Lead Dryer Vent Cleaning Technician

Lead Dryer Vent Cleaning Technician

Ready to put your skills to work and grow your career? Lint-X is a wellestablished air duct and dryer vent cleaning company serving highend clientele, multiunit properties and commercial buildings. We're looking for dependable people who enjoy hands-on work, take pride in quality and want to earn a strong living. With 500+ 5-star reviews, Lint-X is the go-to duct cleaning service for discerning homeowners and property managers.

Why this role might be right for you

• High earning potential: $30–$35 per hour (depending on experience) plus commissions.
• Retirement Benefits: Build your retirement savings with our SIMPLE IRA program and employer match.
• Time off: Paid time off and paid holidays after six months on the team.
• Company vehicle & tools: We provide a fully equipped company vehicle, tools, and cell phone so you can focus on serving customers.
• Paid training: We'll teach you everything you need to know through a mix of classroom instruction and infield shadowing, so you can build confidence and skills.
• Consistent work: Our reputation for quality keeps us busy yearround. You'll have a reliable schedule with the chance to earn extra on longer days.
• Positive team environment: You'll work alongside experienced technicians who support one another and share pride in a job well done.
• Career growth: Opportunities for advancement as you gain experience and demonstrate your expertise.

What to expect in this role

• Paid training: We offer a mix of infield shadowing and classroom training. You'll learn dryer-vent systems, components and tools in the classroom, then shadow a lead technician for several weeks until you're ready to work independently.
• Independent work: Once trained, you'll manage your own schedule of 4–6 service calls per day. Your day typically begins between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
• Active, hands-on work: Set up ladders, climb onto pitched roofs, work in attics, crawlspaces and behind dryers. It's like a light fullbody workout every day, so you'll need to be comfortable with physical activity.
• Customer interaction: Treat each home with care and respect. You'll communicate with homeowners, explain what you're doing and answer their questions.
• Documentation: Use our payroll app to clock in/out, and scheduling software to view schedules and record each job with photos and brief summaries.

Schedule & requirements

• Full-time, daytime hours most days with occasional long days (10–14 hours) or night jobs, depending on the project.
• Occasional Saturdays are required when customer needs demand.
• Flexibility for overtime: We go until the job is done-our customers expect thorough work.

Technical Skill Set Requirements

1. Core Ventilation & HVAC Systems Expertise

• Advanced knowledge of dryer vent systems, ductwork, and airflow dynamics
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Dryer vent system installation, maintenance, and cleaning
  • Exhaust systems and ventilation pathways
• Ability to:
  • Diagnose airflow restrictions and inefficiencies
  • Perform full vent cleaning, rerouting, and system optimization
• Familiarity with:
  • Residential and light commercial HVAC configurations
  • Split systems, rooftop systems, and duct layouts

2. Mechanical & Cleaning Equipment Proficiency

• Expert use of:
  • Rotary brush systems, vacuums, air compressors (industry standard tools)
  • Hand tools and power tools
• Ability to:
  • Disassemble and reassemble vent systems safely
  • Operate and maintain cleaning equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude:
  • Material handling and assembly skills
  • Preventative maintenance practices

3. Electrical Systems Awareness (Critical for Dryer Units)

• Working knowledge of:
  • Electrical wiring, voltage systems (low/high voltage) preferred.
  • Appliance electrical connections and safety protocols
• Ability to:
  • Safely disconnect/reconnect dryer units
  • Identify electrical hazards during service

4. Inspection, Diagnostics & Compliance

• Strong inspection capabilities:
  • Identify lint buildup, blockages, improper venting, and fire hazards
• Knowledge of:
  • OSHA safety standards
  • Building codes and ventilation compliance
• Ability to:
  • Document findings and recommend corrective actions
  • Ensure systems meet safety and efficiency standards

5. Construction & Installation Skills

• Ability to:
  • Install or modify dryer vent systems (rigid, semi-rigid, flexible ducts)
  • Work with wall/roof penetrations and sealing techniques
• Experience with:
  • Construction environments and job site safety

6. Physical & Field Service Capabilities

• Comfortable with:
  • Confined spaces, rooftops, and ladders
  • Heavy lifting and physically demanding work
• Experience operating:
  • Service vehicles / vans (valid clean driver's license required)
• Ability to work in:
  • Residential, commercial, and industrial environments

7. Leadership & Job Management (Lead Role)

• Ability to:
  • Supervise and train junior technicians
  • Delegate tasks and manage workflow on job sites
• Strong understanding of:
  • Job estimation and project scope
• Ensure:
  • Quality control and adherence to service standards

8. Customer Interaction & Service Delivery

• Strong customer-facing skills:
  • Clear communication and explanation of issues/solutions
• Ability to:
  • Provide service recommendations and upsell when appropriate
  • Maintain professionalism in residential settings

9. Certifications & Technical Credentials (Preferred)

• OSHA 10/30 Certification
• EPA Certification (HVAC-related awareness)
• Trade school or apprenticeship in:
  • HVAC, electrical, or mechanical systems

Summary (What "Lead-Level" Means Here)

A Lead Dryer Vent Cleaning Technician is not just a cleaner-they are a hybrid HVAC/mechanical field specialist who can:

• Diagnose airflow and safety issues
• Perform technical cleaning and system modifications
• Handle basic electrical interactions safely
• Lead crews and manage jobs end-to-end
  
  
  

If you're reliable, mechanically inclined and ready to build a career, we want to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with Lint-X!