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Kitchen Hood Technician


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (14 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Make a difference protect lives and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire life safety and security company.

The Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician independently performs the full kitchen exhaust cleaning (KEC) service lifecyclesetup containment pre-scrape power washing and final cleanupon commercial kitchen exhaust systems. This role owns daily job execution ensures compliance with NFPA 96 standards protects customer environments and produces accurate documentation while maintaining productivity quality and safety with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Perform complete KEC services including setup and teardown of containment including hanging plastic sheeting setting up ladders wet/dry vacuums hoses pre-sprayers mixing chemicals and high-pressure washing equipment.

  • Pre-scrape grease buildup and power wash hoods ducts filters and exhaust fans to NFPA 96 standards.

  • Perform final cleanup and restore kitchen environments to operational condition.

  • Protect customer facilities appliances and surrounding areas during all service activities.

  • Identify deficiencies hazards or non-compliant conditions and document findings.

  • Install and service first aid kits by mounting units restocking supplies and ensuring OSHA compliance through routine inspections and documentation as required.

  • Complete accurate service reports and communicate results in a timely manner.

  • Inspect and maintain service vehicles and equipment; initiate repair requests as needed.

  • Operate vehicles and warehouse equipment to safely load/unload materials.

  • Monitor inventory and request supplies materials and equipment.

  • Safely handle and dispose of cleaning chemicals and hazardous materials.

  • Follow all company safety procedures including PPE and driver safety.

  • Use of hand tools and cleaning equipment.

  • Travel to job sites as required.

  • Other duties as assigned by management.


Education/Qualification:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • 3 years of experience in commercial cleaning as a KEC apprentice or KEC technician is preferred.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently on jobs.

  • Must have a clean driving record and active drivers license if driving role.


Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting climbing ladders and working in various environments.

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.

  • Work performed in commercial kitchen environments.

  • Exposure to grease chemicals confined spaces and elevated work areas.

  • Ability to stand walk bend and work for extended periods.


Other Duties:

  • Adheres to Pye-Barker Fire & Safety policies safety standards and code of conduct.

Benefits and Perks:

  • Excellent pay

  • Medical dental vision

  • Company paid life insurance

  • Company paid short-term disability

  • 401K with employer match

  • Paid vacation and company holidays

  • Training and Career Development

  • Company vehicle (if job applicable)

  • Immediate qualification for theALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information disability military service and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.


Required Experience:

IC


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