Job Description

Position Summary

The FiltaClean Technician deep cleans commercial kitchen equipment using steam, so our customers' kitchens stay safe, sanitary, and inspection-ready.

Company: Tom Schwenke, Inc., an independently owned Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions franchise
Reports to: FiltaClean Manager
Location: Based in Bryan, TX; travel across Bryan/College Station, Montgomery County/The Woodlands, and Northwest Houston
Type: Full-time, hourly

Filta provides kitchen services to hospitals, universities, country clubs, resorts, corporate dining, and restaurants. Our FiltaClean service uses commercial steam equipment to remove built-up grease and carbon from ovens, ranges, flat tops, fryers, steamers, ice machines, and other back-of-house equipment. FiltaClean is not hood or exhaust cleaning.

Technicians work in crews or alone, often before opening or after close so the kitchen can keep serving. You will drive a company van, run the job from start to finish, and leave every piece of equipment visibly cleaner than you found it.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment cleaning

Steam clean and degrease commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens (convection, combi, double-stack), ranges, flat tops, charbroilers, fryers, steamers, kettles, ice machines, and stainless surfaces
Disassemble removable parts, clean them, and reassemble equipment correctly so it is ready for service
Protect surrounding areas, control water and runoff, and leave the kitchen clean and dry
Follow company SOPs for each equipment type, including commercial steamer cleaning and end-of-day vacuum procedures
Use the correct chemicals for each surface and follow all labels and Safety Data Sheets

Documentation and customer service

Take before-and-after photos of every piece of equipment cleaned, following company photo standards
Log each job in FiltaServiceApp on the company-issued phone, including start, finish, and services performed
Walk the kitchen with the customer contact when possible, and report damaged, broken, or unsafe equipment
Represent Filta professionally in hospitals, schools, clubs, and other customer sites, following each site's rules

Equipment, vehicle, and safety

Load, unload, operate, and maintain steam units, hoses, wands, vacuums, and hand tools
Complete beginning-of-day and end-of-day vehicle and equipment checklists
Drive the company van safely and follow the company safe-driving agreement, including GPS and dashcam policies
Keep fire extinguishing equipment in the van in working order
Wear required PPE and report any injury, incident, or near miss right away

Other duties

Support FiltaFry routes or other service lines when needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

18 years of age or older
Valid Texas driver's license and a driving record that meets company insurance standards
Able to pass a background check and motor vehicle record check
Able to work early mornings, evenings, overnights, and some weekends based on customer schedules
Reliable, on time, and able to work alone or as part of a crew
Comfortable using a smartphone app to log jobs and take photos
Able to read and follow written procedures and chemical safety labels

Preferred

Experience in commercial kitchens, janitorial, pressure washing, restaurant equipment, or similar hands-on work
Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment and how it is assembled
ServSafe or other food safety certification, or willingness to earn one
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This is a physical, hands-on job in working commercial kitchens.

Lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs regularly, including steam units, hoses, and equipment parts
Stand, bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, and work on the floor for long periods
Work in hot, humid, wet, and greasy conditions, around hot surfaces and pressurized steam
Handle cleaning chemicals safely while wearing PPE such as gloves, eye protection, and non-slip boots
Drive a company van daily, sometimes 1 to 2 hours between job sites
Shifts may run long when a job requires it

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Schedule and Pay

Schedule: Full-time; hours vary by customer, including early mornings, nights, and some weekends
Pay: $20 per hour, with overtime paid per Texas and federal law
Provided: Company van, company phone, uniforms, PPE, and all cleaning equipment and supplies
Training: Paid hands-on training on Filta procedures, equipment, and safety

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