Technician ; Crew Lead

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.

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

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

• Responsible for removing 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

• Be nice! I know, we shouldn't have to say that, but we mean it
• Prior leadership experience
• Able to bend, climb, kneel and stand for long periods
• Physically able to lift 50lbs
• Available to work overnight Monday - Thursday between 5pm and 9am
• 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

• During 3-Month Training: $22 per hour
• After Training:
  Up to $27 per hour based on performance

• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Simple IRA
• 4-day Work Week
• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Internal Promotion Opportunities

HOODZ of Iowa provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities.