Groundwater Field Technician – Electrical & Mechanical

Jacobs Engineering Group; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group in Syracuse, NY is seeking a reliable Field Environmental Technician to support Operations and Maintenance at groundwater treatment facilities. You will assist the plant electrician, perform routine O&M tasks, monitor systems, and help with pumps, valves, piping, and process instrumentation.

Strong electrical awareness and hands-on mechanical repair skills are essential. A high school diploma and valid driver's license are required; training is available and safety is

Qualifications

• Experience with water treatment equipment and electrical awareness.
• Ability to perform in-depth mechanical equipment repair and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication and data collection skills.
• Training is available for motivated individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support the plant electrician during electrical maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
• Perform daily Operations and Maintenance duties at groundwater treatment plants.
• Assist with operating and maintaining water treatment equipment (pumps, valves, piping, filtration, instrumentation).
• Demonstrate electrical awareness around energized equipment and control panels.
• Conduct mechanical equipment repairs, including pump rebuilds and lubrication.
• Apply troubleshooting to identify issues in mechanical and electrical components.
• Perform routine site inspections and document conditions and field data.
• Communicate deficiencies and solutions with team members and field supervisors.
• Learn or utilize PLC and SCADA interfaces; training provided if needed.
• Support additional field tasks and general facility support.

Skills

Electrical awareness

Mechanical repair

Water treatment

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group in Syracuse, NY is seeking a reliable Field Environmental Technician to support Operations and Maintenance at groundwater treatment facilities. You will assist the plant electrician, perform routine O&M tasks, monitor systems, and help with pumps, valves, piping, and process instrumentation.

Strong electrical awareness and hands-on mechanical repair skills are essential. A high school diploma and valid driver's license are required; training is available and safety is