Job Title: Plumber
Company: Wellspring College
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Qualification: Trade Test Certificate, Technical Certificate or equivalent qualification
Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ practical plumbing experience
Job Field: Engineering / Technical / Maintenance
About the Company
Wellspring College is a co-educational day and boarding school established by experienced academics and education administrators committed to restoring excellence to Nigeria’s educational system.
The college provides a transformative learning environment designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and character needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. With over 700 students from diverse ethnic backgrounds, Wellspring College promotes respect, academic excellence and personal development.
Its curriculum is complemented by extracurricular activities in sports, music, arts, vocational training, entrepreneurship and leadership.
Job Summary
Wellspring College is seeking a skilled and experienced Plumber to install, inspect, maintain and repair the school’s plumbing systems, ensuring a safe and reliable water supply and effective sanitation infrastructure.
The successful candidate will respond promptly to plumbing faults, carry out preventive maintenance and ensure that facilities such as toilets, bathrooms, hostels, kitchens and laboratories remain in good working condition.
Key Responsibilities
Plumbing Maintenance
- Install, maintain and repair plumbing systems, pipes, fittings, taps, valves and other related components.
- Diagnose and resolve plumbing faults affecting water supply and drainage systems.
- Ensure that toilets, bathrooms, kitchens, hostels and laboratories have properly functioning plumbing facilities.
Preventive Maintenance
- Carry out routine inspections of plumbing installations.
- Identify potential faults and take corrective action before they develop into major problems.
- Maintain water distribution and drainage systems to ensure uninterrupted operation.
Emergency Response
- Respond promptly to emergency plumbing issues, including burst pipes, blocked drains, leaks and water supply failures.
- Carry out urgent repairs to minimise disruption to school activities.
Inspection and Reporting
- Inspect plumbing facilities regularly and identify maintenance requirements.
- Report faults, repair needs and potential risks to the appropriate management personnel.
- Maintain basic records of maintenance activities and completed repairs.
Water and Sanitation Management
- Ensure effective water distribution across the college’s facilities.
- Monitor the condition of sanitation systems and drainage installations.
- Help maintain a clean, safe and hygienic school environment.
Health, Safety and Compliance
- Observe relevant health and safety procedures when carrying out plumbing work.
- Use appropriate tools, protective equipment and safe working methods.
- Ensure plumbing repairs and installations meet required safety standards.
Inventory and Equipment
- Monitor plumbing tools, equipment and spare parts.
- Report shortages and recommend materials required for maintenance and repairs.
- Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained and stored.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Trade Test Certificate, Technical Certificate or an equivalent qualification in Plumbing.
- Relevant vocational training or professional certification is an added advantage.
- Minimum of five years’ practical plumbing experience, preferably in a school, hospital, hotel or large facility.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong technical knowledge of plumbing systems.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve plumbing faults efficiently.
- Good knowledge of water distribution and drainage systems.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Basic record-keeping and reporting skills.
- Ability to read plumbing layouts and simple technical drawings.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Effective time management and ability to prioritise urgent repairs.
Personal Attributes
- Honest and dependable.
- Detail-oriented, proactive and responsive.
- Physically fit and capable of carrying out maintenance tasks.
- Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
- Committed to maintaining a safe and clean learning environment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to [email protected] using Plumber as the subject of the email.
Application Email: [email protected]
Application Closing Date: 13 November 2026