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Housekeeping - Special Projects

Hawaii The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua Estimated salary: Approximately $23–$30 per hour, or $48,000–$62,000 annually, depending on experience and the final Marriott pay classification
Role summary

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The Housekeeping – Special Projects role supports the housekeeping department with deep-cleaning assignments, room and public-area improvement projects, inspections, inventory work, furniture or fixture moves, and other operational tasks. Candidates should have hospitality or housekeeping experience, strong attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work with cleaning products and equipment safely. The position may require standing, bending, lifting, pushing carts, and working flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays. Successful candidates are dependable, organized, discreet with guest information, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team. High service standards, professional conduct, punctuality, and a willingness to support changing hotel priorities are expected.

About the employer

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is a luxury oceanfront resort on Maui’s northwest coast, operated by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company under Marriott International. The resort is known for refined guest service, Hawaiian cultural experiences, upscale accommodations, restaurants, spa facilities, pools, golf, and extensive meeting and event spaces. Its employees work in a high-touch hospitality environment where attention to detail, discretion, teamwork, and personalized service are central to the guest experience. Marriott generally provides structured training, employee benefits, and opportunities to move between departments and properties, subject to eligibility and local employment terms. Working at this resort also involves supporting sustainable tourism and respectful engagement with Maui’s people, traditions, and natural environment.

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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