Technician - Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning

Job Description

HOODZ of Kansas City is the local franchise of North America's largest and most recognized commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning company — with over 50 years in the industry and nearly 1,000 active accounts across Kansas City and surrounding areas. We clean the exhaust hoods, ductwork, and rooftop fans that keep restaurants safe and compliant.

We're growing fast. We're hiring now. And we want people who want to be part of something worth showing up for.

What You'll Earn

$17.50–$19/hr to start — based on experience and reliability

Performance bonuses up to $4,000+/year — earned monthly. Show up, do great work, and get paid more for it. It's that simple.

Early access to your pay via ZayZoon — no waiting until payday if you need it

What You'll Do:

You and your crew will roll out each night after restaurants close and get to work inspecting and cleaning commercial kitchen exhaust systems from top to bottom — hood, filters, ductwork, and rooftop fans — using professional-grade pressure washing equipment and cleaning techniques.

No two nights are exactly the same. You'll be moving, climbing, pressure washing, and leaving every location cleaner and safer than you found it.

Specific responsibilities include:

Pressure washing kitchen exhaust systems: hoods, ductwork, filters, and exhaust fans

Setting up and breaking down job sites per HOODZ standards

Operating specialized cleaning equipment

Keeping your truck stocked, clean, and ready

Driving a company work vehicle to client locations

Documenting your work with before-and-after photos through our app

What We Offer

$17.50–$20/hr starting pay — above average for the Kansas City market

Up to $4,000+/year in performance bonuses — paid monthly

Free professional training and certification — we cover the cost of your 1-day certification training

Uniform provided

Company vehicle — drive to jobs in a HOODZ truck, no personal mileage

ZayZoon — access your earned pay before payday when you need it

1 WK Paid time off / vacation per year

Consistent schedule — nights, Sunday through Thursday. Same days every week. Your weekends are yours. Plenty of overtime available, but not required.

Real career path — Roof Tech Lead Tech Service Manager. Members of our leadership team started exactly where you're starting.

Why HOODZ of Kansas City Is Different:

We're building a team of people who take pride in their work and want to grow with us. Here's what that looks like in practice:

We pay you to get better. Our monthly performance bonus plan rewards quality work, professional behavior, and going above and beyond — not just clocking in.

We invest in your skills. You'll receive hands-on training from experienced techs and earn industry certifications.

We run a tight, respected operation. Our crews are known in the KC restaurant community. When you wear a HOODZ shirt, it means something.

The work matters. Grease buildup is the #1 cause of commercial kitchen fires in the U.S. The job you'll be doing is genuinely important — restaurants, their staff, and their customers are safer because of what you do.

This Job Is a Fit If You...

Are available to work nights, Sunday through Thursday

Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Are comfortable with physical, hands-on work — lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, and working on rooftops

Take pride in doing things the right way, not the fast way

Can pass a background check and drug screen

Want a job where hard work is actually noticed and rewarded

No experience in hood cleaning required. Previous experience in construction, maintenance, pressure washing, mechanical work, or food service is a plus — but not a requirement. We'll train the right person

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for consistent work, a team that treats you like a professional, and a paycheck that reflects the effort you put in — this is it.

HOODZ of Kansas City is an independently owned and operated HOODZ franchise. Serving Kansas City, Overland Park, Topeka, and surrounding areas. Professional clean. Every time.