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Kitchen Hood & Exhaust Cleaning Lead Technician (Night Shift Supervisor)

📍 Bergen County, NJ | 🌙 Night Shift | 💰 $20–$26/hr Based on Experience | 🚀 Career Growth Opportunity

Why Join Kitchen Guard of Bergen County?

Tired of carrying the weight while others slack off? So are we. At Kitchen Guard of Bergen County, we hire professionals who show up, speak up, and pull their own weight — every time.

✅ Leadership + Field Role – Start fully hands-on and grow into management as the business expands ✅ Competitive Pay – $20–$26/hr depending on experience + performance bonus ✅ Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance Options – Available after 30 days ✅ Free Uniforms + Performance Bonus – We reward reliable work ✅ Career Advancement – Path to Night Manager or Operations Manager ✅ Training & Development – Paid training with team mentorship

We don’t make excuses, and we don’t tolerate no-shows. If you want to work with a crew that shares your standards, read on.

Who We Are

Kitchen Guard of Bergen County is a franchise of Kitchen Guard, a leader in commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning and fire prevention. Since 2009, the brand has helped thousands of businesses stay safe and compliant. We are rapidly expanding in NJ and seeking dependable, skilled field leaders.

Your Role: Lead Our Night Shift Crew & Ensure Service Excellence

🕒 Shift: Overnight (Start between 8:00–10:00 PM / End between 4:00–6:00 AM) ⏱ Hours: Average 30–55 hours per week Kitchen Guard of Bergen County is hiring full-time, overnight Kitchen Hood and Exhaust Cleaning Technicians. This is a skilled trade position that plays a critical role in protecting commercial kitchens by cleaning and maintaining kitchen exhaust systems according to NFPA 96 fire safety standards. The role is physically demanding and requires individuals who are dependable, detail-oriented, and motivated to grow. Experience in kitchen exhaust cleaning or related trades is preferred but not required.

As our Lead Technician, you'll run point on all overnight kitchen exhaust cleaning jobs. You'll supervise a small crew, solve problems in real time, and work hands-on to ensure every job meets our high standards.

Responsibilities Include: 🔹 Supervise 2-person night crew 🔹 Ensure each job is completed safely, on time, and to spec 🔹 Train and coach new team members 🔹 Maintain compliance with safety protocols 🔹 Oversee job site prep, equipment use, and proper cleanup 🔹 Document and report job completion and crew performance 🔹 Assist with hands-on cleaning (pressure washing, scraping, ductwork)

What You Bring

✔ 2+ years in a crew leadership or field technician role (preferred) ✔ Strong work ethic and accountability mindset ✔ Ability to work at heights, climb ladders, and lift 50+ lbs ✔ Confidence to make on-site decisions under pressure ✔ Comfortable working in rooftops, kitchens, and enclosed spaces ✔ Basic tech comfort – mobile-based reporting, checklist updates, etc.

Bonus if you have: • Prior hood cleaning, power washing, or industrial cleaning experience • OSHA 10/30 or safety training • Military, HVAC, or pest control field experience

🛠 Ready to Lead & Build Your Future?

This isn’t just another night shift. It’s a path to ownership-level thinking. We’re looking for those who want to help build something meaningful and take pride in leading by example.

📩 Apply today and join a high-performance team committed to fire prevention, service excellence, and a culture that doesn’t cut corners.

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.