Author: FBCMUD 131

Hiring: Groundskeeper

The Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 131 is looking to hire an employee to oversee the maintenance and custodial needs of the District’s parks and facilities. This position will be under the supervision of the General Manager as a part-time employee from Monday through Friday, 7AM to 12PM.

Job Title: Groundskeeper

Hourly Rate: $21.00 – $25.00 (depending on qualifications and experience) .

Schedule: Monday through Friday / 7AM to 12PM Part-time (flexible)

Location: 406 Southern Colony and 8211 Obsidian Ct (main park and pocket park)

Knowledge: District organization, operations, policies, and procedures. Parks building maintenance and repair operations. Basic maintenance and repair methods and procedures with plumbing system, electrical system, concrete, and fence installation.

Job Description:

  • Maintains a preventative maintenance program that extends the life of park facilities while minimizing future repairs.
  • Conducts inspections of parks and recreation facilities to determine the need for maintenance or repairs.
  • Cleans restrooms, driveways and power washes facilities/sidewalks.
  • Performs electrical work for parks.
  • Replaces or repairs damaged locks or doors.
  • Perform minor plumbing repairs.
  • Performs concrete repairs; sets up forms for concrete slabs and sidewalks; repairs and patches brick walls.
  • Installs and/or repairs wire and/or wood fences.
  • Performs minor maintenance on maintenance equipment.
  • Cleans gutters.
  • Paint/touch-up paint the facilities
  • Installation/building of materials purchased for the district
  • Attend board meetings upon requests.

 Additional Duties:

  • Supports the relationship between the District and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and District information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
  • Supports special events by setting up, tearing down and other miscellaneous duties.
  • Employees may at any time be required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.
  • Assists in tree cleanup work after storms.

Requirements:

  • Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
  • Requires (1) one year maintenance or closely related field experience.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Preferences:

CPSI Certified

Questions or email resumes to: dcook@fbcmud131.com

How to flush internal water lines

  1. Open the outside faucet in the front, preferably on the same side as the water meter, first and let it run for approximately 3-4 or 5 minutes. Possibly a few minutes longer if the water is discolored when opened. Then turn it off once the water is clear.
  2. If the water at the front faucet does not run clear, turn it off and call the Sl Enviro emergency repair department. (832-490-1601)
  3. Go to the outside faucet to the rear of the property and open it for approximately 5 minutes or until the water is clear. Then turn it off.
  4. Go inside and open the cold-water bathtub faucet (largest without a filter) farthest from the front of the house (1st outside faucet) and leave it running for approximately 2-3 minutes or until water clears. Then turn it off.
  5. Next open all other cold-water faucets and let them run for approximately a minute or two or until water is clear. Turn them off.
  6. The customer may want to recheck the outside front and rear faucets to make sure the water is still running clear.
  7. If the outside faucet water is clear but the internal is not, the customer may want to wait about 30-45 minutes and repeat the process. Sometimes it may take more than once for all the faucets to run clear.
  8. Once the cold-water faucets are running clear, it is suggested the customer open the hot water faucets since clear water will backfill the hot water heater.