Utility Worker

Sodexo; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 17,908 - 19,286; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Access to ongoing training and development

Benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Sodexo at Fort Valley State University is looking for a part-time Utility Worker to assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization in kitchen and facility operations. Responsibilities include washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, removing trash, and ensuring sanitation standards.

The position requires flexibility in shifts, a high school diploma, and knowledge of food safety. Benefits such as paid time off and ongoing training are available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sanitation procedures, including basic food safety concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen and facility operations by maintaining cleanliness and sanitation.
• Wash dishes either by hand or using a dishwashing machine.
• Clean and sanitize worktables, walls, and refrigerators.
• Remove trash and garbage to designated areas.
• Re-stock supplies as needed.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods.
• Lift and move items up to 50 pounds.

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Job description

Location: FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY - 14020001

Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: Part-time

Pay Range: $13.00 per hour - $14.00 per hour

University students with restrictions on the number of hours they can work, including international students, should apply for open student worker positions at the school they attend. You can search student worker jobs here (https://sodexo.paradox.ai/7nq0G05).

What You’ll Do:

As a Utility Worker at Sodexo, you will support kitchen and facility operations by maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and organization throughout food production and service areas. This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining equipment, utensils, floors, walls, and storage spaces; transporting and storing supplies; and assisting with basic set‑up and break‑down tasks as directed.

Responsibilities include:

• Washes dishes by hand or places them in a dishwashing machine.
• Clean and sanitize worktables, walls, refrigerators and meat blocks.
• Sweeps, mops, cleans and vacuums floors.
• Removes trash and garbage to designated areas.
• Cleans equipment using specific chemicals to ensure sanitary standards.
• Re‑stock supplies, such as soap, paper towels, and cleaning materials.
• Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time, throughout the entire duration of a shift, which may exceed 8 hours.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

What You Bring:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• No related work experience.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures, to include basic concepts of food safety.

What We Offer:

• Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career.
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), discount programs, and more.
• In addition to Sodexo’s standard, some locations may offer additional site‑specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.