Environmental Services Attendant

Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, dedicated to improving the everyday lives of individuals through a comprehensive range of solutions, including food services, facilities management, and integrated workplace experiences. With a significant presence worldwide, Sodexo partners with clients across various sectors such as healthcare, education, corporate, and residential facilities. One of their key locations, UT Health Tyler, is currently seeking to hire an Environmental Services Attendant to join their team on a full-time basis. This role offers an hourly pay range between $14.50 and $15.70 and involves varied workdays and shifts, details of which will be provided during the interview process.

The Environmental Services Attendant position at Sodexo is much more than just a cleaning job; it is an essential role contributing to the safety, hygiene, and overall wellbeing of clients, patients, and employees in the facilities they serve. The role encompasses the responsibility of maintaining high standards of cleanliness across a variety of areas such as offices, patient and resident rooms, dormitories, classrooms, common areas, lavatories, food service zones, and hallways. The Environmental Services Attendant acts as an ambassador of appearance care and a hygiene hero, ensuring that every environment they care for is safe, healthy, and welcoming.

Candidates for this position will be delivering more than just cleaning services; they provide peace of mind to clients and visitors by creating spaces that meet rigorous sanitary standards and contribute to a positive atmosphere. The role encourages a customer-service mindset, with a focus on completing scheduled cleaning tasks efficiently and with attention to detail, ensuring that every area on the site gleams.

In addition to general cleaning duties, the Environmental Services Attendant may be expected to operate vehicles like golf carts to facilitate their tasks. This position requires punctuality, reliability, and a commitment to teamwork and safety. Sodexo values individuals who are adaptable and who foster a healthy and safe working environment. Importantly, no previous work experience is required, making this an accessible opportunity for those looking to start or advance their career in environmental services.

Sodexo places great emphasis on employee development, offering ongoing training and career advancement opportunities. Staff benefit from a flexible and supportive work environment that helps them balance their professional and personal lives. The comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401k retirement plans, discount programs, and potential site-specific perks such as free meals, uniforms, safety shoes, transportation support, and parking.

At the core of Sodexo's philosophy is a commitment to respect, diversity, and inclusion. The company fosters a culture where all employees are valued and encouraged to be themselves, promoting fairness and equal opportunity in the workplace. Sodexo’s mission to create a better everyday for everyone extends to its employees, cultivating an environment where everyone’s ideas and opinions are heard, and where individuals can thrive both personally and professionally. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a company that is dedicated not only to operational excellence but also to social, economic, and environmental progress in the communities it serves.