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Handyman Hero Needed: help us with maintenance and repairs

4.5
(23 reviews)23

The experience

We run a guesthouse near Reykjavík and need someone with real maintenance and carpentry experience.
Tasks include woodwork, painting, cement work, and general repairs.
This role is for skilled, proactive, and independent problem-solvers who can work with tools confidently.
You’ll help keep the house in good condition while staying in a cozy environment and meeting guests from around the world.
We look forward to your application :-)

What you offer

32 hours of help per week

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

What you get

2 days off per week

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English

Between 18 and 47 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Main activities include painting walls and simple building and repair projects. We love proactive folks who dive into making things better. All to ensure a warm and welcoming atmosphere to spend a good time with international guests.

Activities & Shift

Working shifts are between 8 am to 5 pm and 2 days off a week

Rules

Very reliable and independent working, able to finish tasks on their own.