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Public Area Housekeeper

Hawaii Moana Surfrider A Westin Resort & Spa Waikiki Beach Estimated salary: $22–$27 per hour, plus possible benefits and service-related premiums
Role summary

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The Public Area Housekeeper maintains cleanliness and presentation throughout guest and employee areas, including lobbies, corridors, elevators, restrooms, pool surroundings, and other shared spaces. Responsibilities typically include vacuuming, mopping, dusting, polishing, replenishing supplies, removing waste, reporting maintenance issues, and following health, safety, and hotel standards. Candidates should be dependable, physically able to stand and walk for extended periods, comfortable lifting and moving cleaning equipment, and willing to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Previous housekeeping or hotel experience is helpful but may not be essential. The successful candidate is expected to provide courteous service, work efficiently with limited supervision, maintain professional appearance, and contribute positively to a diverse team.

About the employer

Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach is a historic beachfront hotel located in the heart of Waikiki on Oahu. Often called the “First Lady of Waikiki,” the resort combines Victorian-era architecture with modern Westin hospitality and wellness-focused guest services. It offers accommodation, restaurants, event facilities, beach access, and the Moana Lani Spa. The property is part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across many countries. Employees typically work in a busy, multicultural environment serving leisure travelers, groups, and international visitors. Marriott roles may provide training, employee travel benefits, healthcare options, and career development opportunities, depending on employment status and applicable local agreements.

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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