Lead Air Duct Cleaning Technician
$52,000–$62,400 year
On-siteRaleigh, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Inspect residential and commercial HVAC duct systems and explain the recommended cleaning process to customers. Set up containment to protect floors, walls, and furnishings, then clean supply and return ductwork using professional negative-air and agitation equipment. Remove dust, debris, construction contamination, soot, and other contaminants from registers, grilles, diffusers, air handlers, and blower compartments. Perform duct cleaning following fire, smoke, water, mold, and construction-related losses, applying approved antimicrobial or deodorizing products when authorized. Take clear before-and-after photographs, document completed work, and maintain accurate job records and equipment logs. Clean, inspect, and maintain company equipment and vehicles while following OSHA requirements and safety procedures. Communicate professionally with customers, property managers, technicians, and project managers. Assist with other restoration and specialty-cleaning services when needed.
Required Qualifications
- Previous professional air duct cleaning experience
- Experience operating negative-air machines, air whips, rotary-brush systems, compressed-air tools, and HEPA vacuums
- Knowledge of residential and commercial HVAC duct-system construction
- Ability to recognize flexible duct, fiberglass duct board, internally lined ductwork, and sheet-metal ductwork
- Ability to work safely in attics, crawlspaces, mechanical rooms, and other confined areas
- Ability to use ladders and lift or move equipment weighing approximately 50 pounds
- Strong attention to detail and respect for customers' properties
- Good communication and customer-service skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a restoration team
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
- Ability to pass applicable pre-employment screening
Desired Qualifications
- NADCA Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS)
- IICRC Odor Control Technician (OCT)
- IICRC Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT)
- OSHA safety training
- Mold remediation or microbial-remediation training
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