Facilities Park Attendant Downtown

Position Title: Facilities Park Attendant

Department: Park Operations 

Reports To: Grounds Supervisor  

Location: Woldenberg Riverfront Park 

FLSA Status: Non-exempt 

Date Revised: September 2025

Position Type: Full-time 

Who We Are 

Audubon Nature Institute comprises Audubon Park, Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium, Audubon Insectarium, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center, Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, and Audubon Wilderness Park

At Audubon Nature Institute, we are more than a collection of parks, museums, and conservation centers—we are a dedicated team with a shared mission to celebrate, protect, and connect people to the wonders of nature. Our work is guided by our culture code, which is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in Activating Impact by integrating tangible, real-world outcomes into all our initiatives, fostering a culture where every action contributes to a positive environmental impact. We are committed to Empowering Optimism, using positivity to inspire others to act and believe in their capacity to create meaningful change. We strive to Create Connection by engaging with people from all walks of life, knowing that the collective strength of a diverse community can address the most pressing challenges facing our natural world. At Audubon, we embody the spirit of Le Bon Temps, infusing the joy and vibrant culture of Louisiana into our everyday work, celebrating our unique heritage while advancing our mission. As Leaders of the Pack, we constantly seek smarter, innovative solutions, challenging conventions to drive the change we want to see in the world.

What You’ll Do

The Facilities Attendant position works outdoors in public parks managed by Audubon Nature Institute and supports a clean, maintained, and safe park experience. Routine job tasks Include picking up litter, emptying trash cans, addressing hazardous spills, cleaning restrooms, removing graffiti and stickers, leaf blowing walkways, and pressure washing hardscape. The Facilities Attendant will properly use, maintain, and secure equipment such as leaf blowers, pressure washers, and utility vehicles.

The position works under the supervision of the Grounds Supervisor and may be assigned work alongside volunteers and Interns. The position will support the great needs of the Park Operations department and will support the general success of the parks as assigned Including proving customer service to all park guests, supporting engagement and education, ensuring the park Is clean and free of trash, and supporting event production and recovery. 

Day to Day Responsibilities 

• Check all trash cans throughout the park and empty as necessary. Bring full trash bags to the dumpster for disposal. 
• Pick up litter throughout the park including in the lawns, along the pathways, around amenities and in landscaped areas. 
• Follow proper safety procedures when identifying and resolving hazards including bodily fluids and medical sharps. 
• Clean restrooms including picking up trash and emptying trash cans, sweeping and mopping the floors, and cleaning the sinks, counters, and toilets.
• Remove or cover graffiti and remove stickers on park amenities and hardscape. 
• Leaf blow walkways and amenities. 
• Pressure wash hardscape including routine cleaning and spot treating identified spills.
• Adhere to safe and proper use of tools, PPE, equipment, and chemicals.
• Assist in group activities and special projects as needed.

Additional/Overall Skills:

• Maintain a positive attitude and a strong sense of accountability, fostering a collaborative team environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute.
• Thrive in a team environment, using your organizational and technical skills to ensure the smooth execution of creative projects that resonate with our audience.
• Celebrate the successes of your team and bring enthusiasm to your work, reflecting the joyful culture that is at the heart of Audubon’s mission.
• Stay adaptable and open to learning new skills, embracing change and innovation as opportunities to lead and grow.
• The above listed duties are general statements of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. They do not exclude other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

Must Haves:

• Experience working outdoors. 
• Ability to use hand tools. 
• Ability to operate equipment such as blowers and pressure washers. 
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills, ability to read and write
• Ability to operate vehicles such as golf carts and gas-powered utility vehicles
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions 
• Ability to engage with a diverse audience 
• Affinity for nature and the outdoors 

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience in light maintenance and repairs
• Computer literacy 

Physical Requirements:

• Working 100% outdoors in the elements including hot, humid summers and cold, wet winters.
• Prolonged standing, walking, and climbing of stairs or ladders.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, crouching, twisting, and reaching.
• Manual dexterity to operate machinery or handle tools.
• Frequent use of vision and hearing to assess surroundings and job tasks.