Technician, Electrical and General Services

Role Overview: The Technician, Electrical and General Services role is integral to the school’s Facility Management Team and is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, repair, and support of electrical systems and general facility infrastructure within the school.

Responsibilities:

• Use of various tools and techniques to diagnose problems, such as testing equipment, voltage meters, and circuit analysers.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair all electrical installations, equipment, and fixtures across the school premises.
• Conduct routine checks on lighting systems, circuit breakers, distribution panels, and emergency power systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical faults or malfunctions in classrooms, labs, offices, and other areas.
• Carry out minor carpentry, masonry, and general maintenance tasks as needed.
• Support the setup and relocation of school furniture, classroom fittings, and office equipment.
• Provide technical assistance during school events (e.g., power setup, sound systems).
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests raised by staff through the school’s ticketing or reporting system.
• Record and report maintenance activities, defects, and completed work in line with school policies.
• Collaborate with external service providers, when necessary, under the direction of the Duty Engineer.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety standards and regulations in all activities.

Qualification, skills and knowledge:

• Technical certification (e.g., OND, Trade Test, or NABTEB) in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in electrical and building maintenance.
• Creative problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules and regulations as it relates to electrical works and building maintenance.
• Physical fitness to carry out manual tasks and work in various environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Safeguarding

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.

Data Protection

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 Education 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.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

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.

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