Utility Technician

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Your impact

At Jacobs, we empower communities to focus on what matters most to them – people. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our manufacturing clients to continue to produce their critical products and innovate for continued improvement.  

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician based in The Villages, FL, you’ll This position is responsible for performing technical duties associated with the Backflow Prevention Cross-Connection Control Program to prevent infiltration of contaminates and/or pollutants into the potable water supply. 

You’ll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to complex challenges that may arise in our client’s state of the art facilities. Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of your team and our planet.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with continued development of the Backflow Prevention Cross-Connection Program.

• Inspects sites for illegal water connection or cross connections and eliminates it by using proper connections and backflow prevention devices.

• Eliminates uncontrolled interconnections to the potable water supply/system.

• Educates the public concerning the backflow prevention program, devices used and proper connections. 

• Maintains records, drawings, computer data files and associated information regarding the Backflow Prevention Program.

• Test and repair of backflows preventors and components by using industry standards and State Laws as a guideline.

• Follow backflow testing schedule as regulated by state laws.

• Uses Backflow Testing devices to ensure the proper testing of devices. Recommends replacement / repair of devices based on this evaluation.  Performs a survey of accounts to establish our degree of exposure to contamination to the water system. Makes recommendations regarding Backflow prevention requirements for each account.

• Installs backflows to serve accounts. All installations are to be per applicable State and AWWA Regulations and Standards.

• Prioritize improvements to accounts with no improper backflow devices. Performs installations of waterlines to accomplish these upgrades.

• Assist in keeping detailed records of Backflow Devices.

• Respond to sewer cleanout and lift station calls during normal duty hours and on-call.

• Read water meters.

• Perform Spring/Fall Flushing of hydrants.

• Perform fire hydrant testing.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Bring your innovative ideas, talent for multi-tasking, and sharp attention to detail to help our clients keep America up and running. 

Here's what you'll need

• High school diploma or GED

• Possess a valid driver’s license

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, private contractors, government agencies, and the public.

• Ability to communicate effectively and respectively

• Ability to obtain backflow license within 180 days

• Knowledge of basic plumbing

Preferred Qualifications

• Backflow License with demonstrable experience  

• Knowledge of the materials, methods, practices, and procedures involved in installing and testing backflow prevention devices.

• Knowledge of on-going development of the water system.

• Knowledge of water safety regulations.

• Knowledge of Federal, State and City rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of cross-connections within a plumbing and piping system.

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

31,100.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

44,440.00

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 $31,100.00 to $44,440.00; 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 08, 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
The Villages	Florida	United States