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Who are we?
Kitchen Guard, an EverSmith Brand, is a leading kitchen exhaust cleaning company dedicated to ensuring the safety and cleanliness of commercial industrial kitchens. Kitchen Guard Services started in 2009 as a cold water, kitchen, and bar cleaning service. With a strong commitment to quality service and fire safety, we’ve built a reputation for excellence in our industry. Kitchen Guard Services is one of the largest kitchen exhaust and deep cleaning providers in California.

As a Night Shift Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning (KEC) Technician at our Tampa–Lakeland location, you'll be an essential part of our team, helping ensure commercial kitchens stay safe, clean, and compliant with NFPA 96 standards. You’ll work closely with the Lead Technician to clean and maintain kitchen exhaust systems in restaurants, schools, hotels, and other commercial facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the cleaning of commercial kitchen exhaust systems, including hoods, ductwork, filters, and rooftop exhaust fans using power washing and scraping tools.

• Set up and break down work areas with attention to safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.

• Support the Lead Technician in performing tasks to meet job specifications and timing.

• Protect customer property with proper floor and equipment coverings (plastic sheeting, tarps, etc.).

• Load, unload, and maintain equipment and company vehicles, ensuring all tools are in working order and ready for the next shift.

• Document before/after photos and assist in quality assurance during final walkthroughs.

• Adhere to all safety regulations, including ladder safety, PPE, and confined space protocols.

• Maintain professionalism when on customer premises and communicate courteously if approached.

Requirements:

• Ability to work overnight shifts (typically between 8 PM and 6 AM), including some weekends.

• Comfortable working in tight, hot, and greasy environments, often on rooftops or ladders.

• Must be physically capable of lifting 50 lbs, climbing ladders, and standing for extended periods.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to meeting points (crew often rides together in service vans).

• Willingness to work with water, grease, chemicals, and under sometimes messy conditions.

• Ability to follow directions, learn quickly, and support team objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in power washing, janitorial, HVAC, or facility maintenance a plus

• OSHA or safety training is a plus

• Familiarity with kitchen exhaust systems is helpful, but training is provided

Physical Requirements:

• Be physically able to climb ladders to gain rooftop access to commercial establishments.
• Ability to squat, lift, and carry 50 lbs., a minimum of 100 feet.
• Able to stand for 4 hours at a time.
• Have excellent attention to detail and work fast and efficiently.

Join us in paving the way for excellence in commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning services.

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.

Who are we?
Kitchen Guard, an EverSmith Brand, is a leading kitchen exhaust cleaning company dedicated to ensuring the safety and cleanliness of commercial industrial kitchens. Kitchen Guard Services started in 2009 as a cold water, kitchen, and bar cleaning service. With a strong commitment to quality service and fire safety, we’ve built a reputation for excellence in our industry. Kitchen Guard Services is one of the largest kitchen exhaust and deep cleaning providers in the country.