Maintenance Mechanic - Baton Rouge, LA (South Plant)

Maintenance Mechanic - Baton Rouge, LA (South Plant) 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. As a Mechanic Technician , you’ll join a collaborative team in Baton Rouge (South Plant) 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 treatment plants and related facilities equipment. 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. #OMFS #BIA #OurJacobs #LI-LH2 Here’s what you’ll need One year of experience in the maintenance of water or wastewater treatment plants or related industrial or utilities industry with similar maintenance requirements A valid Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) certification or ability to obtain within 3 years of date of hire Experience in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) Ability to understand and follow SOPs and H&S practices Current valid Real ID driver’s license with no major infractions Ideally, You’ll Also Have Forklift or Heavy equipment experience Experience in serving municipal utility clients 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. 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 $49,500.00 to $65,000.00; 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 May 18, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr