Lead/Foreman Kitchen Exhaust Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Company parties
• Free food & snacks
• Relocation bonus
• Signing bonus
• Training & development

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Base Pay: $22.00 / hour with weekly performance bonus (Based on experience & leadership capabilities)
• Overtime Pay: 1.5x base rate (Regular OT available)

About Kitchen Guard of Colorado
Kitchen Guard of Colorado is a premier provider of commercial kitchen safety, exhaust cleaning, and fire prevention compliance services. We partner with top-tier restaurants, hotels, schools, and institutional facilities to ensure their commercial kitchen systems operate safely and comply with NFPA 96 standards. We pride ourselves on precision work, exceptional team culture, and clear career advancement opportunities.

Role Overview
We are seeking a Lead Commercial Exhaust Technician / Crew Foreman to direct night-shift service crews. In this position, you will lead a crew performing deep cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of commercial kitchen exhaust hoods, ductwork, and fans. No prior kitchen exhaust cleaning experience is required—full paid training is provided. However, demonstrated team leadership experience is required.

This role is well suited for individuals with supervisory or crew lead experience in physical trades, field operations, construction, outdoor services, or military squad leadership who are looking for long-term career stability with a growing company.

Key Responsibilities

• Crew Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor junior technicians on job sites to ensure high standards of safety, thoroughness, and efficiency.
• System Cleaning & Maintenance: Execute complete NFPA 96 compliant cleanings of commercial hood systems, exhaust ducts, rooftop fans, and grease containment setups using high-pressure washing equipment and specialized degreasers.
• Inspection & Documentation: Perform pre- and post-service inspections. Document system conditions, field repairs, and compliance photos using mobile reporting software.
• Client Interaction: Represent Kitchen Guard professionally when interacting with restaurant managers, facility directors, and property owners.
• Vehicle & Fleet Management: Safely operate company service vehicles, maintain equipment inventory, and report maintenance needs promptly.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Leadership Experience: Required. Demonstrated experience managing workers or leading field crews (construction, landscaping, trades, outdoor operations, or military squad leadership).
• Trade Experience: No prior hood cleaning experience required. Paid on-the-job training and NFPA 96 certification are provided.
• Driver’s License: Valid Driver’s License with a clean motor vehicle record (MVR) required.
• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work overnight shifts (when most commercial kitchens are closed) and occasional travel/overnight stays for regional contracts.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work on ladders/roofs, and operate in varied outdoor weather conditions.
• Background Check: Ability to pass a standard background check and drug screen

Join us in paving the way for excellence in commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning services. We await your passion and expertise!

Kitchen Guard is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.