Maintenance Associate

Maintenance Associate
$21 - $23 per hour, based on experience | Full-Time
The Shores, a UMC Community
2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226

Join our year-round Maintenance team at The Shores in Ocean City. This full-time position offers competitive pay of $21-$23 per hour, based on experience, along with medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and more. Available schedules include 9am-5pm, 10am-6pm, or 11am-7pm. Shift assignment will be determined at hire and remains a consistent schedule. 

About the Community 
The Shores is community serving residents in assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Our Maintenance team plays an essential role in creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and team members every day. 

What You'll Do 

• Perform repairs involving electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance
• Respond to maintenance requests from residents and team members 
• Complete preventive maintenance to ensure equipment and building systems remain safe and operational 
• Maintain accurate service records, inspection reports, and work order documentation 
• Monitor tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies to help maintain inventory levels 

What You'll Need 

Required: 

• High school diploma or GED 
  Hands-on repair experience in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or general maintenance 
  Ability to read work orders, safety instructions, and equipment manuals 

Preferred: 

• Maintenance experience in healthcare, hospitality, residential communities, commercial properties, or senior living settings 

Experience in maintenance, facilities operations, building services, construction trades, hospitality, healthcare, or property management is highly valued and transferable to this role. 

Pay and benefits

• $21 - $23 per hour, based on experience 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Group life insurance 
• Retirement plan with employer match 
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and 9 paid holidays 
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and online learning opportunities 
• Employee assistance program and employee discount programs 

Schedule

• Full-time, year-round position 
• Assigned schedule of either 9am-5pm, 10am - 6pm, or 11am-7pm, established at hire 
• Every other weekend required 
• Holiday and on-call responsibilities shared among team members through a rotating schedule 

How to Apply
Apply in about 5 minutes. We respond to every applicant within 48 hours and review applications on a rolling basis.