Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Technician (Will Train – High Agility / Confined Space)

Job Title: Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Technician (Will Train – High Agility / Confined Space)

Location: Saint Louis South / Greater St. Louis Area, MO

Job Type: [Full-time / Part-time / Nights]

Company: HOODZ of Saint Louis South

Compensation: $19.00 - $22.00 / hour + Benefits / Bonuses

About Us:

HOODZ of Saint Louis South is the premier commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning company in the region. We ensure local restaurants, schools, and facilities remain safe from fire hazards by keeping their hoods, fans, and ductwork spotless and compliant. We pride ourselves on a dependable team culture, mutual respect, and top-tier service. No experience? No problem. We are fully willing to train the right person who possesses a strong work ethic and a reliable attitude.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a dependable, physically agile individual to join our team. This is a highly active, hands-on role. A massive portion of this job involves navigating suspended (drop) ceilings, crawling through tight attics, and working in confined spaces to access, remove, and clean exhaust panels. If you have a background in insulation installation, pest control, low-voltage wiring, roofing, or simply love a role where you are constantly moving and working in unique spaces, you will be a great fit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely climb ladders and navigate inside commercial suspended/drop ceiling frameworks.
• Locate, remove, clean, and reinstall access panels within ceiling environments and ductwork.
• Utilize pressure washers, degreasers, and scraper tools to clean kitchen exhaust hoods and fans.
• Maintain a high level of dependability, arriving on time for shifts (often scheduled during restaurant off-hours/night shifts).
• Work collaboratively with a team to ensure jobs are completed to code and company standards.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions (Please Read Carefully):

Because of the nature of kitchen duct networks, this job has specific physical demands. Please ensure you are fully comfortable with the following before applying:

• Confined Space Comfort: Must be highly comfortable working in tight quarters, crawl spaces, attics, and overhead ceiling grids for extended periods.
• High Agility & Dexterity: The role requires frequent crawling, kneeling, squeezing into small spaces, balancing on joists, and twisting to reach difficult access points.
• Heights & Lifting: Comfort working on tall ladders and scaffolding. Ability to lift up to [Insert Weight, e.g., 50 lbs] overhead.
• Environments: Ability to work in hot, dirty, or greasy environments (all necessary protective gear provided).

Qualifications:

• Dependability is non-negotiable:
• You must have reliable transportation and a history of showing up on time.
• Strong willingness to learn and accept feedback during our training process.
• Prior experience in attic work, insulation, roofing, pest control, cable pulling, or HVAC is a huge plus, but not required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.