Water Mechanic II - Woodland-Davis, CA

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At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

As a Water Mechanic II , based in Woodland-Davis, CA , you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted. You’ll have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks in the preventive and corrective maintenance on water/wastewater treatment plants and related facilities equipment on an assigned shift. You’ll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to challenges that may arise in municipal facilities. You’ll perform preventive and corrective maintenance on buildings, structures, grounds, machinery and equipment; lubricate equipment and check for malfunctions; replace packing in pumps or valves; replace bearings in motors, pumps, and other equipment; tune engines, set valve clearance, clean, and adjust regulators; examine equipment failures to identify cause and to prevent recurrences; and install and sets up new equipment. You’ll also clean and paint interior and exterior equipment and buildings; lean out pipes and perform other plumbing and pipe fitting tasks as required; use gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, or weld; perform duties of painter in their absence; assist in keeping maintenance records; and perform other duties as required. Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of you and your team. 

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. Jacobs 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. 

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reads, interprets and works from blueprints, drawings, sketches, plans, specifications, and technical illustrations

• Performs skilled repair work, on wastewater treatment plant equipment and instruments

• Inspects, repairs and maintains electrical and/or electro-mechanical operating and control systems, equipment and fixtures

• Inspects, maintains and repairs wiring and lighting systems, electrical control equipment, meters, outlets, and panels

• Installs new equipment, interprets oral and written instructions, specifications, wiring diagrams, and codes

• Establishes and maintains scheduled electrical maintenance program for the plant's equipment

• May repair electrical and electronic instruments

• Exercises independent judgment in solving normal work problems under general supervision of Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor or Project Manager using standard and special electrical tools and equipment

• Keeps electrical maintenance records, prepares labor and material estimates

• Understands the mathematics of electricity and machines

• Follows oral and written instructions

• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work

• Performs other duties as required

Here's what you'll need

• Four years of experience as an electrical/mechanical technician

• Proficiency in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

• A valid driver’s license with no major infractions

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Experience working with municipal utility client

• A valid Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) certification or ability to obtain within 3 years of date of hire

• Forklift experience 

• Safe work practices

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

76,960.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

83,200.00

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 $76,960.00 to $83,200.00; 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 June 02, 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
Woodland	California	United States
Sacramento	California	United States