Maintenance Mechanic – South Plant, Baton Rouge

About the role

As a Maintenance Mechanic at Jacobs’ South Plant in Baton Rouge, you will ensure continuous operation of municipal water treatment facilities by performing both preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide range of equipment and infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, valves, motors, engines and other plant equipment.
• Lubricate machinery, replace packing, bearings and adjust valve clearances.
• Inspect equipment failures, diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Install, set up and commission new equipment, as well as clean and paint interior and exterior structures.
• Carry out pipe‑fitting, plumbing and welding (gas or arc) tasks as required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in the CMMS and follow SOPs and health‑and‑safety procedures.
• Provide backup for painting duties and assist with forklift or heavy‑equipment operations when needed.

Required profile

• Minimum 1 year experience maintaining water or wastewater treatment plants or similar industrial utilities.
• Valid Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) certification or ability to obtain within three years of hire.
• Proficiency with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and safety practices.
• Current Real ID driver’s license with a clean record.

Required skills

• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Pump, valve and bearing repair
• Engine tuning and valve‑clearance adjustment
• Pipe‑fitting and plumbing
• Gas welding and arc welding
• CMMS operation
• Forklift and heavy‑equipment handling (preferred)
• Painting and surface preparation

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on critical municipal infrastructure.
• Professional growth within a global engineering firm.
• Supportive team environment focused on safety and excellence.