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Housekeeper

United Methodist Communities
Ocean, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2027

Housekeeper

Earn $17.49 to $18.65 an hour, based on experience, on a set schedule: Wednesday to Saturday, 1 PM to 9 PM, with Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday off. Join the housekeeping team at The Shores in Ocean City and hear back within 48 hours.

At The Shores, a United Methodist Communities retirement community, the apartments you clean are people's homes. Residents notice a spotless hallway, a stocked restroom, and a floor that shines. Your work keeps their community safe, healthy, and welcoming.

What you'll do

  • Perform floor care and routine cleaning (dusting, disinfecting furniture, fixtures, equipment, hallways, and common areas) throughout resident apartments and common areas to maintain a clean environment
  • Empty and clean waste and soiled linen receptacles
  • Clean, restock, and maintain restroom supplies
  • Move and arrange furniture and assist with room setups for programs and activities
  • Assist in unloading delivery trucks as needed
  • Follow proper sanitation methods and safely use cleaning products to uphold cleanliness standards and prevent infection
  • Operate housekeeping equipment such as scrubbers, burnishers, extractors and perform advanced floor care such as stripping and finishing floors

What you'll need

Required:

  • 18 years or older
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Able to read safety labels and follow written and spoken instructions in English

Preferred:

  • Experience in housekeeping, janitorial work, floor care, hospitality, or senior living

Pay and benefits

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

Schedule

  • Full-time
  • Wednesday to Saturday, 1 PM to 9 PM
  • Same days every week, with three days off in a row

Why The Shores

  • Certified Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row
  • 87% of our team members say they make a difference in their work
  • Part of UMC, serving New Jersey seniors for more than 100 years

How to apply

Apply through the questionnaire. We review every application and will contact you 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.

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