Sometimes we have observers when we do Monitoring & Maintenance inspections.

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Acme is a close-knit, family owned business. Our belief is that if we have to work – why not enjoy it and the people we work with. Let’s be the best at what we do, and be the best we can be to those around us.

Qualifications:

Advanced proficiency with organizational & time management skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize and keep up in a fast paced environment. Self-directed yet excels with team projects, critical thinker, detail oriented, excellent verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable with navigating the internet, Microsoft Word, emailing, Apple computers, blogging and typing 60 wpm. Experienced with Google Suite, QuickBooks, Power Point, and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) program is ideal. Must be upbeat, have a genuine desire to help others.

Responsibilities:

Work independently and collectively to assess customer goals, access resources and implement procedures to meet project deadlines and provide outstanding customer service, adhere to governing regulations, and meet deadlines. Additional office duties as needed.

Additional information:

Acme is a high producing company where team members collaborate on multiple projects. Our industry demands attention to detail and the ability to complete tasks while dealing with interruptions. We believe we make a difference in people’s lives by helping them purchase the right property that will help them achieve their dreams of building a home or navigate through a failing septic system. If you’re a quick learner, pride yourself in your work ethic, enjoy a fast-paced environment, have strong computer skills and you want to grow in knowledge and opportunity, this may be the job you’ve been looking for. Come join our team!

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Accessibility for Monitoring and Maintenance inspections is extremely important, as we are partnering with you to obtain the longest life possible for your On-site Sewer System (OSS). Your required inspections from the Kitsap Public Health District (KPHD) are paramount in achieving this. 

When we come out to complete your inspections, all components need to be accessible and unobstructed, as we will need to inspect your OSS and all of it's components as set forth by the KPHD.This includes all tanks, panels, inspection ports, and splitters (if applicable).

Please know that we are happy to work with all of our customers, including emailing copies of As-Builts/Records of Construction if you need help determining what components you have and where they are located. 

There are certain requirements determined by Labor & Industry (L&I) that prohibit Acme from performing certain tasks while on-site, due to the licenses we hold, therefore we are unable to make components accessible while we are on site. For more information, please call our office at 360-698-8488, or refer to the Inspection Site Readiness email that has been sent to all of our maintenance customers.  

Our motto is "Gravity is our goal!", except in extreme conditions. Then it becomes "Safety is our goal!". Please know that we do not take the decision to reschedule appointments lightly.

However, when Rod comes out to a property for a feasibility appointment, he pulls his own tractor on a trailer behind his vehicle. This is great...until the road conditions become icy and hazardous. The additional weight of the tractor could cause serious issues on an already icy or snowy road. 

Therefore, we have contacted our customers to reschedule Rod's design appointments for the next couple of days, until the roads clear. Please be aware that if conditions remain hazardous for pulling a tractor, we may need to reschedule additional appointments. We appreciate your patience and understanding! 

We're frequently asked how tanks get installed. It's actually a great question, considering most 1000 gallon tanks are approximately 6 feet deep and weigh around 2,500 pounds. The answer? The tanks are loaded on to trucks, which are driven to the site, and then the tank is lifted off the truck and into the designated spot. D&D Hauling installed this tank in the Indianola area. For more information on D&D Hauling, and all of our preferred installers, please click here. 

The OSCAR system is a relatively new type of septic system. This system utilizes a recirculation tank, which other systems do not use. This system was installed by D&D Hauling in the Indianola area. As you can see, Dennis and his crew did a great job. The homeowner reported "it looks great and I appreciate the hard work and expertise in getting it installed!". 

For more information on D&D Hauling, and all of our preferred installers, please click here. 

For more information on Oscar Systems, please click here. 

We're often asked what kind of equipment our designer uses to dig soil logs, and often ask if they'll need to have this equipment on site when we arrive for the feasibility appointment.

Acme has a small backhoe that we will bring to each feasibility appointment. Most people assume we use an excavator, however, a backhoe is more than sufficient for most properties. Brush and small trees are not an issue for the backhoe to maneuver around. However, some properties require bigger equipment to establish soil logs. In those instances, an excavator is hired and brought in. Below you can see both Acme's backhoe (green) and an excavator (yellow). If you have any questions regarding what type of equipment may be needed for your property, please let us know. 

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For newer customers, the septic system may seem a bit daunting compared to previous experiences with the sewer system. So with that in mind, we want to share some pros and cons of septic systems (versus sewer).

Pros:

--Gives independence. You’re not connected and dependent on a city system, their chemical treatments, and their waste management prices (which are often inflated in order to cover their existing costs for a large wastewater treatment plant and for anticipated growth demands and upgrades). Additionally you’re not impacted by sewer system overflows, shut downs, or back-ups.

--Less expensive. Usually, even with an inflated economy, a septic system is less expensive to have designed and installed than hooking up to the city’s sewer system, if that’s even an option.

--Environmentally friendly. Septic systems use less energy. They also process the effluent in such a way that, when used and maintained properly, releases treated water back into the soil, which won’t contaminate local water sources and can provide nourishment for trees and plants while replenishing groundwater.

Cons:

--Space. The size of a septic system depends, in part, on how many bedrooms are in your house as well as what system is possible for your property. However, the system requires space and establishing a reserve drain field is also a newer requirement for many counties.

--Maintenance. Most of the time with a sewer system, maintenance impacts the household minimally. However, with a septic system, it’s important to take care of your system. Regular checkups and occasional pumping are routine costs. Plus over time, even under a well-cared watch, a septic system will reach its geriatric years and will require more repairs and ultimately, replacement. (Tip: Put aside a small amount of money each month for a replacement septic system, understanding that an average system lasts about 35 years, depending on owner usage.)

Whether it's a new design, a modification or a repair, we are often asked what the septic design process entails. 

One of our first steps is to schedule and complete the feasibility appointment, where our designer, Rod, will meet with you on site. At this appointment, Rod is able to determine what type of septic system design can be proposed to the Kitsap Public Health District (KPHD). Once the initial appointment has occurred, and you elect to move forward with your project, an email with all of the necessary items and steps will be sent to you.

Whether you are starting with undeveloped land, dealing with a failing septic system or simply trying to obtain a building permit, one thing that sets Acme apart is a link we include to an online interactive presentation which is sent to our customers. This presentation will walk you through the design process, from the initial feasibility to submitting the final Record of Construction (ROC) at the end of your design project. It includes photos, tips, required documents and other information needed from the customer in order to complete the design, as well as letting our customers know exactly what they can expect from us during this process. 

We have a multi-member team who are more than happy to answer questions and partner with our customers through this time. We fully understand that septic designs can present a wide range of emotions, from the excitement of building a dream home to the frustration of a failed system. Our goal is to partner with our customers throughout this process, making the design process as user-friendly as possible, while completing project goals in an effective and timely manner. 

If you have any questions, or wish to begin a septic design, please call our office at 360-698-8488 or click here to fill out our online intake form. Once we have received an intake form, we will contact you directly.  

Our maintenance customers, especially those who are new to septic systems often ask about their control panels. Below is one of the more frequently used panels for a standard pressure system, but please know that your panel could look different, for a variety of reasons. 

Each standard pressure panel will have a button to silence alarms, a timer, an on/off switch and other electrical components. Unless you happen to be a licensed electrician, the silence button is probably the only component you will end up using (we will check the rest of the components at each inspection). 

We always recommend that home owners and renters locate the silence button on the panel now, so that when your alarm is going off at 2 am on a Saturday in the pouring down rain, you're not searching for it (typically, the silence button is on the side of the panel as pictured below, but not always). 

When scheduling a feasibility appointment, our staff will ask about marking the property in white, for the utility locate. Before the first phone conversation with Acme, most of our customers are not aware that per Washington State Law, we must submit a utility locate request prior to any digging. 

Each contractor must submit their own request, so while we appreciate that customers offer to submit the locate request, we need to be the ones to call it in. Due to the fact that the locate companies require the area of excavation be marked in white, Acme requires that customers email photos of the white markings before we can submit the locate request. 

Customers often ask how the property should be marked. Most people choose to use white spray paint, however, white flags, white stakes or white ribbons are also acceptable. Please be sure that your locate markings are done in white, and not any other color, as each utility marks in a specific color. 

For more information on utility locates please click here. 

Ron Hemley's Septic Installations installed this three bedroom Standard Pressure system in the Seabeck area. Daryl and his crew did a great job! For more information on Ron Hemley's, and all of our installers, please click here

One of the questions we are frequently asked is how the designer determines what kind of On-Site Sewer System (OSS) can go on a property. We always try to achieve a gravity system at the feasibility, however, that isn't always possible. When our designer goes to a feasibility appointment, he evaluates the type of soil and the depth of the soil. He'll also evaluate the slope on the property. Then, based on the current codes and regulations determined by the Kitsap Public Health District (KPHD), he'll come up with a design that can be proposed to the KPHD. 

Once a design is submitted, the KPHD inspector will go out and evaluate the soil logs, to make sure that what we have proposed can be achieved. If everything works out, then the design will be approved and installation can begin. For additional information on the septic design process, please click here. 

***Please note, all approvals, denials and additional requirements are at the discretion of the Kitsap Public Health District, and many factors are considered in this decision that may not be mentioned in this post.***