valid driver’s license and maintaining an acceptable motor vehicle record.
- 5+ years of commercial kitchen hood cleaning experience.
- Prior experience as a Crew Lead, Foreman, Team Lead, or Supervisor in a service or industrial environment.
- IKECA Certification or other industry-related certifications.
- Experience training and developing technicians.
- Knowledge of NFPA 96 requirements and commercial kitchen ventilation systems.
- Experience operating pressure washing and specialized hood cleaning equipment.
- FMLA General Notice (English)
- FMLA General Notice (Spanish)
- USERRA Rights Notice (English)
- USERRA Rights Notice (Spanish)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Notice (English)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Notice (Spanish)
- E‑Verify Participation Posters
- Right to Work Posters
- Your Rights Under Illinois Employment Laws
- Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act
- Illinois Equal Pay Act – Pay Transparency Notice
- VESSA (Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act)
- Illinois Right to Privacy Poster (English)
- Illinois Right to Privacy Poster (Spanish)
- Illinois Right to Privacy Poster (Polish)
- CA Minimum Wage
- CA Paid Sick Leave
- CA Pregnancy Disability/CFRA Leave
- CA Whistleblower Protections
- CA Transgender Rights
- NC Wage & Hour Notice
- NC OSHA Notice
Job Summary
Piper Fire Protection's Clearwater, FL branch is seeking an experienced and dependable Lead Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning Technician to oversee and work alongside a crew performing cleaning, inspection, and basic maintenance of commercial kitchen exhaust systems. This working-lead position is responsible for directing daily field operations, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently, maintaining quality standards, and serving as the primary point of contact at customer sites. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, commercial hood cleaning experience, and the ability to motivate and develop team members while maintaining a high level of customer service and operational excellence.
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