Wastewater Maintenance Manager - Wilmington, DE

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Jacobs is seeking an experienced Wastewater Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations at our Wilmington, Delaware facility. In this role, you will oversee all preventive and corrective maintenance activities, supervise a team of maintenance technicians, and ensure the effective operation of all wastewater treatment plant equipment. You'll play a critical role in establishing and optimizing maintenance systems, asset management practices, and inventory controls—particularly within Maintenance Connection (CMMS).

The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for

Maintenance Leadership & Supervision

• Lead, supervise, and develop a maintenance team responsible for daily operations, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs.

• Establish workflows for planning, scheduling, and executing maintenance activities to ensure operational reliability.

Asset Management

• Support asset management principles, including service level agreements, lifecycle considerations, and triple-bottom-line decision-making.

• Utilize CMMS data to improve asset reliability, reduce downtime, and enhance maintenance efficiency.

Maintenance Connection (CMMS) & Inventory Management

• Oversee CMMS administration and ensure accurate, consistent asset and inventory data, including standards for inventory processes such as part setup, supplier information, and reorder methods.

• Direct and monitor the spare parts and inventory program, ensuring effective usage, replenishment performance, and full integration of PMs, work orders, safety documentation, and asset hierarchies within the CMMS.

• Establish training requirements and ensure staff proficiency in CMMS usage and data governance, supporting accurate data entry and consistent system practices.

Planning, Scheduling & Budgeting

• Prepare estimates for labor, materials, cost, and duration of maintenance activities for both internal and external resources.

• Manage budgets by monitoring costs, adjusting maintenance activities, and optimizing resource allocation.

• Ensure maintenance planning aligns with operational goals, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.

Safety & Compliance

• Reinforce safety programs, including Activity Hazard Analyses, SOPs, PPE standards, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

• Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to environmental permits, including NPDES and air discharge requirements.

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

(All required)

• Six (6) years of maintenance experience in utilities or industrial environments, including at least three (3) years of supervisory experience with 4+ direct reports.

• Demonstrated experience with Maintenance Connection CMMS, including inventory, work order, and asset management modules.

• Knowledge of planning, scheduling, inventory control, SOP development, and budgeting.

• Direct experience with pumps, motors, electrical equipment, and mechanical repair tools.

• Ability to diagnose malfunctions and recommend effective solutions.

• Valid driver's license with no major infractions.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience in wastewater facility maintenance and familiarity with NPDES and air permit requirements.

• Certifications such as Certified Maintenance Reliability Technician, ABC Level 3 Plant Maintenance Technologist, or CWEA Level 4 Mechanical Technologist.

• Effective communication, technical problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of preventive maintenance best practices, mechanical systems, and electrical equipment.

• Ability to perform site walks, inspections, and field planning in confined spaces, heights, and environments containing fumes, gases, and chemicals.

• Ability to review technical drawings, blueprints, P&IDs, one-line diagrams, schematics, and specifications for planning and troubleshooting.

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.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

98,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

136,000.00

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 $98,900.00 to $136,000.00. 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 March 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Wilmington	Delaware	United States
Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	United States