No hood-cleaning experience required — Paid training provided! Are you mechanically inclined and good with your hands? If you have a background in construction, automotive, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, landscaping, pressure washing, or manufacturing, your skills transfer directly to
APEX. APEX
is the largest self-performing hood cleaning company on the West Coast, in business since 1978. We are growing fast , and because commercial kitchens require year-round exhaust cleaning for fire safety, we offer stable, long-term careers with no seasonal layoffs. Why Join APEX? Paid Driveway to
Driveway:
You are on the clock from the moment you leave home until you return.
Weekly Pay:
Direct deposit every Friday. Fast Track to $27+/hr: Start at $24/hr, jump to $25/hr at 60 days (or sooner), and earn an extra $2/hr raise upon certification—available at just 60 days!
Pay & Benefits Starting Pay:
$24/hour during paid training.
Automatic Raise:
$25/hour after 60 days (or once training is complete, whichever comes first).
Earning Potential:
$25-$32/hour based on experience, training, and certification.
Certification Bonus:
Additional $2/hour raise upon certification (available at just 60 days in).
Health, dental, & vision insurance, retirement plan with company contributions, paid holidays, and PTO. The Job & Schedule Clean commercial kitchen exhaust systems using heated pressure washers, degreasers, and hand tools. Physical, hands-on work involving ladders, rooftops, and getting dirty.
Field-based / On the road. Requirements Valid driver's license & acceptable driving history Reliable personal vehicle ( mileage reimbursement paid for all company miles driven ) Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 lbs Background check & drug test Bring your work ethic and hands-on skills — we'll teach you the rest.
Pay:
$25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Paid training Retirement plan Vision insurance