Assistant Maintenance Manager ($2,500 Sign-on Bonus!)

It's 7 a.m. on a Monday and you've already got two HVAC calls from the weekend on-call log, a turn unit that needs to be punched before Thursday's move-in, and a tech waiting on direction. That's a pretty average morning in this role.

The Position

Bozzuto is hiring an Assistant Maintenance Manager at their Mountlake Terrace, WA property, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus attached. This is a working supervisor role. You're in the field handling HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair alongside your team, not just assigning tickets. You own the make-ready process end to end, which means keeping turns tight and on schedule so leasing can actually lease. Preventative maintenance programs, grounds upkeep, safety compliance, snow removal, and general asset preservation all fall under your watch.

The emergency on-call rotation is real, and weekend availability is required. That's not a footnote here; it's part of the job. If that's a dealbreaker, this one isn't for you.

Salary runs $62,400 to $66,560, with additional bonus opportunities. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 20 days of PTO plus holidays, a 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement.

What Bozzuto Wants to See

• 5 or more years in the trades, facilities, or residential building maintenance
• EPA certification required; HVAC and/or NAPE certifications strongly preferred
• Hands-on proficiency with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair
• Basic carpentry, drywall, and painting skills
• Familiarity with complex mechanical systems: central plant, split systems, boilers, chillers
• Working knowledge of OSHA, MSDS, and risk management practices
• Supervisory experience and the ability to lead a team by example
• Comfort with technology platforms, apps, and Microsoft Office basics
• Physical ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds frequently, climb ladders, and work in all weather conditions

The candidates who tend to stand out in roles like this one know their equipment the way a builder knows a structure. They don't wait to be asked to flag a failing component or a safety issue. They also communicate clearly with residents when a service ticket takes longer than expected. That combination of technical fluency and resident-facing accountability is what separates a strong assistant maintenance manager from someone who's just technically competent.

From an industry standpoint, the Pacific Northwest market has seen increased scrutiny around habitability standards and building code compliance, particularly in multifamily. Experience working within those frameworks carefully will serve you well here.

For experienced maintenance professionals, this role is a natural bridge toward a Maintenance Manager or Chief Engineer position, especially within a portfolio operator like Bozzuto where internal advancement tends to follow demonstrated performance.