Part-Time Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Technician — Trades Background a Plus | $20/Hr Paid Training + Production Pay (Nights)

Work in the trades and want to earn extra money a few nights a week? If you're comfortable on a roof and good with your hands, this part-time role starts with paid training at $20/hr and then pays you a share of every job you complete — on your schedule. HOODZ of the Lowcountry & Coastal Georgia cleans and maintains the exhaust systems that keep commercial kitchens from catching fire. We prevent grease fires and protect the people in restaurants, hospitals, schools, and hotels.

We're building a bench of part-time overnight technicians — starting at just 2–3 nights per week. This is a great fit if you already work in roofing, HVAC, fire suppression, painting, pipefitting, or another hands-on trade and want to add solid supplemental income without giving up your day job. You'll get paid training, company-provided equipment, and production pay.

WHY THIS FITS PEOPLE WHO ALREADY WORK IN THE TRADES

If you're already comfortable on rooftops, on ladders, and around equipment, you're most of the way to being good at this. You keep your primary job and add a few overnight shifts a week doing work you already know how to do — physical, hands-on, and detail-driven. No cubicle, no retail counter, no capped hours. If you decide you want to go full-time down the road, the career path is already built: Trainee to Technician to Crew Leader to Senior Crew Leader.

HOW SCHEDULING WORKS

You know your primary job's schedule, so you give us your available nights two weeks in advance, and we build the schedule around you. The work happens after the kitchens close. Because most restaurants close around 8 pm or 9 pm, a shift can start as early as 6 pm on some nights and later on others, with longer jobs running into the early morning. Start and end times vary night to night depending on the job — a shift is only as long as the work takes, not a fixed block. Some jobs can also be completed during the day.

WHAT THE WORK ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE

This work is built for hard workers who don't mind getting their hands dirty and enjoy staying physically active. If that's not you, stop reading. You'll climb onto rooftops in the dark. You'll remove grease from commercial exhaust hoods with scrapers and pressure washers. You'll get dirty. You'll carry heavy equipment, work in tight spaces, and end the night having gotten a real workout. If that sounds too hard, this isn't for you. If that sounds like a challenge built for someone tough like you, then read on.

WHO FITS THIS ROLE

• At HOODZ Georgia, our team identity drives everything we do and everyone we hire. If this doesn't sound like you, don't bother to apply:
• We Do the Right Thing: You clean every section of the hood the same way, whether it's your second night or your fiftieth. You report hazards even when it would be easier to skip them.
• We're a Team of Athletes: You show up when you said you would. You help the crew win on every job.
• We Take Initiative: You work hard and work smart because you understand the production model — the faster and better the crew finishes, the more everyone earns.
• We Serve Others: You understand that every kitchen you clean is someone's livelihood. You move carefully, leave it spotless, and communicate clearly.

PAY

Training (first 2–4 weeks): $20/hr flat rate. Paid while you learn. No risk to you. Producing Technician: You're paid a percentage of each job's revenue — not a fixed hourly wage. In practice, that has worked out to roughly $20–$25/hr for entry-level techs and $25–$35/hr (or more) for experienced techs, depending on the job. The more skilled and efficient you are, the more you earn. Your effort controls your income. The production model rewards people who work hard and work smart. It does not reward people who want to clock in and coast.

WHY HOODZ

• Production pay that rewards skilled, hard-working tradespeople
• Paid training from Day 1 — no exhaust-cleaning experience needed
• Company-provided truck, equipment, uniforms, and safety gear
• Flexible scheduling — you set your available nights, we build the schedule around you
• Option to go full-time if you ever want it — the career path is already built
• Part of the national HOODZ franchise network — proven systems, professional standards
• A team that pays above similar trades — that's the commitment, not a tagline

THE HIRING PROCESS

• You apply (takes 5 minutes).
• If you pass the initial screening, we'll schedule a 15-minute phone call.
• We'll send you a few written questions about your character and work style.
• If we both want to keep going, you'll come in for a face-to-face interview.
• Final step: a ride-along with one of our crews so you can see the work firsthand.
• If it's a fit on both sides — welcome to the team.

Most people read about the grease, the rooftops, and the late nights and decide this isn't for them. You're still here. That tells us something. HOODZ of the Lowcountry & Coastal Georgia is a locally owned franchise of HOODZ International, the #1 kitchen exhaust cleaning franchise in the nation.

$20 - $35 hourly

• Execute kitchen exhaust cleaning jobs to HOODZ standards, completing assigned jobs per shift efficiently and thoroughly.
• Follow all safety protocols and NFPA 96 standards — harnesses, gloves, goggles, lockouts — every job, every time.
• Assist with truck setup, equipment handling, and organized teardown at the end of each job.
• Complete all job documentation accurately: before/after photos, job reports, and timesheets.
• Represent HOODZ professionally at every customer site — clean uniforms, clear communication, leave every kitchen better than you found it.
• Communicate your available nights at least two weeks in advance and honor your committed schedule.

Required:

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs, climbing ladders, and working on rooftops
• U.S. work authorization
• Available for 2–3 overnight shifts per week, with a schedule provided two weeks in advance

Preferred:

• Background in a hands-on trade — roofing, HVAC, fire suppression, painting, or pipefitting
• Comfort working at heights and around equipment

You do NOT need:

• No kitchen exhaust or hood cleaning experience — we train from scratch
• No college degree
• No trade certifications — earn them on the job

HOODZ of the Lowcountry & Coastal Georgia is part of the nation's largest commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning network. Our crews work overnight to clean hoods, ducts, and rooftop fans — preventing kitchen fires and keeping restaurants, hospitals, and schools compliant and safe.

This is skilled, physical, technical work done by small crews with high standards. We're building toward $5M in revenue, 12+ trucks, and a team of A-players who are paid 20% above similar trades.

Our Values:

• Do the Right Thing - follow safety and fire code, even when no one's watching.
• Team of Athletes - show up, compete, watch each other's backs.
• Take Initiative - focus on outcomes, not hours.
• Serve Others - we protect people's businesses from kitchen fires.

You'll do well here if you take pride in hard work, want a real career path, and hold yourself to a high standard. You won't do well if you cut corners, show up late, or need someone standing over you.