Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Choose your shift: 9am to 5pm, 11am to 7pm, or 12pm to 8pm. Full-time at The Shores in Ocean City, NJ, a short walk from the beach and boardwalk. $17.49 to $18.65 per hour.

The Shores, a United Methodist Communities senior living community at 2201 Bay Avenue, is home to residents in independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehab. As our Maintenance Technician, you keep their homes safe, comfortable, and working, and you get to know the people you're doing it for. United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work 9 years in a row, and we respond to every applicant within 48 hours.

What you'll do

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and other building systems to keep our community running smoothly
• Respond to maintenance requests from residents and team members, delivering timely, high-quality service
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to help ensure equipment and facilities remain safe and reliable
• Accurately maintain service records, inspections, and maintenance documentation
• Manage inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies to support daily maintenance operations
• Help create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment throughout resident apartments and community spaces

What you'll need

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Able to read work orders, safety labels, and equipment instructions in English
• Pass a drug screen and background check
• Flu vaccine (medical and religious exemptions available)
• Hands-on repair experience in carpentry, electrical, or plumbing

Nice to have

• Maintenance experience in senior living, healthcare, hotels, or apartment communities

New to senior living? Repair experience from hotels, apartments, or the trades counts here.

Pay and benefits

• $17.49 to $18.65 per hour, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life insurance, plus voluntary life
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and online training
• Employee assistance program and employee discounts

Schedule

• Full-time. Pick one of three set shifts: 9am to 5pm, 11am to 7pm, or 12pm to 8pm
• Monday through Friday, plus every other weekend
• Holidays covered on a rotation

How to apply
Complete our short application. We review applications on a rolling basis and respond to every applicant within 48 hours.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

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.