Facility Services Attendant Part-Time

Audubon Nature Institute, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Audubon Nature Institute is seeking a Part-Time Facility Services Attendant at the Audubon Aquarium in New Orleans, LA. The role focuses on keeping the facility clean, safe, and well-maintained, including floors, restrooms, and common areas, with on-call availability as needed.

Responsibilities include inventory control of cleaning supplies, reporting repairs, and ensuring a healthy environment for visitors and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand MSDS.
• Professional interaction with team members and guests.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work independently or in a group.
• Strong adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Keep facility clean, safe, and well-maintained.
• Clean floors, restrooms, and common areas daily.
• Remove trash and restock supplies (soap/paper towels).
• Report repairs needed and assist with minor tasks.
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE as required.
• Conduct regular rounds to ensure cleanliness throughout the building.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Assist with special cleaning projects as needed.
• Communicate with supervisor about needs and issues.
• Support a positive, collaborative team environment.

Skills

MSDS knowledge

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Cleaning & sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Facility Services Attendant Part-Time

Part Time Regular Audubon Aquarium, New Orleans, LA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2500

Position Title: Facility Services Attendant Part-Time

Department: Facility Services

Reports To: Facility Services Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Except

Date Revised: March 2026

Position Type: Part-Time/ On-Call

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 (Summary of role)

F/S is responsible for keeping the facility clean, safe, and well-maintained. Their duties include cleaning floors, restrooms, and common areas, removing trash, disinfecting surfaces, and restocking supplies like soap and paper towels. F/S may handle minor repairs or report repairs that are needed. By maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, F/S plays an important role in creating a healthy and comfortable environment for everyone who uses the facility.

Day to Day Responsibilities (Limit to most important/top 10 duties if possible)

• High dust pipes, ductwork, vents, fixtures, graphics or any other high structure.
• Clean all carpets, hard floors and any other flooring throughout the building. This will include general vacuuming as well as sweeping, mopping and any other related duties.
• Be responsible for keeping inventory of carts and closets. This includes, but is not limited to cleaning products, vacuums, mops, buckets, garbage bags, paper supplies and any other equipment required.
• Notify manager if any supplies are needed to ensure the cart and closets are always stocked.
• Empty trash receptacles, waste baskets, and any other trash bins. Pick up trash throughout the building as well as the walkways outside.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all windows, graphics, and statues in exhibit areas.
• Properly use all equipment for the purpose that it is intended and in an approved and safe manner.
• You will be required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure safety while performing cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Constant building walks to ensure that all areas of the building are clean and all trash is pulled.
• Cleaning of all restrooms, including but not limited to floors, walls, sink, faucets, toilets, urinals, and sanitary disposal.
• You will also be responsible for making continuous rounds of the restrooms to ensure that they are cleaned and that the paper products and soap dispensers are stocked.

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: (required for the role)

• Ability to read material safety data sheets (MSDS).
• Able to interact professionally and effectively with team members.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Having the ability to work as a team or independently.
• Having the ability to quickly address unexpected challenges in cleaning tasks.

Nice-to-Haves: (preferred for the role)

• Experience: Housekeeping or janitorial background.
• Affinity for animals preferred

Physical Requirements: (Add per list provided based on role type)

• Heavy work: exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Involves walking or standing majority of time.
• Sitting or standing, bending, stooping, and the ability to carry items weighing up to 45 pounds.
• Constant adequate range of motion and mobility required.
• Regular near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less required. .
• Regular hearing and the ability to perceive the nature of sounds.
• Working long hours between breaks or meals required.
• Ability to work with various cleaning products.
• Ability to work under and handle stress in an appropriate manner required.
• May be exposed to high, medium, or low noise intensity.
• Constant contact with co-workers required.
• Exposure to fluctuations in temperatures may be required.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to outdoor conditions may be required.