URGENT – Skilled Plumber Needed (less than 1 h From Paris)

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The experience

Hello Worldpackers!

We are Alexandra and Marc, a creative artist couple living in a large, elegant riverside mansion less than 1 hour from Paris. We’re currently transforming a section of our home—an old kitchen—into a fully functional bathroom, and we also plan to install a small kitchenette in another area. That’s why we urgently need someone with solid, hands-on plumbing experience to help us complete this exciting renovation.


What you offer

32 hours of help per week

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


What you get

6 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely


Requirements

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

We’re looking for someone skilled, autonomous, and practical— with experience in domestic plumbing installations and bathroom/kitchen remodeling.

Tasks include:

• Extending hot and cold water lines (flexible tubing / PEA)
• Installing new drainage lines (PVC) for:
• A WC with macerator (Sanibroyeur)
• A bathtub
• A washbasin
• A kitchen sink
• Connecting:
• Washing machine
• Dishwasher
• All the sanitary elements listed above

Required skills:

• Solid Previous plumbing or renovation experience
• Confident with cutting and connecting PEA and PVC pipes
• Understanding of proper slopes, water pressure, leak prevention
• Ability to work cleanly, safely, and independently
• Problem-solving mindset and flexibility on site

Bonus points if you:

• Can work quickly and efficiently
• Like sharing knowledge and discovering new cultures


Activities & Shift

What we offer:
• A private, charming accommodation in our riverside mansion
• English and French language exchange opportunities
• Full access to the house, kitchen, and riverside garden
• A warm, artistic, and respectful atmosphere
• The possibility to stay longer or return for future art/renovation projects


Rules

Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, with a friend or even a well-behaved pet — if you’re reliable, experienced, and kind, we’d love to welcome you into our creative world.

We can’t wait to build something beautiful together!


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NB! : As we are extremely behind on our project, we would prioritize individuals or travel partners who are willing to dedicate some extra time and effort to help us catch up.

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Warmly,
Alexandra & Marc
WhatsApp : +33668171571