Commercial Hood Cleaning Technician - Overnight Shift

About the role

Nelbud is hiring Commercial Hood Cleaning Technicians to clean and maintain commercial kitchen exhaust systems for restaurants and facilities throughout the Flint area. This physically demanding, overnight field position involves pressure washing, ladder climbing, rooftop work, equipment setup, and industrial cleaning. No prior hood‑cleaning experience is required; paid, hands‑on training is provided through a structured 30‑60‑90‑day KEC Step Program that builds technical skills and leads to advancement and additional compensation.

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. The company promotes from within and invests in employee development, with many leaders having started as technicians.

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 customers.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work overnight and on varying schedules.
• Capability to perform physical labor and work at heights.
• Reliable, dependable, and eager to learn.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Experience that transfers well (e.g., construction, landscaping, pressure washing, roofing, HVAC, duct cleaning, pest control, restoration, manufacturing, warehouse work, military service, or other physically demanding work).

Benefits

• Paid, hands‑on training.
• Structured 30‑60‑90‑day career path with advancement opportunities.
• Additional compensation opportunities as training milestones are met.
• 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.

Schedule

Overnight work with varying start times, typically beginning between 6:00 PM and midnight.