Lead Hood Cleaner

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Company Overview

At Fortis Fire & Safety, we provide industry-leading fire protection & security services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, North Carolina, and Chicago, and we are acquiring new brands all the time.

We are proud to work together as one team under the Fortis Fire & Safety family, which includes CJ Suppression, Diversified Systems, Inc., Integrated Fire & Security Solutions, LaMarco Systems, Life Safety Management, Piper Fire Protection, and VFS Fire & Security Services. United by a shared mission, we deliver comprehensive fire protection and security solutions nationwide.

Joining Fortis means becoming part of a nationwide, next-generation fire protection company. We’re dedicated to a People-First philosophy, where we invest in our team through training and development, as well as a competitive benefits package. In return, we expect the very best from each of our employees every day.

Here at Fortis and throughout our family of brands, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Company Paid Holidays
• Additional paid time off for life events (e.g., jury duty, bereavement)
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-term/Long-term disability insurance
• Life Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities and more!

This is a general overview of benefits. Specific eligibility and coverage details will be provided during the hiring process

Piper Fire Protection's Clearwater, FL branch is seeking an experienced and dependable Lead Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning Technician to oversee and work alongside a crew performing cleaning, inspection, and basic maintenance of commercial kitchen exhaust systems. This working-lead position is responsible for directing daily field operations, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently, maintaining quality standards, and serving as the primary point of contact at customer sites.

The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, commercial hood cleaning experience, and the ability to motivate and develop team members while maintaining a high level of customer service and operational excellence.

• Lead, supervise, and work alongside a crew performing commercial kitchen exhaust hood cleaning services.
• Plan, organize, and assign daily work activities to ensure jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards.
• Train, mentor, and develop technicians on proper cleaning methods, equipment operation, safety procedures, and quality expectations.
• Clean and maintain commercial kitchen exhaust hood systems in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
• Pressure wash hood canopies, duct collars, horizontal and vertical ductwork, exhaust fans, and fan blades to bare metal standards.
• Conduct pre-job and post-job inspections to verify quality workmanship, system cleanliness, and proper reassembly.
• Ensure all exhaust systems are fully operational before leaving the job site.
• Monitor crew performance and address quality, safety, or productivity concerns in the field.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on-site, providing professional communication and addressing service-related questions or concerns.
• Complete required service documentation, inspection reports, and job records accurately and on time.
• Ensure all team members comply with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• In…