Location: Harrisonburg,VA, USA
Who We Are and What We Do
Farmer Focus's mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.
General Summary:
To operate, monitor, maintain, and trouble-shoot the wastewater treatment facility and it processes. Work involves responsibility for the technical aspects of plant operations, compliance with state and federal operating regulations, and underground sewer system. Work is performed with considerable independence under the direction of the maintenance manager, subject to review through reports and results achieved.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Performs the maintenance and repair of the physical plant and pump stations and all of their components.
* Assists in the performance of regular and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on all plant equipment and machinery.
* On-call to respond to emergencies and breakdowns at the plant and pump stations.
* Conduct the necessary weekend checks of the treatment plant on a rotating basis.
* Perform all work in conformance to Occupational Safety and Health Act regulations.
* Maintain open communications with the maintenance manager regarding the treatment process and pump station operation and malfunctions, as well as make recommendations for repairs and improvements to these systems.
Work Requirements:
* Be able to perform and document various tests required by State and Federal agencies for the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.
* Perform daily checks of the wastewater treatment process and periodic checks of pump stations. Complete all paperwork required to document WWTP facility reports.
* Have a working knowledge of the operations, methods, and procedures of a wastewater treatment plant.
* Have a working knowledge of the machinery used for wastewater treatment and pumping stations.
* Have a thorough knowledge of basic machinery preventive maintenance and repair.
* Have a basic knowledge of State and Federal rules governing wastewater discharges and worker's safety.
* Have the ability to work with independence and to make routine decisions on the operation of the plant processes and equipment.
Education and Experience:
* high school diploma/GED
* 1-year of experience in operating a wastewater treatment facility preferred.
Physical Requirements:
* Have the ability to lift 50 pounds.
* Have an adequate respiratory function to utilize a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
* Have the ability to detect and differentiate colors.
Farmer Focus is committed to the principles of equal employment and to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is inclusive and equitable, free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based upon an individual's age, race (including traits historically associated with race, which includes hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity, or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), military status (including status as a uniformed servicemember, a veteran, or dependent of a servicemember), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Farmer Focus is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.