Wastewater Maintenance Intern - Summer 2026

The Legacy Realty LLC; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Legacy Realty LLC based in San Marcos, Texas is offering an internship focusing on operations and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities. Interns will gain hands-on experience and learn preventive and corrective maintenance techniques vital for environmental stewardship.

The ideal candidate will be at least 18 years old and pursuing relevant educational programs. Responsibilities include participating in field operations, maintenance work, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to work outside for extended periods of time.
• Safe work practices are essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in field operations & maintenance at a wastewater treatment facility.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Examine equipment failures and install new equipment.

Skills

Field operations & maintenance

Preventive and corrective maintenance

Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite

Data entry skills

Education

Pursuit of a degree or certificate program

Job description

Jacobs assists public agencies and private entities with operations, maintenance and asset management of water and wastewater utilities, public works and industrial facilities. Throughout this internship, you will conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on wastewater treatment plant and related facilities equipment. If you have a genuine interest in environmental sciences and would like to have hands‑on experience in serving the community while being a good steward of the environment, this is the internship for you!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in field operations & maintenance at a wastewater treatment facility managed by Jacobs
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on buildings, structures, grounds, machinery and equipment
• Replace packing in pumps or valves; replace bearings in motors, pumps and other equipment
• Examine equipment failures to identify causes and to prevent recurrences
• Install and set up new equipment
• Ensure the safety, health, and well‑being of you and your team
• Basic understanding of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to enter data into a maintenance data management system

Candidate Requirements

• Candidate must be 18 years of age and, ideally, in pursuit of a degree or certificate program with an accredited university or technical college
• Ability to work outside for extended periods of time
• Safe work practices

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low‑income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.