Facilities Maintenance Assistant

UMC (United Methodist Communities); Ocean City (NJ); On-site; USD 50,116,000 - 53,447,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Shores, a UMC Community, seeks a Facilities Maintenance Assistant to perform daily repair tasks in a senior living environment. You will address resident repair requests, perform minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work, and help manage supplies, while maintaining safe and well-functioning building systems.

This full-time role offers shifts from 9am to 5pm, 11am to 7pm, or 12pm to 8pm, with every other weekend and a holiday rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 18 or older.
• Able to read work orders and safety labels and talk clearly with residents and staff.
• Basic carpentry, electrical, or plumbing skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle everyday repairs, including minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work.
• Answer repair requests from residents and staff and see each one through to the finish.
• Do preventive maintenance so equipment and building systems keep running.
• Log work orders and inspections in our maintenance tracking system.
• Keep supplies stocked and help with ordering and storage.
• Spot safety hazards and fix them or report them.

Skills

Reading work orders

Clear communication

Basic maintenance skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Assistant Full-Time | The Shores, a UMC Community

Pick a 9am, 11am, or noon start and earn $17.49 to $18.65 an hour at The Shores, a senior living community within walking distance of the Ocean City beach. We reply to every applicant within 48 hours.

Who You'll Take Care Of

Older adults call The Shores home. Some live on their own, and others get assisted living, memory care, or nursing care. When a faucet drips or a light goes out in someone's apartment, you're the one who makes it right.

What You'll Do

• Handle everyday repairs, including minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work
• Answer repair requests from residents and staff and see each one through to the finish
• Do preventive maintenance so equipment and building systems keep running
• Log work orders and inspections in our maintenance tracking system
• Keep supplies stocked and help with ordering and storage
• Spot safety hazards and fix them or report them

What You'll Need

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• 18 or older
• Able to read work orders and safety labels and talk clearly with residents and staff
• Basic carpentry, electrical, or plumbing skills

Preferred:

• Hands-on repair experience from a job, trade school, or your own projects

Pay and Benefits

• $17.49 to $18.65 per hour, based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and voluntary life insurance
• Retirement plan withemployer match
• Paid time off in your first year, plus 9 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance, plus professional development
• Employee assistance program and employee discounts

Schedule

Full time, 5 days a week. Pick the shift that fits your life:

• 9am to 5pm
• 11am to 7pm
• 12pm to 8pm

You’ll work every other weekend and take part in a holiday rotation.

Why The Shores

United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work 9 years in a row.

Good to Know Before You Apply

Offers depend on a drug test, a background check, and a reference check. A flu vaccine is required, and you can ask for a medical or religious exemption.

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.