Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Assistant Technician

Tired of the same old 9-to-5? Ready to get your hands dirty and learn a valuable trade?

Koorsen Environmental Services is looking for dependable, motivated, hardworking individuals to join our team as Assistant Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technicians!

This isn't your typical cleaning job, and it's definitely not a desk job! This career is backed by NFPA and Local Fire Codes, which ensures potential growth and Job Security!

Our technicians work behind the scenes in commercial kitchens, restaurants, and other facilities, helping keep kitchen exhaust systems clean and reducing grease-related fire hazards.

You'll work alongside an experienced Lead Technician, travel to different customer locations, operate professional cleaning equipment, and learn specialized skills in the kitchen exhaust cleaning industry.

Don't have experience? That's okay! We're looking for individuals who are eager to learn, take pride in their work, and aren't afraid of a little hard work.

What You'll Be Doing:

As an Assistant Technician, you'll be an important part of a two-person field crew responsible for providing professional kitchen exhaust cleaning services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Lead Technician with commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning services.
• Help set up and tear down jobsite protection, equipment, hoses, chemicals, and supplies.
• Assist with cleaning kitchen hoods, filters, plenum areas, accessible ductwork, exhaust fans, curbs, and other related system components.
• Learn to safely operate pressure washers, hand tools, and professional cleaning equipment.
• Follow company safety procedures, including proper PPE use, ladder safety, chemical handling, and commercial cleaning practices.
• Assist with taking before, during, and after photos to document completed services.
• Help identify and report deficiencies, inaccessible areas, incomplete cleaning, unsafe conditions, and customer concerns.
• Maintain a professional, respectful attitude when interacting with customers, coworkers, supervisors, and management.
• Keep work areas clean, protect customer property, and ensure customer areas are properly cleaned and restored after service.
• Follow instructions from the Lead Technician, Night Field Supervisor, and Service Manager.
• Assist with loading, unloading, cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining company equipment and supplies.
• Support your crew in completing jobs safely, efficiently, and to Koorsen's quality standards.

What We're Looking For

You don't need to be an expert in kitchen exhaust cleaning to get started. We provide job-specific training and the opportunity to develop technical skills.

What matters most is that you're dependable, willing to learn, safety-conscious, and ready to work as part of a team.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must successfully complete a background check and other company-required pre-employment screening.
• Must be capable of operating a company vehicle during assigned shifts.
• Must meet Koorsen's vehicle insurance eligibility requirements to operate company vehicles.
• Must be available to work overnight shifts within our 6:00 PM–6:00 AM service window.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be physically capable of standing, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, carrying equipment, pressure washing, and performing hands-on cleaning tasks in commercial kitchen environments.
• Must be comfortable working in active commercial kitchen environments and performing physically demanding tasks.
• Must be able to operate a smartphone for calls, emails, photographs, and company applications.
• Must have good communication and customer service skills.
• Must be willing to learn technical skills related to kitchen exhaust cleaning, equipment maintenance, and industry safety standards.
• Must be willing to learn and follow company safety procedures, including PPE use, ladder safety, chemical handling, and cleaning equipment operation.
• Must be dependable, detail-oriented, and demonstrate a strong work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Previous experience in commercial cleaning, pressure washing, kitchen maintenance, mechanical work, construction, or facility maintenance.
• Familiarity with hand tools, pressure washers, or professional cleaning equipment.
• Basic knowledge of the fire protection, commercial kitchen, or kitchen exhaust cleaning industry.

Why Join Koorsen?

Learn a specialized trade. Gain hands-on experience working with commercial kitchen exhaust systems and professional cleaning equipment.

Every night is different. Travel to different customer locations, work in different environments, and take on new challenges.

Stay active. If you enjoy working with your hands and seeing the results of your efforts, this position offers plenty of opportunities to do both.

Work with a team. Work alongside experienced technicians who can help you develop your skills and confidence.

Build toward your future. Develop the technical knowledge, experience, and leadership skills needed to pursue opportunities such as Lead Technician or Field Supervisor.

Do work that matters. Commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning plays an important role in reducing grease buildup and helping protect customers, businesses, and their facilities from fire hazards.

Think You've Got What It Takes?

We're not looking for someone who knows everything on day one.

We're looking for someone who shows up on time, works hard, respects their teammates, pays attention to detail, and takes pride in getting the job done right.

If you're ready to step away from the ordinary, learn a valuable trade, and become part of a hardworking team, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and start building your future with Koorsen Environmental Services!

Koorsen Environmental Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered in accordance with applicable law, and reasonable accommodations are available as required..

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Able to Pass Drug Screening?
• Able to Pass Background Check?

Work Location: In person