NMS is seeking dependable and hardworking individuals for an on-call Hood Cleaning Helper position in a remote camp environment. This role assists with the cleaning and maintenance of commercial kitchen exhaust systems while ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently in accordance with company standards and safety procedures.
The Hood Cleaning Helper assists with commercial kitchen exhaust hood cleaning operations, including cleaning hoods, ductwork, exhaust fans, and related kitchen equipment. This position supports the hood cleaning team by preparing equipment, maintaining clean work areas, and assisting with setup and teardown of job sites.
Responsibilities
- Assist with cleaning commercial kitchen exhaust hoods, ductwork, filters, fans, and related equipment.
- Clean work areas, tools, hoses, and equipment before and after each job.
- Assist technicians with setup and breakdown of hood cleaning equipment and containment systems.
- Transport tools, equipment, and cleaning supplies to and from job sites.
- Help disassemble and reassemble access panels, filters, and kitchen exhaust components.
- Operate ladders, and other equipment safely when authorized.
- Remove grease buildup and debris from kitchen exhaust systems and surrounding work areas.
- Ensure work areas remain clean and safe during cleaning operations.
- Attend daily safety toolbox meetings and complete required job safety evaluations.
- Follow all company safety procedures, PPE requirements, and sanitation standards.
- Notify supervisors when safety or sanitation concerns are identified.
- Perform additional hood cleaning support duties as assigned.
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Previous hood cleaning, janitorial, kitchen exhaust, or labor experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to work in greasy, hot, and physically demanding environments.
- Comfortable working at heights and on ladders.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment and materials.
- Ability to work required night shift schedules, including weekends when needed.
- Strong work ethic and ability to work well as part of a team.
- Must pass all pre-employment contract requirements which may include but are not limited to: drug test, physical and fit for duty assessment and hearing test. Applicants not located near a testing facility are responsible for paying for travel to the nearest testing facility.
- Must be able to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers and clients.
- Must be able to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
- Must be able to be on your feet for 12 hours per shift for the scheduled rotation.
- Must be able to live in dormitory style settings and meet cleanliness requirements of the remote camp.
- Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.
- Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.
CANDIDATES RESIDING OUTSIDE ANCHORAGE AREA:
Candidates residing in Alaska & the Lower 48 for any contract: For the purposes of pre-employment testing, Anchorage will be considered the point of hire (with the exception of drug testing, which will be conducted near the candidate's place of residence). Employee is responsible for any travel expenses and needed accommodations related to pre-employment tasks that need to be completed in Anchorage, AK. This includes, but is not limited to, any safety training requirements, required pre-employment testing and/or training such as physical, DOT physical/medical card, fit for duty, audiogram, and/or other testing required by contract/company (NSTC, APICC training, security licensing requirements, etc.).
Candidates residing in Alaska for Alyeska Contract: pre-employment testing will be scheduled near the candidate's area of residence within the state. The only exception is when the candidate lives in a region without the necessary service providers to complete all requirements.
Flights to Remote Locations: All employees are responsible for all expenses related to reporting to point of hire (Anchorage, AK) for scheduled trips paid for by the company for remote locations.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Weather: Indoors and Outdoors, frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
Noise level: Moderate to Loud.
Description of environment: Environment will vary based on the facility assigned to.
Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Frequently to constantly required to sit, stand, walk, work overhead, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, and carry weight/lift. Must be able to work on ladders and elevated platforms safely.
Travel: Must be able to travel by plane and/or bus to remote camps.
Travel: Must be able to travel by plane and/or bus to remote camps.
Physical requirements: Fit For Duty Test
- Lift: Lift 25 lbs. from floor to knuckle x2
- Lift: Lift 25 lbs. from floor to waist x 2
- Lift: Lift 8 lbs. from floor to shoulders x 2
- Lift: Lift 8 lbs. from floor to crown level x 2
- Carry: Carry 25 lbs. with two hands for a minimum distance of 50 feet
- Stoop & Twist: Perform alternate cross over toe touches x 5 each side, self-paced but continuous.
- Squat Test: Functionally squat x 5, self-paced but continuous.
- Kneel: Kneel on one knee and stand. Return to kneel on opposite knee. Repeat alternate kneeling sequence x 5 for each knee, self-pace but continuous.
- Stairs: Climb up and down 10 steps x 5 for a total of 50 steps,
- Allow 30 second rest after climbing up and down each set of 25 steps, self-paced.
- Stairs & Carry: Climb up and down 10 steps x 5 for a total of 50 steps while carrying 25 lbs. in one hand and using the other hand to grasp a railing for safety, self-paced.
- Allow a 30 second rest period after climbing up and down 25 steps while carrying.
- Slanted Ladder: Climb a slanted ladder with 2 rungs x 2 repetitions for a total of 4 rungs, self-paced but continuous.
Competencies
NMS Core Values
Safety guides our behavior.
Honesty and integrity govern our activities.
Commitments made will be fulfilled.
All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
The environment will be protected and sustained.