Utility Worker

Sodexo; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 17,908 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and supportive work env.

Training and development opportunities

Benefits for employees and families

Site-specific benefits including shift

Job summary

Sodexo at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL is hiring a Utility Worker to support kitchen and facility operations. You will help maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization across production and service areas, including equipment, floors, walls, and storage spaces, while assisting with setup and break-down tasks.

This full-time on-site role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and knowledge of sanitation practices.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes by hand or place them in a dishwashing machine.
• Clean and sanitize worktables, walls, refrigerators and meat blocks.
• Sweep, mop, clean and vacuum floors.
• Remove 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.
• Must walk or mobilize for mandatory distances.
• Must walk or stand for extended periods throughout the shift (may exceed 8 hours).
• Must reach, bend, stoop, push/pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
• Must attend work and show up on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts.

Skills

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Location: JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY - 54263017

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

Employment Type: Full-time

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

University students with restrictions on 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).

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

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. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but Sodexo may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

• Wash dishes by hand or place them in a dishwashing machine.
• Clean and sanitize worktables, walls, refrigerators and meat blocks.
• Sweep, mop, clean and vacuum floors.
• Remove 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.
• Must walk or mobilize for mandatory distances.
• Must walk or stand for extended periods throughout the shift (may exceed 8 hours).
• Must reach, bend, stoop, push/pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
• Must attend work and show up on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts.

What You Bring:

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

What We Offer:

• Flexible and supportive work environment.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities.
• Full array of benefits that support employees and families.
• Some locations may offer additional site‑specific benefits, including shift meals, uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support or parking.

Who we are:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to improve the lives of those we serve and contribute to progress in communities where we operate. We partner with clients to provide integrated solutions worldwide.

We value employees for who they are; you will be treated fairly and with respect.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals of any protected characteristic.