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Join us in Cancún as a Maintenance Assistant and keep our hostel in top shape

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The experience

Are you good with your hands and enjoy fixing things? We’re looking for a practical and reliable Maintenance Assistant to help us keep our hostel and suits in great condition!

You’ll work 5 hours a day assisting with general repairs and maintenance tasks. This includes basic painting, plumbing, electricity, and small fixes around the property. Your work will make sure that everything runs smoothly and that our guests have a comfortable stay.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

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

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 50 One time

Description: A $50 refundable deposit is required, returned after completing all volunteer hours.

What you get

2 days off per week

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

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.

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

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

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

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We are looking for a skilled and hands-on Maintenance Assistant to help maintain our hostel’s facilities. Your role will involve small repairs, basic maintenance, and ensuring that everything stays in good working order for our guests. You'll be an essential part of keeping our hostel safe, welcoming, and comfortable!

We are not a party hostel — it’s a chill, social place where guests and volunteers can connect, share stories, and relax. You’re welcome to go out and explore Cancún’s nightlife, but inside the hostel we keep a calm, friendly vibe.

You’ll join a welcoming international crew and stay in a shared volunteer dorm just a 3-minute walk from the hostel. We provide free accommodation, breakfast, access to our kitchen and common areas, and an inspiring environment to learn, grow, and enjoy the Caribbean lifestyle.

Activities & Shift

Activities :

-Perform small repairs around the hostel (doors, windows, furniture, etc.)
-Help with basic painting and touch-ups where needed
-Assist with minor plumbing tasks (fixing leaks, unclogging drains, replacing faucets)
-Support basic electrical maintenance (changing light bulbs, checking sockets, minor fixes)
-Keep maintenance tools organized and ready to use
-Identify maintenance issues and report bigger problems to management
-Assist in setting up or repairing furniture, appliances, or other facilities
-Help maintain outdoor spaces if needed (small gardening or patio repairs)

Requirements:

-Basic knowledge of painting, plumbing, and electricity
-Ability to use basic tools safely and responsibly
-Good problem-solving skills
-Responsible, proactive, and able to work independently
-Positive attitude and team spirit

Rules

1. Arrive on time for your scheduled shift
• If you are late twice, you will have to work on your day off
2. Smoking, drinking and drugs is not allowed during activities
*DRUGS = IMMEDIATE TERMINATION*
3. DO NOT enter guest rooms unless your work requires it (e.g. housekeeping or reception)
4. Guests are NOT allowed in the volunteers’ room.
• You will be required to pay the price for one night in a private room
5. DO NOT bring external guests to the hostel. If you want to bring someone, you must ask permission from the manager
6. Report any found and unclaimed items to Lost-and-Found (front desk)
7. Keep your space clean. The room, bathroom and hostel areas must be tidy
8. The staff room is to relax and sleep. Please respect other volunteers and be quiet.
9. Please maintain a tidy appearance and good personal hygiene, you are representing the Boat house. We encourage everyone to come to work feeling fresh and presentable
10. Respect the hostels’ property, supplies and equipment
11. Always assist guests, stay positive and SMILE

IMPORTANT:
• Leaving the hostel earlier than the agreed upon date means you will forfeit your deposit.
• T-shirts – You must pay $20usd in case of loss or damage
• Deposit refund will be made in cash