Facilities Maintenance Assistant

United Methodist Communities; Ocean City (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee assistance program

Discount programs

Job summary

The Shores, a UMC senior living community in Ocean City, NJ, is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Assistant to perform day-to-day repairs across the campus. You will handle building systems, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks while responding quickly to resident and staff service requests.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, completing work orders, tracking supplies, and identifying safety concerns to keep the community safe and secure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day repairs across the community: building systems, minor electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Respond quickly to resident and staff service requests.
• Perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment and mechanical systems running reliably.
• Complete work orders and inspection records in the maintenance tracking system.
• Track maintenance supplies and help coordinate ordering and storage.
• Spot and flag safety issues to help keep the community clean and secure.

Skills

English proficiency

Carpentry

Electrical work

Plumbing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Assistant

$17.49–$18.65/hour, full-time, at The Shores, a UMC senior living community on the water in Ocean City, NJ.

The Shores has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years running, and 87% of our team says their work makes a real difference. Join a team that keeps a 255-resident community safe, comfortable, and running smoothly.

What You'll Do

• Handle day-to-day repairs across the community: building systems, minor electrical, plumbing, and carpentry
• Respond quickly to resident and staff service requests
• Perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment and mechanical systems running reliably
• Complete work orders and inspection records in the maintenance tracking system
• Track maintenance supplies and help coordinate ordering and storage
• Spot and flag safety issues to help keep the community clean and secure

What You'll Need

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Pay and Benefits

• $17.49–$18.65 per hour, based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and voluntary life insurance
• Tuition assistance and professional development
• Paid time off and 9 paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee assistance program and discount programs

Schedule

Full-time. Choose from:

• Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with weekend and holiday rotation
• Monday–Friday, 11am–7pm or 12pm–8pm, with weekend and holiday rotation

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.