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.

Job Description

The Grounds & Utility Wastewater Technician supports daily operations across facility grounds, utility systems, and wastewater processes. This role is ideal for someone who is dependable, safety‑minded, and comfortable working both outdoors and around industrial equipment. The technician assists with routine maintenance, waste handling, and general utility tasks to ensure a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Duties assigned include, but are not limited to, the following examples:

• Maintain facility grounds, including trash and debris pickup, general cleaning, and basic landscaping tasks

• Adjust, clean equipment as needed

• Handle chemicals safely, including storage, labeling, and usage in accordance with safety guidelines

• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational protocols

• Preventing issues before they occur with specific utilities

• Perform daily inspections of equipment and report issues promptly

• Protect building structures from environmental issues

• Assist with utility system checks, minor repairs, and routine maintenance tasks

• Operate forklift, pallet jack, and other PITs as required.

Qualifications

• Forklift Certification (current and valid)

• Knowledge of safety rules including OSHA rules to avoid injury to self and others or damage to equipment.

• Knowledge of safety equipment and procedures.

• Familiarity with utilities, wastewater systems, or industrial facility operations

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to perform hands‑on physical tasks

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Reliable attendance and strong teamwork skills

Qualifications

Any satisfactory combination of experience, education, and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described may be substituted for the above. Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license at the time of appointment and maintain an acceptable driving record. Must have Forklift certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is performed both inside and outside. It can involve bending, climbing, kneeling, heavy lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, stooping, extended periods of standing and walking, fine hand and arm motor skills, and exposure to cleaning and landscaping chemicals. Must have good or corrected vision and color vision.

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.