Lead Carpenter & Facilities Supervisor

Audubon Institute; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Institute in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Carpenter Manager Uptown to oversee daily carpentry work across indoor and outdoor facilities at the Zoo and Park. The role focuses on safe, aesthetically pleasing guest experiences and hands-on leadership of carpentry teams.

The position requires at least three years of carpentry experience, a high school diploma, and proficiency with tools and equipment. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in carpentry.
• High school diploma.
• Must be proficient with mobile devices, computer, fax, scanner, phone and copy machine.
• Nice-to-Haves: Microsoft Suite and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day carpentry requests and maintenance of indoor and outdoor areas.
• Set up events and assist with Zoo To Do, Boo at the Zoo, and other events.
• Receive work requests, create sketches, estimate materials and costs.
• Erect furniture, cabinets, shelves, animal enclosures, decks, and walkways.
• Repair and replace property, maintain carpentry shop equipment.
• Supervise maintenance of buildings and grounds related to carpentry.

Skills

Carpentry

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Event setup

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Saw operation

Power tools

JLG lift

Job description

Audubon Institute in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Carpenter Manager Uptown to oversee daily carpentry work across indoor and outdoor facilities at the Zoo and Park. The role focuses on safe, aesthetically pleasing guest experiences and hands-on leadership of carpentry teams.

The position requires at least three years of carpentry experience, a high school diploma, and proficiency with tools and equipment. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is needed.