Water Maintenance Supervisor - Jackson, MS

Jacobs; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Water Maintenance Supervisor for our water treatment plant in Jackson, MS. You will oversee maintenance, repairs, and improvements on electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring asset management and contractual deliverables are met.

The role requires supervising staff, budgeting support, and use of CMMS/SCADA tools. Regular travel to client sites is expected; a valid driver’s license is required. Jacobs offers a comprehensive benefits package and a path for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in operations/maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Experience supervising or in a leadership position.
• Experience with CMMS and entering data into a maintenance system.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and relevant laws for water industry.
• Assists budgeting and cost estimation for repairs and replacements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and direct maintenance/repair of mechanical equipment, buildings, structures and grounds.
• Assist project manager in budgeting and estimating cost/time for repairs or replacements.
• Read blueprints, drawings, plans and equipment specs for client projects.
• Perform skilled mechanical repairs on WTP equipment.
• Analyze failures and prepare reports to support maintenance.
• Provide on-the-job training and supervision as needed.
• Maintain preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Oversee contractor work and ensure compliance with standards.
• Travel to client sites and other locations as required.

Skills

Leadership experience

General business management

CMMS experience

Data entry into CMMS

Safe work practices/supervisory培训

Education

Trade school – electrical/mechanical focus

College degree in a related field

Tools

SCADA

PLC

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

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's 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.

Jacobs is seeking a Water Maintenance Supervisor to join our team at our water treatment plant (WTP) facility located in Jackson, MS. You'll perform a variety of tasks in the preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and power generation equipment associated with the water treatment plants and related facilities equipment. You'll oversee day to day maintenance, repairs, new installations, and improvement projects associated with WTP. In this role, you'll be directly responsible for the asset management plan and contractual deliverables pertaining to facility maintenance and standards as well as the maintenance and department performance for the facility.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Planning, scheduling, and directing the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of specialized mechanical equipment, buildings, structures, and grounds
• Assists project manager in department budgeting and estimating cost and time for all aspects of repairs or replacements
• May perform duties of other department supervisors in their absence if required, including approving work assignments, scheduling shifts, preparing work schedule and other duties assigned
• Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints, drawings, sketches, plans, specifications, and mechanical illustrations. Reviews drawings and equipment specifications as required for client improvement projects.
• Performs skilled mechanical repair work on water treatment plant equipment and related equipment
• Analyzes equipment failures to determine cause and to prevent recurrences. Prepare detailed reports and proposals required to facilitate the duties of a maintenance supervisor
• Provides on-the-job training to staff and provides direction as required to facilitate repairs when needed
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical machinery or equipment as needed
• Is proficient in the repair, maintenance and fabrication methods required of a supervisor
• Performs other duties as required.

As an essential function of the position and as a business necessity, this role requires regular travel by motor vehicle to client sites, project locations, and other work-related destinations in connection with the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. Accordingly, a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position.

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.

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Here's what you'll need

• Experience supervising or in a leadership position
• Experience with general business management practices
• Experience with CMMS and the general practices and methods used to manage a large industrial system
• Knowledge of computer software includes but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and to enter data into a computerized maintenance management system
• Knowledge of safe work practices, supervisory training, and federal and state laws as they pertain to the water industry.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Trade school education with an emphasis on electrical and mechanical equipment and metal fabrication or college degree in a relatable field
• Operate plant Process Logic Controller (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Knowledge of principles of supervision and training
• Five+ (5) years of experience with knowledge of the principles, methods, tools, and materials employed in the general operations, maintenance and repair of advanced electrical and mechanical equipment and systems, including vehicles, electric motors, generators, pumps, and related equipment associated with water/wastewater systems.

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, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $80,000.00. 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 October 06, 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.