Equipment Operator ( Temp)

Audubon Institute•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year experience in golf Maintenance operating all types of equipment
Louisiana Drivers license
Ability to operate large equipment safely in high traffic areas.
Ability to see and determine issues machinary may develop
Ability to follow directions to a tee.

Nice To Haves

Outside equipment certifications (even though Audubon requires certification of its own)
Ability to work in all conditions outdoors

Responsibilities

Mows greens, tees, fairways, and rough with appropriate maintenance equipment; rakes bunkers with power rakes.
Aerifies greens; verticuts tees and greens, operates sod cutter, mows rough with deckmower, and operates other equipment as directed.
Utilizes all manner of hand equipment such as; shovels, string trimmers, flymowers, push mowers, walkbehind greens mowers, edgers, hand rakes, blowers, etc.
Performs daily set up procedures such as; setting tee markers and cups on greens daily, maintains ball washers, remove debris, sand tee & fairway divots, maintains flower beds, etc.
Ensures that the equipment cooling system is working at all times, checks oil levels and refills fuel daily, and reports equipment problems or failures to Equipment Manager Immediately.
Cleans and properly stores equipment after each use.
Under direct supervision of a certified applicator, sprays chemicals using hand operated sprayers.
Operates the larger equipment such as front-end loaders, fork lifts and tractors when needed.
Be able to work holidays (as defined by Audubon Nature Institute) as well as weekends, early morning shifts and overtime as required.
Performs other duties as directed by his or her supervisor.
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.