Author: FBCMUD 131

Fort Bend MUD 131 Hiring a Part-Time 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

📌 To Apply or Questions:

Contact Dara Cook, General Manager, Fort Bend County MUD #131 (dcook@fbcmud131.com)

Temporary Closure of Park Restrooms Due to Approaching Arctic Front

Dear Residents,

Please be advised that due to the approaching arctic front, the park restrooms will be temporarily closed. This measure is being taken to prevent any potential damage caused by freezing temperatures. The restrooms will reopen once the risk of a freeze has passed.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

PERSONAL HOME FREEZE PREVENTION

Please take precautions so your outdoor faucets do not freeze in the winter:

  • Detach your garden hoses prior to the onset of freezing temperatures.
  • Then close the shut-off valves on the pipe(s) which lead to your outdoor faucets, if available.
  • Finally, open the outdoor faucets so that any residual water can drain, if you have shut off the valves.

Indoor faucets may freeze in very cold weather:

  • Try leaving the cabinet doors under the faucets open so that they can receive more heat.
  • In extreme cases, such as multiple days of below freezing temperatures, allow hot and cold water to trickle at a slow rate into the sinks. Please remember, if the water volume is too high, you risk overflowing the sink.
  • Insulate all water pipes which may be exposed to freezing temperatures or wind. Water pipes not in use should be drained in areas where they may be vulnerable to severely cold weather.
  • If there is plumbing in your garage, be sure to keep the garage door closed. Pipes in unheated garages and attics should be insulated.
  • Water heaters in garages or attics should be insulated against the cold as well with an approved Hot Water Heater Blanket.

If your pipes do freeze:

  • Turn off the water at the main shut-off valve to minimize problems as the ice melts.
  • Leave the faucets on to relieve pressure when the ice begins to melt.
  • If necessary, use a blow dryer or heat gun to thaw frozen pipes.
  • DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTATNCES, USE A BLOW TORCH OR ANY TYPE OF OPEN FLAME TO WARM UP AND/OR THAW YOUR PIPES.

Irrigation system backflow preventers need to be protected from freezing temperatures just as your pipes, outdoor faucets, and water heaters do:

  • Please see the diagram for directions to winterizing your backflow preventers.
  • Insulation “bags” may be purchased at your favorite hardware / plumbing / home improvement store. These will protect but the shutting off as explained below is also necessary to prevent a major plumbing expense.