Industrial Cleaning Technician - Sign-on Bonus $2,500

New Berlin, WI
Primarily Overnight Field Work
Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Build a Skilled Trade Career with Giddings Hawkins (A Liquid Environmental Solutions Company)

Giddings Hawkins is hiring Industrial Cleaning Technicians at multiple experience levels. This is hands-on field work cleaning and maintaining commercial kitchen exhaust systems and industrial equipment. Most work is performed overnight and involves rooftop access, ladders, and physically demanding tasks.

We are hiring at three levels based on experience and capability. Candidates may qualify at Level I, II, or III depending on background.

Compensation

Level I – Entry-Level Technician
$26.00/hr (6pm to 4am)

Overtime available and expected. Weekly pay. Benefits included.

Final level placement will be determined based on skills, certifications, and field experience.

What You’ll Do

• Clean commercial kitchen exhaust systems (hoods, ducts, fans, vents)
• Operate pressure washers and industrial cleaning equipment
• Access rooftops, ladders, and elevated areas safely
• Remove grease buildup using approved tools and methods
• Travel locally to customer sites in company vehicles
• Work overnight shifts and extended hours as required
• Follow all safety and compliance standards (including NFPA 96)

• Will drive company vehicles
• Complete job documentation and inspection reports
• Ensure regulatory and safety compliance onsite

How Level Placement Works

Level I – Entry Level
No prior hood-cleaning experience required.
Ideal for dependable individuals with strong work ethic and willingness to learn a skilled trade.

Helpful backgrounds include:
Warehouse, landscaping, construction labor, industrial sanitation, pressure washing, restoration, military field roles.

Transferable backgrounds may include:
Industrial maintenance, HVAC service, roofing, restoration technician, field service technician, mechanical technician, CDL field operations, commercial cleaning lead roles.

Transferable backgrounds may include:
Industrial maintenance supervision, HVAC lead tech, restoration project lead, roofing foreman, refinery or plant maintenance lead, municipal field supervisor, military NCO leadership roles.

Minimum Requirements (All Levels)

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs
• Ability to work at heights and on rooftops
• Comfortable with overnight and weekend shifts
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass background screening
• Strong reliability and attendance

Work Environment

• Night and overnight work is common
• Physical, hands-on labor in industrial environments
• Exposure to grease, cleaning chemicals, heat, and outdoor weather
• Team-based field work

Why Join Giddings Hawkins?

• Structured advancement path
• Certification sponsorship (Confined Space, IKECA certifications)
• Weekly pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Referral bonuses
• Industry-leading tools and safety equipment

Career Path

Technicians advance based on performance, certifications, leadership capability, and field proficiency. High-performing team members can progress from Level I to III and into broader operational leadership roles.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Liquid Environmental Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.