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Groundskeeper

Hawaii The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Ka'anapali Estimated salary: $20–$26 per hour
Role summary

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The Groundskeeper maintains the resort’s gardens, lawns, trees, pathways, and outdoor guest areas to a clean, safe, and attractive standard. Responsibilities may include mowing, trimming, planting, watering, pruning, irrigation checks, removing debris, operating landscaping tools, and supporting seasonal maintenance projects. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather, performing physical tasks, lifting equipment or materials, and standing or walking for extended periods. Previous landscaping, groundskeeping, horticulture, or resort maintenance experience is helpful, while basic safety awareness, reliability, attention to detail, and a professional attitude are expected. The role may require flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays, and courteous interaction with guests and coworkers.

About the employer

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Ka’anapali is a beachfront resort on Maui’s western coast, overlooking Ka’anapali Beach and the Pacific Ocean. It operates under the Westin Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Westin properties focus on wellness, relaxation, thoughtful service, and comfortable guest experiences, often featuring spa facilities, pools, restaurants, landscaped grounds, and recreation programs. Employees work in a high-volume resort environment serving visitors from around the world. The property offers opportunities across hospitality, including housekeeping, food and beverage, engineering, guest services, landscaping, and spa operations. As with many Hawaiian resorts, successful employees are expected to show teamwork, cultural respect, dependable service, and care for the natural surroundings.

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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