Industrial Cleaning Technician I / II / III

New Berlin WI
Primarily Overnight Field Work
Full-Time Non-Exempt

Build a Skilled Trade Career with Giddings Hawkins (A Liquid Environmental Solutions Company)

Giddings Hawkins is hiring Industrial Cleaning Technicians at multiple experience levels. This is hands-on field work cleaning and maintaining commercial kitchen exhaust systems and industrial equipment. Most work is performed overnight and involves rooftop access ladders and physically demanding tasks.

We are hiring at three levels based on experience and capability. Candidates may qualify at Level I II or III depending on background.

Compensation

Level I Entry-Level Technician
$25.00/hr (Day Shift)
$26.00/hr (Evening/Overnight Shift)

Level II Experienced Technician
$26.00 $28.00/hr based on experience

Level III Team Lead Technician
$28.00 per hour based on certifications and leadership experience

Overtime available and expected. Weekly pay. Benefits included.

Final level placement will be determined based on skills certifications and field experience.

What Youll Do

Clean commercial kitchen exhaust systems (hoods ducts fans vents)
Operate pressure washers and industrial cleaning equipment
Access rooftops ladders and elevated areas safely
Remove grease buildup using approved tools and methods
Travel locally to customer sites in company vehicles
Work overnight shifts and extended hours as required
Follow all safety and compliance standards (including NFPA 96)

Level II and III technicians may also:

Drive company vehicles
Lead small crews
Complete job documentation and inspection reports
Train and mentor junior technicians
Ensure regulatory and safety compliance onsite

How Level Placement Works

Level I Entry Level
No prior hood-cleaning experience required.
Ideal for dependable individuals with strong work ethic and willingness to learn a skilled trade.

Helpful backgrounds include:
Warehouse landscaping construction labor industrial sanitation pressure washing restoration military field roles.

Level II Experienced Technician
Typically 13 years of relevant field experience.
Must demonstrate independent equipment operation and strong safety awareness.

Transferable backgrounds may include:
Industrial maintenance HVAC service roofing restoration technician field service technician mechanical technician CDL field operations commercial cleaning lead roles.

Level III Team Lead Technician
3 years of relevant field experience with leadership responsibility.
Responsible for supervising crews jobsite execution and safety compliance.

Transferable backgrounds may include:
Industrial maintenance supervision HVAC lead tech restoration project lead roofing foreman refinery or plant maintenance lead municipal field supervisor military NCO leadership roles.

Minimum Requirements (All Levels)

Ability to lift up to 55 lbs
Ability to work at heights and on rooftops
Comfortable with overnight and weekend shifts
Valid drivers license
Ability to pass background screening
Strong reliability and attendance

Level II and III require insurable driving record and ability to obtain DOT Medical Card.

Work Environment

Night and overnight work is common
Physical hands-on labor in industrial environments
Exposure to grease cleaning chemicals heat and outdoor weather
Team-based field work

Why Join Giddings Hawkins

Structured advancement path
Certification sponsorship (Confined Space IKECA certifications)
Weekly pay
401(k) with company match
Medical dental and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Company-paid life insurance
Referral bonuses
Industry-leading tools and safety equipment

Career Path

Technicians advance based on performance certifications leadership capability and field proficiency. High-performing team members can progress from Level I to III and into broader operational leadership roles.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Liquid Environmental Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.