Assistant Maintenance Manager - $2,500 Sign- On Bonus
BozzutoMaintenance work at the assistant manager level is where technical fluency meets supervisory credibility. You can't lead a team through a demanding turn season or a complex boiler issue unless you've earned the trust that comes from actually knowing the trades. This role at Bozzuto's Cambridge property draws on both sides of that equation every day.
The Skills This Role Puts to Work
Five or more years in the trades gives you a foundation, but this position asks you to apply that knowledge across a wider surface area than most field technician roles. HVAC diagnosis, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair are the core technical competencies you'll use regularly. Beyond that, exposure to complex mechanical systems like central plant, chillers, and boilers is genuinely valued here. Cambridge's older and mid-rise residential stock tends to run more mechanically complex than garden-style product, so that systems knowledge compounds quickly in this market.
On the supervisory side, the skills that matter most are consistency and follow-through. Residents notice when service requests close on time and when they don't. You'll be the person who sets the standard for how tickets get completed, how punch lists get closed after a turn, and how the team approaches preventative maintenance as a discipline rather than an afterthought. Leadership aptitude and some prior supervisory experience are preferred, and for good reason: the jump from skilled technician to someone who can also motivate a crew is where a lot of candidates stall.
What the Day-to-Day Actually Looks Like
A significant portion of your week will involve the make-ready process. Coordinating apartment turns so units are rent-ready on schedule directly affects occupancy and the ability to convert leasing traffic into signed leases. That connection between maintenance execution and leasing performance is something strong candidates understand intuitively. You'll also run a preventative maintenance program, manage grounds and common area upkeep, and participate in the emergency on-call rotation. Weekend availability is part of the role.
Safety compliance is woven into all of it. OSHA standards, MSDS knowledge, and adherence to applicable building codes aren't box-checking exercises here. They're the foundation of running an accident-free operation, which is both a liability matter and a point of professional pride.
Where This Role Leads
Assistant Maintenance Manager is a natural stepping stone toward a Building Maintenance Manager or Regional Maintenance Director role, particularly within a company like Bozzuto that manages a substantial portfolio across multiple markets. The skills you build here, specifically the ability to balance hands-on technical work with team leadership and asset preservation thinking, transfer directly to those higher-level roles. Certifications like EPA 608 and HVAC credentials carry weight at every level of that progression.
- 5+ years in trades, facilities, or residential building maintenance
- HVAC, EPA, and/or NAPE certification
- Working knowledge of OSHA and MSDS standards
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Familiarity with complex mechanical systems (boilers, chillers, central plant)
- Availability for on-call rotation and weekend work
- Physical ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds frequently and work in varying weather
The base salary for this position is $70,000, with additional bonus opportunities and a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 20 days of paid time off plus holidays, a 401k with company match, and tuition reimbursement.