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Commercial Hood Cleaning Technician - Night Shift
Full-Time Overnight Schedule Paid Training Career Growth Opportunities
Looking for a hands-on career where you can learn a skilled trade and grow?
Nelbud is hiring Commercial Hood Cleaning Technicians to clean and maintain commercial kitchen exhaust systems for restaurants and facilities throughout the Columbus area.
This is a physically demanding, overnight field position involving pressure washing, ladder climbing, rooftop work, equipment setup, and industrial cleaning. No hood cleaning experience is required. We provide paid, hands-on training.
New technicians begin in our structured 30-60-90 Day KEC Step Program, where you'll build technical skills and work toward advancement opportunities and additional hourly compensation as you complete training, testing, and performance milestones.
Shift start times vary based on customer schedules, typically beginning between 6:00 PM and midnight.
Why Join Nelbud?
- Paid, hands-on training
- Structured 30-60-90 Day KEC Step Program
- Advancement and additional compensation opportunities
- Long-term career development opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Stable, full-time employment with a growing national company
What You'll Do
- Clean commercial kitchen exhaust systems, including hoods, ductwork, and exhaust fans
- Remove grease buildup using pressure washers and specialized cleaning equipment
- Work on rooftops, ladders, and around commercial kitchen equipment
- Travel to customer locations as part of a field-based crew
- Protect customer work areas and maintain a clean jobsite
- Follow company safety procedures and standards
- Deliver professional, dependable service to our customers
What to Expect
- Overnight work with varying start times
- Physically active, hands-on work
- Indoor and outdoor work environments
- Rooftop and ladder work
- Team-based field work
- Ongoing training and career development
What We're Looking For
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to work overnight and varying schedules
- Ability to perform physical labor and work at heights
- Reliable, dependable, and eager to learn
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Experience That Transfers Well
Hood cleaning experience is not required. Experience in construction, landscaping, pressure washing, roofing, HVAC, duct cleaning, pest control, restoration, manufacturing, warehouse work, military service, or other physically demanding work can translate well to this role.
About Nelbud
For more than 40 years, Nelbud has helped businesses protect their people, property, and facilities through commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning, fire protection, grease management, and related services.
We believe in promoting from within and investing in our employees. Many of our leaders started as technicians and advanced through training, hard work, and dedication.
Apply today and start building your future with Nelbud.
