Maintenance Associate

Ocean City, NJ

Full Time

The Shores

Mid Level

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.

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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