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Carpenter/Mason

Hawaii The Royal Hawaiian a Luxury Collection Resort Waikiki Estimated salary: $25–$31 per hour
Role summary

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The Carpenter/Mason maintains and repairs guest rooms, public areas, buildings, and resort facilities. Requirements generally include practical experience in carpentry, masonry, drywall, painting, concrete, tile, and general construction; the ability to read basic plans and use hand and power tools; and safe working practices. Candidates should be physically capable of lifting materials, working at heights, and standing or bending for extended periods. A professional attitude, dependable attendance, attention to detail, and the ability to respond promptly to maintenance requests are expected. Hotel or resort maintenance experience, relevant trade training, and basic communication skills are advantageous. Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts may be required.

About the employer

The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki, is an iconic oceanfront hotel on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. Known as the “Pink Palace of the Pacific,” the resort combines historic architecture, distinctive Hawaiian character, and upscale Marriott service. It offers guest rooms and suites, restaurants, event facilities, spa services, and direct access to Waikiki’s beach and cultural attractions. As part of Marriott International’s Luxury Collection, the property serves leisure travelers, groups, and international visitors seeking a refined Hawaiian experience. Employees work in a busy, multicultural hospitality environment where guest service, professionalism, teamwork, and respect for local culture are highly valued. Engineering team members help preserve the historic property while ensuring that facilities remain safe, comfortable, and well maintained for guests and colleagues.

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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