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Michael Yerger

Summary

Retired from the Borough of Pottstown after 24 years of service. Voted Employee of the Year, and nominated 3 consecutive years.

Currently working a full time job with Charger Water since 2005. Hardworking and dedicated. Resourceful, high productivity, and efficient task completion. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations and cost effective managing.


Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.


Extensive knowledge in construction, electrical, plumbing, water treatment, HVAC, facility maintenance, and mechanical.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FT/Warehouse Team Member

Charger Water
07.2005 - Current
  • Assembling and packaging water treatment equipment for dealer professional's installation.
  • Forklift certified.
  • Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Operate and load 26-foot box trucks for driver's daily routes, to be promptly delivered.
  • Maintain forklift, wrapping machine, floor cleaning machines, trucks, pallet jacks, and work areas.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
  • Manage incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards.
  • Operate forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient movement of goods within warehouse facilities.
  • Safely transported goods to customers, adhering to strict deadlines and ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Assist with phones and taking customers orders
  • Shipping/Receiving/LTL/Full Semi Transfers within the 15 Branches of the Company and other Wholesale Suppliers
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Lead Worker

Borough of Pottstown
07.2023 - 01.2026
  • Monitored, adjusted, and maintained chemical feed systems for pH control, chlorine disinfection, and sludge conditioning.
  • Operated valves, pumps, blowers and aeration systems to control flow and processing of wastewater.
  • Maintained records of process operations including flows rates, chemical dosages, test results, maintenance activities and other relevant data.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable environmental regulations regarding water quality standards.
  • Operated, monitored, maintained and performed troubleshooting for wastewater treatment facility mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Fix and repair all essential equipment to keep operations moving forward.
  • Mow, trim, spray, and maintain grounds and substations.
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment and facilities to identify maintenance needs and operational efficiencies.
  • Analyzed water quality data to assess treatment effectiveness and implement necessary adjustments in processes.
  • Coordinated emergency response actions during system failures, effectively minimizing service disruption risks.
  • Ensured proper handling of bio-solids produced from treatment processes, coordinating with disposal facilities for appropriate transportation and disposal methods.

Parks and Recreation Maintenance and Facilities Lead Worker

Borough of Pottstown
03.2006 - 07.2023
  • Highly motivated to exceed expectations in all aspects of work. Punctual and strived for success. Nominated 3 years in a row and awarded Employee of the Year.
  • Maintained and Operated 14 parks, trails, 180+ acres, including a Community Center, Spray Park Facility, and Mini Golf/Concession Stand.
  • Evaluated new technologies for possible implementation in the facilities infrastructure to increase overall performance levels while reducing operational costs.
  • Supervised maintenance staff to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
  • Installed and monitored video surveillance at all facilities, for safety and prosecution.
  • Meet quarterly and annual budgets. With purchasing of equipment and vehicles for maintenance, playground equipment and surfacing, field fertilizer and seed, infield baseball surfacing, basketball courts, fencing, mulch, snow and ice equipment, and all other job necessities.
  • Coordinated facility inspections and identified areas for improvement in maintenance processes.
  • Soil sampling of all athletic fields, and treating fields as needed with herbicides and pesticides. Kept up to date on Certified Playground License through NRPA, and up to date on Commonwealth Pesticide applicators License in Lawn and Turf, and Swimming Pools.
  • Maintain 4 little league fields, 3 adult baseball fields, 1 football field, and numerous soccer fields at several parks.
  • Organized grants, met with contractors for pre bid and post bid meetings and concerns. As well as engineers to design/layout input and recommendations.
  • Cultivated strong partnerships with vendors to enhance service delivery and product quality.
  • Monitored and enforced safety measures to mitigate hazards.
  • Performed maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, pruning trees and shrubs, watering plants, mulching, raking leaves, picking up litter.
  • Organized special events such as concerts, festivals, and community gatherings at various parks.
  • Ensured proper use of park facilities by enforcing applicable laws and regulations. Implemented the installation of cameras for safety, mischief, and after three suicides had happened at Borough Parks.
  • Inspected grounds daily to identify potential hazards or damages caused by weather or vandalism.
  • Assisted with set-up and tear down of equipment needed for recreational programs hosted in parks.
  • Managed reservations for pavilions, shelters or other areas within assigned parks.
  • Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
  • Managed daily operations of recreational facilities.
  • Supervised and coordinated work activities of personnel.
  • Oversaw design, construction and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas.
  • Completed and maintained time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
  • Conferred with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
  • Performed extensive knowledge and hands on for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and all aspects of maintenance as Lead Worker.
  • Communicated with vendors for quotes and purchasing of all equipment throughout the maintenance department.
  • Extensive background in codes, residential and commercial.
  • Implemented LED light program for longevity and cost effectiveness.
  • Monitored waterway levels throughout the parks with floodplain properties, to disconnect electric mains, and barricade for safety.
  • Operation of heavy equipment, front-end loader, backhoe, excavator, skid loader, lifts, rollers, aerators, over seeders, dump trucks, deck over and dump trailers, etc.
  • Prioritized and delegated workforce and work orders on a daily basis.
  • Design and layout of park amenities, along with holding bid and construction meetings.
  • Reading and marking of underground utilities from blueprints and plot maps, along with utility locating devices.
  • Reestablishing of riverbanks per DEP regulations from stormwater erosion.

Property Maintenance Worker

Borough of Pottstown
05.2001 - 03.2006
  • Inspected buildings and grounds for safety hazards and code violations.
  • Maintained records of all maintenance activities performed on the property.
  • Provided snow removal services during winter months.
  • Managed inventory of supplies used for property maintenance tasks.
  • Kept abreast of local building codes and regulations related to property maintenance.
  • Ordered parts, supplies, or equipment from suppliers.
  • Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
  • Clean up illegal dumps and debris on public and private properties.

Education

Construction And HVAC

Western Center For Technical Studies
Limerick, PA

High School - undefined

Upper Perkiomen High School
Pennsburg, PA
09.2001

Skills

  • Consistent professional conduct
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Mechanical proficiency
  • Safety program management
  • Proactive maintenance strategy
  • Chemical management
  • SCADA system management
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Customer engagement
  • Reliable and accountable
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Proficient in prioritizing tasks
  • Collaborative teamwork

Certification

  • Forklift Certification
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • EPA refrigerant license.
  • Penn State Ag pesticide certification.
  • Extensive boat and watercraft experience.
  • PA Driver's License
  • Confined Space Entry Training Certificate – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
  • First Aid Certification
  • Elevator Rescue Certification

Timeline

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Lead Worker

Borough of Pottstown
07.2023 - 01.2026

Parks and Recreation Maintenance and Facilities Lead Worker

Borough of Pottstown
03.2006 - 07.2023

FT/Warehouse Team Member

Charger Water
07.2005 - Current

Property Maintenance Worker

Borough of Pottstown
05.2001 - 03.2006

High School - undefined

Upper Perkiomen High School

Construction And HVAC

Western Center For Technical Studies

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