Commercial Hood Cleaning Technician - Overnight Shift

About the role

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 North Jersey 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 training program, where you'll build technical skills. Work toward advancement opportunities, earning additional pay as you complete training, testing, and performance milestones.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform overnight work with varying start times (typically between 6:00 PM and midnight)
• Engage in physically active, hands‑on work in indoor and outdoor environments
• Work as part of a team‑based field crew
• Participate in ongoing training and career development

Requirements

• 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
• Previous experience in construction, landscaping, pressure washing, roofing, HVAC, duct cleaning, pest control, restoration, military service, or other physically demanding work is beneficial (hood cleaning experience not required)

Benefits

• Paid, hands-on training
• Structured 30-60-90 day career path
• 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 global company

Schedule

Shift start times vary based on customer schedules, typically beginning between 6:00 PM and midnight, with work continuing throughout the night.