Eco Hotel Mayachik is seeking practical and motivated volunteers to join our team as Maintenance Assistants. Our hotel is a peaceful, quiet, vegetarian, and eco-friendly establishment, and we welcome volunteers who appreciate sustainability and hands-on work.

This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy building, fixing, and maintaining spaces, and who want to gain experience supporting the daily operations of a small eco-hotel.

Volunteer Activities:

General Maintenance Support: Assist with maintenance tasks around the property, including guest cabins, restaurant areas, and common spaces.
Basic Repairs: Support simple repairs involving plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general upkeep.
Preventive Maintenance: Help ensure that facilities, equipment, and infrastructure function properly.
Eco-Friendly Systems Support: Assist with maintaining water systems, sustainability features, and environmentally responsible infrastructure.
Construction and Improvement Projects: Help with small building projects and improvements around the property.
Outdoor and Property Maintenance: Support the upkeep of pathways, structures, and outdoor areas.

Work Options:

Option 1: Work 5 days a week, 5 hours a day, with breakfast provided every day.
Option 2: Work 5 days a week, 6.5 hours a day, and receive an additional meal on working days.

Schedule:

Schedules are defined weekly, and volunteers are asked to remain flexible to accommodate any unforeseen events.
Saturdays and Sundays are always working days.

Qualifications:

Skills:
- Basic knowledge of maintenance, construction, or repair work is preferred but not required.
- Ability to use basic tools safely.
- Comfort with physical work and outdoor tasks.
Personal Attributes:
- Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.
- Responsible, proactive, and reliable.
- Alignment with our core values: Sustainability, Respect, Equality, Honesty, Trust, Teamwork, Service, and Excellence.

Rules:

No Drugs or Smoking: Guatemalan law enforces drug possession strictly, and police check the property regularly. The consequences for being caught can be severe. For that reason, drug use, smoking, and being under the influence of any substance are not allowed anywhere on the property. None of the MayAchik staff smoke, and we ask volunteers to follow the same policy during their stay.

Benefits:

Gain practical experience in eco-hotel maintenance and sustainable infrastructure.
Contribute to a responsible tourism project focused on sustainability.
Meet and interact with guests and volunteers from around the world.
Enjoy the natural beauty and cultural richness of San Juan La Laguna.

Location:

Eco Hotel Mayachik, San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala

How to Apply:

Interested volunteers are welcome to send a resume and a short cover letter explaining their motivation to contact@mayachik.com or +502 4218 4675. We’re looking for volunteers who are genuinely interested in the work and committed to seeing their time here through, rather than a free place to stay.

If our approach to nature and hospitality resonates with you, we look forward to your application.