Mechanic - Wilmington, DE

Water At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

Jacobs is seeking a Mechanic to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on water/wastewater treatment plants and related facilities equipment on an assigned shift. In addition, this position is performing mechanical functions at or beyond a journeyman level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, motors and other equipment related to the wastewater treatment processes.
• Lubricates equipment and checks for malfunctions; replaces packing in pumps or valves; replaces bearings in motors, pumps, and other equipment; tunes engines, sets valve clearance, cleans, and adjusts regulators
• Analyzes equipment failures to determine cause and to prevent recurrences
• Installs and sets up new equipment
• Performs quality control tasks following completion of maintenance projects and tasks.
• Cleans out pipes and performs other plumbing and pipe fitting tasks as required
• Uses gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, or weld
• Performs duties of electrician or painter in their absence
• Assists in keeping maintenance records
• Takes an active role in implementing the plants CMMS system and PM program.
• Prioritizes tasks on calendar and completes assigned work orders in a timely fashion.
• Communicates effectively at all levels regarding recommended maintenance and repair procedures
• Follows written and oral instructions
• Performs other duties as required

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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Here's what you'll need

• 3 years of experience in the maintenance of wastewater treatment plants and related equipment, or similar maintenance experience
• Possess a valid Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) certification or ability to obtain within 3 years of date of hire
• Current valid REAL ID driver’s license with no major infractions

Working Conditions

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

65,374.40

Posted Salary Range: Upper

80,412.80

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $65,374.40 to $80,412.80; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on February 12, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Wilmington	Delaware	United States