Assistant Maintenance Manager

What You'll Actually Do

This role sits between the wrench and the whiteboard. You're hands-on enough to diagnose a failing compressor or track down a plumbing issue at 7 a.m., but you're also the person making sure the rest of the maintenance team is executing turns on time and keeping the punch list honest. Bozzuto runs well-maintained communities, and the Assistant Maintenance Manager is a big reason why that holds up day to day.

The make-ready process will own a meaningful chunk of your attention. Units need to turn clean, complete, and on schedule so leasing can do its job. Beyond turns, you're running preventative maintenance programs, keeping mechanical systems operating efficiently, and making sure the property stays safe and presentable. In Portland, that includes grounds maintenance through the rainy season, which is most of the year. Snow removal is listed, though Portland's relationship with snow is complicated.

You'll carry a spot in the emergency on-call rotation and work some weekends. That's standard at any well-run residential community. If that's new information, this probably isn't the right fit.

The systems exposure here matters. Bozzuto mentions central plant, boilers, chillers, and split systems as desirable knowledge. If you've worked in a mid-rise or high-rise setting with complex mechanical infrastructure, that background translates directly. Garden-style experience alone may leave some gaps.

What You Bring

• At least 5 years in the trades, facilities, or residential building maintenance
• Working proficiency in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair
• EPA certification; HVAC or NAPE certification strongly preferred
• Familiarity with OSHA standards, risk management, and MSDS
• Basic carpentry, drywall, and paint skills for unit turns and common area upkeep
• Some supervisory experience, or a clear track record of leading peers informally
• Comfort with work order platforms and basic Microsoft Office tools
• Physical ability to handle frequent lifting in the 25 to 50 pound range, ladder work, and outdoor conditions

Context Worth Knowing

Bozzuto operates as a fee management company with a portfolio that skews toward higher-quality residential communities. That means asset preservation carries real weight internally. The "know it like you built it" language in their posting isn't just a slogan. Managers here are expected to understand why systems work the way they do, not just react when they don't.

For someone with solid trade skills who's ready to step into more of a leadership lane, this kind of role tends to lead toward a full Maintenance Manager position over time. The skills you sharpen here, managing vendor relationships, training junior techs, owning a preventative maintenance calendar, are exactly what property ownership groups look for when they're hiring a lead. The pay range is $29 to $31 per hour, with bonus eligibility noted, plus a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 20 days of PTO, 401k with company match, and tuition reimbursement.