Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician / Crew Leader
Done Right Hood & Fire Safety – Plantation, Florida
Pay:
Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician: $18–$22 per hour
Experienced Crew Leader: $23–$28 per hour
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Overtime opportunities
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Primarily overnight and evening shifts, with occasional daytime and weekend work
Location: Plantation, FL – Serving Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and surrounding South Florida areas
About Us
Done Right Hood & Fire Safety is a growing commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning, fire suppression, and mechanical services company serving restaurants, hotels, commercial kitchens, and hospitality facilities throughout South Florida.
We specialize in professional cleaning and maintenance of commercial kitchen exhaust hoods, grease ducts, exhaust fans, and electrostatic precipitator (ESP) systems.
We're looking for dependable, hardworking, and motivated individuals who take pride in their work, understand the importance of safety, and want to grow with our company.
Whether you're an experienced technician or someone ready to lead a crew, we offer opportunities for advancement into Crew Leader, Field Supervisor, and Operations Management positions.
See what we do: Watch our team in action
Key Responsibilities
Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning & Field Operations
Drive a company-provided service van to approximately 1–3 customer locations per shift.
Professionally clean commercial kitchen exhaust hoods, ductwork, rooftop exhaust fans, and ESP systems.
Operate commercial hot-water pressure washers, degreasing chemicals, and specialized cleaning equipment.
Properly protect customer equipment, floors, walls, and surrounding property.
Safely access rooftops, ladders, and other work areas using appropriate fall protection and safety equipment.
Follow NFPA 96, applicable Florida fire codes, OSHA requirements, and company safety procedures.
Communicate professionally with restaurant managers regarding service access, job progress, and completion.
Maintain company vehicles, tools, equipment, and cleaning supplies.
Quality Control & Accountability
We take cleaning quality, safety, and accountability seriously.
Complete all assigned cleaning tasks thoroughly and to company standards.
Ensure accessible portions of the exhaust system are properly cleaned and inspected.
Document before-and-after photos, service reports, and deficiencies using our mobile service application.
Identify and report inaccessible ductwork, damaged equipment, excessive grease buildup, and potential fire hazards.
Complete work within scheduled labor hours without compromising safety or cleaning quality.
Minimize preventable return visits, customer complaints, and property damage.
Report incomplete work or unexpected job conditions immediately.
Take responsibility for assigned work and follow through until the job is properly completed.
Participate in quality inspections and performance reviews.
Additional Crew Leader Responsibilities
Crew Leaders are responsible for managing the quality, efficiency, and safety of assigned jobs.
Lead and supervise approximately 1–2 crew members.
Assign responsibilities and ensure all work is completed properly.
Train new technicians on cleaning methods, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
Verify job completion and review before-and-after documentation.
Manage job productivity, labor hours, and equipment usage.
Communicate with office management regarding job progress, deficiencies, and scheduling issues.
Ensure company vehicles and equipment are maintained and ready for the next shift.
Help reduce unnecessary return trips and improve overall customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
Required
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and safely perform physically demanding work.
Comfortable working on ladders, rooftops, and in greasy or confined work areas, with appropriate safety procedures and training.
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