Technician, Plumbing and Pipefittings

Technician, Plumbing and Pipefittings

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and hard-working individual with a desire to work in an environment that strives for excellence in all it does.

We are seeking a skilled Technician, Plumbing and Pipefittings to join our Facility Management Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plumbing systems and associated infrastructure within a dynamic operational environment.

Job Description

Position: Technician, Plumbing and Pipefittings

Reporting to: Facility Engineer (Hard Services); Facility Manager

Position Type: Full-Time

Role Overview: The Technician, Plumbing and Pipefittings is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plumbing systems and associated infrastructure across the facility. The role supports reliable water supply, drainage efficiency, sanitation standards, and preventive maintenance activities to ensure smooth facility operations.

Charterhouse Lagos staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They ensure a secure, stimulating, and well-managed learning environment that promotes a sense of safety, support and wellbeing.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

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• Minimum of Trade test certification in plumbing and pipefittings.

• Minimum of 3 years plumbing maintenance experience.

• Skills & Competencies Essential:

• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, fixtures and components.

• Familiarity with relevant codes, regulations and design standards.

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.

• HSE Knowledge. Desirable:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and piping diagrams.

• Pump maintenance knowledge.

• Personal Attributes

• Integrity and trustworthiness.

• Proactive problem solver with a positive attitude.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Adaptability and willingness to take on new responsibilities.

• Commitment to upholding the values and ethos of Charterhouse Lagos.

• Ability to maintain a professional demeanour.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Operations:

• Install, repair and maintain plumbing system, fixtures and pipelines within the facility, including but not limited to sinks, toilets, faucets, faulty valves, and drainage.
• Identify and resolve plumbing issues such as leaks, clogs and pipe damage promptly.
• Maintain pumps, boiler system, irrigation system and associated plumbing equipment.
• Ensure proper functioning of toilets, sinks, faucets, urinals, showers and drainage systems.

2. Preventive And Corrective Maintenance:

• Execute PPM schedules for plumbing infrastructure.
• Respond promptly to plumbing breakdowns and emergency maintenance requests.
• Monitor plumbing systems for signs of wear, corrosion, leakage or inefficiency.
• Identify recurring plumbing faults and recommend long-term corrective solutions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.

3. Water Systems Support:

• Support maintenance activities related to potable water systems and distribution networks.
• Assist in monitoring water pressure and flow efficiency.
• Support water conservation and leakage reduction initiatives.
• Coordinate with water treatment plant personnel where required.

4. Safety And Compliance:

• Maintain clean and safe work environments during and after maintenance activities.
• Ensure proper use and handling of plumbing tools and equipment.
• Support compliance with plumbing standards and operational procedures.
• Follow all HSE policies, safe work procedures and permit requirements.

5. Team Collaboration:

• Assist with contractors/OEM support.

• Assist with other facilities related tasks as needed.

• Charterhouse Lagos is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices which are aligned with recommendations from the International Task Force on Child Protection. We aspire to the highest international standards of recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to interviews, identity checks, criminal record checks, social media checks and successful references.

• The personal data relating to candidates, including personal data provided in, or along with the enquiry and application forms, is required to be collected by Charterhouse Lagos/The Huntington

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• Group, for purposes of candidate evaluation, and facilitating the recruitment process. By providing us with your personal data, you give your consent to us for collecting, retaining, processing, transferring (including cross-border transfer) and disclosing personal data to any third parties (including intra-group) for achieving the above purpose.

• At Charterhouse Lagos, we want everyone to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work, whilst remaining true to the culture and laws of Nigeria. Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique.