Technician 2 (Crew Lead)

3540 SW Brookside Dr, Suite M, Grimes IA 50111, United States

Hi! I'm Brad, one of the owners of HOODZ of Iowa. I'm glad you're here. We are already one of the largest and best hood cleaners in central Iowa. Our vision is to be the largest and best hood cleaner in all of Iowa. We need dedicated, hardworking leaders who take pride in a job well done to help us meet this goal.

About the role

As a Technician 2 (Crew Lead), you will be responsible for leading an overnight crew to remove all grease from commercial kitchen hood systems. No previous hood cleaning experience required; we will train you on the cleaning processes you need to thrive. We work Monday through Thursday with varying start times based on that night's jobs.

You Should Apply If You

• take pride in doing a job right even when no one is watching
• like to help guide others to excel
• are described by peers as ethical and reliable
• are trustworthy and organized
• see no task as being too big or too small
• like working as a team and lead by example
• are a problem solver

You Should Not Apply If You

• don't like being dirty
• think manual labor is for other people
• think leadership is telling others what to do
• are not likely to follow what you are taught in training
• are not weather resistant (hot/cold/humid depending on the time of year)
• need a set schedule

Responsibilities

• Remove all grease from kitchen exhaust hoods, ducts, and fans using scrapers, chemicals, and pressure washers
• Shine the hood so it sparkles
• Wow the customer by leaving the kitchen cleaner than when you arrived
• Guide your crew to meet efficiency and quality goals
• Help develop junior technicians towards advancement
• Complete multiple jobs throughout the night
• Use our app to document each job with pictures and notes
• Keep your tools and van clean and organized
• Solve issues by using what you learned and your experience, referring to process, and collaborating with other technicians

Requirements

• Prior leadership experience
• Able to bend, climb, kneel, and stand for long periods
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs
• Available to work overnight Monday - Thursday between 5 pm and 9 am
• Willingness and ability to use a 24-foot extension ladder to access rooftops
• Willingness to go onto tall roofs to complete jobs
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
• Eligible to legally work in the United States

Skills

• Be nice! (We know, we shouldn't have to say that, but we mean it)

Pay

During 3-month training: $22 per hour
After training: Up to $27 per hour based on performance

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Simple IRA
• 4-day work week
• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• Internal promotion opportunities