Environmental Services Attendant

Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, operating in multiple sectors including food service, facilities management, and integrated solutions. With a commitment to creating better everyday lives for people and communities, Sodexo prides itself on fostering inclusive work environments where every employee is valued, respected, and encouraged to be their authentic selves. The company believes in fairness, respect, and equal opportunity, nurturing a workplace culture that supports diversity, equity, and belonging. Sodexo's partnership with various clients aims to deliver outstanding customer experiences while promoting economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities it serves. Joining Sodexo means becoming part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact through everyday actions.

This Environmental Services Attendant position at Sodexo, located at the IKEA store in Joliet, offers a full-time employment opportunity with a competitive pay rate of $21 per hour. The job involves working varying shifts with open availability preferred, which will be further detailed during the interview process. This role is essential for maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments for customers, employees, and visitors alike.

As an Environmental Services Attendant, your primary responsibility is to be an ambassador for appearance care and a hygiene hero. You will be tasked with providing high-quality cleaning services across various client premises, including offices, patients' or residents' rooms, dormitories, classrooms, common areas, lavatories, halls, food service areas, and other locations requiring attention. This position demands a friendly customer service approach paired with a strong commitment to safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities include completing scheduled cleaning tasks to ensure the entire site remains spotless and inviting. Beyond typical cleaning duties, you may operate vehicles such as golf carts to assist in performing your role effectively. Punctuality and reliability are highly important, as attending and showing up on time for scheduled shifts is a key part of the job.

This role offers an excellent pathway for individuals who are team-oriented, adaptable, and dedicated to fostering a healthy and safe work environment. No prior work experience is needed, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to start or grow a career in environmental services. The position requires a valid driver's license, adding a level of responsibility and flexibility to the role.

Sodexo supports its employees with a flexible and supportive work environment that accommodates life’s important moments. Employees benefit from continuous training, development, and advancement opportunities designed to help transform this job into a rewarding career. The comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401k retirement plans, employee discount programs, and more.

Some locations may provide additional perks like free meals or meal allowances during shifts, uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support, and parking options. While specific benefits and duties can vary by site due to the nature of Sodexo’s contractual business, the company encourages open dialogue about these offerings during the interview process.

Joining Sodexo means being part of an organization that values you as an individual and supports your role in contributing to a safer, cleaner, and healthier environment for all. You will be part of a larger mission to improve quality of life for those served and to positively impact communities worldwide, all while working within a diverse and respectful team culture that champions inclusion and fairness.