Wanna work with us?

Are you a social bird, artist, creative type, builder, dreamer, clean freak, detail lover, or adventurer interested in a fun and flexible job description? If so, we want to hear from you! Start or elevate your career with Howzit Hostels, a place where everyone is welcome as they are for who they are.

Interested? Get in touch with us at jobs@howzithostels.com. Please tell us about yourself and include a copy of your resume.

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

Property Maintenance & Repair Technician

We’re looking for a skilled and reliable Property Maintenance & Repair Technician to help keep our Maui property in top shape. If you have a truck, hands-on repair experience, and already live on Maui, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time (8 am-5 pm  4 days a week - Use your 3rd day off to relax and enjoy a proper work-life balance, or this could be the perfect gig for someone looking to pick up a side gig!)

Location: Maui (and Hilo)

Compensation:

• $55,000 + Full Benefits

• 3 weeks of paid time off

What You’ll Be Doing

• Hands-on repairs – Plumbing, electrical, framing, drywall, and general maintenance

• Renovations & improvements – Demolition work, minor construction, and property upgrades

• Routine inspections – Work with management to spot and fix issues before they gro

• Material transport – Handle dump runs and supply pickups as needed

• Keeping things organized – Maintain a clean, efficient workspace

What We’re Looking For

• Proficiency in plumbing, electrical, framing, drywall, and demolition

• Must own a truck (for dump runs and transporting materials)

• Prior maintenance experience (photos of past projects encouraged!)

• Strong problem-solving skills and an eye for detail

• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently

• Already based on Maui (this is a must!)

• References required (from past employers or clients)

🚀 Bonus: We also own a property in Hilo, so occasional travel to the Big Island for projects would be a plus!

🚨 Applications without project examples and references will not be considered.

Mahalo for considering this opportunity—we’re excited to find the right person to join our team! 🌺

Howzit Hostels is deeply committed to creating an environment that fosters human connection, friendships, and adventurous experiences while prioritizing cleanliness and security for our employees and guests. We are not just looking for an employee. Rather, we want someone who supports this mission and leads to ensure it comes alive in our hostel. Our ideal candidate is driven by professional and personal development and is motivated to grow the hostel and develop its culture. In exchange, we offer a competitive salary structure, housing accommodations in a prime Maui location, professional growth, a fun and friendly atmosphere, and health benefits. We also actively encourage our team members to engage in the vacation lifestyle and offer an industry-leading generous paid leave plan (up to 2 months per year).

We want you to be as thrilled about this opportunity as we are to have you on board! If this opportunity excites you, you meet the requirements, and feel you are the one we are looking for, get pumped for the journey, we await to hear from you!