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Carpenter Journeyman

Hawaii Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort Estimated salary: $27–$36 per hour
Role summary

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The Carpenter Journeyman maintains, repairs, and improves guest rooms, public areas, staff facilities, doors, furniture, fixtures, and other resort structures. Requirements typically include journeyman-level carpentry experience, knowledge of woodwork, drywall, framing, finishing, and general building repairs, along with the ability to read plans and use hand and power tools safely. A high school diploma, trade certification, or equivalent experience may be preferred. The successful candidate should work independently, respond promptly to maintenance requests, communicate professionally with guests and colleagues, follow safety procedures, manage physical work in a resort environment, and remain flexible for shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency calls.

About the employer

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating and franchising a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across many countries. Its brands include Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and many others. Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort is a large beachfront property in Honolulu, located near Waikiki Beach and known for ocean views, leisure facilities, dining, events, and high guest volumes. Employees work in a multicultural environment serving visitors from Hawaii, the mainland United States, and international markets. Marriott generally emphasizes guest service, teamwork, safety, professional development, and consistent brand standards. This role supports the resort’s physical condition and guest experience by ensuring facilities, furnishings, and structural elements remain safe, functional, and well maintained.

What the job usually comes with in Hawaii

Usual for Hawaii, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingUsually not; rents very high
MealsStaff cafeteria at large resorts
FlightsNone (managers negotiate)
Service chargeF&B service charges go to staff unless guests are told otherwise (by law)
ContractAt will; union rules in Waikiki
LeaveNone by law; employer health insurance (by law)
Income taxFederal 10% to 37% plus state 1.4% to 11%

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in Hawaii?

How it works: No ordinary visa for hotel jobs; a J-1 traineeship of up to 12 months is the realistic route.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: USCIS: working in the United States. Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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