Assistant Maintenance Manager

Multifamily maintenance at a well-run mid-rise or high-rise isn't just fixing things. It's protecting an asset, keeping residents from churning, and making sure the team around you stays sharp enough to handle what shows up next. Bozzuto is hiring an Assistant Maintenance Manager at their Alexandria, VA community to do exactly that work, in a supporting leadership role that sits between hands-on trade work and full property oversight.

What This Role Actually Involves

You'll carry a real technical load here. HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair are daily territory. So is managing the make-ready process, which means tracking turns from vacant to rent-ready with the kind of attention to punch list detail that keeps lease-up timelines honest. Preventative maintenance programs, grounds upkeep, snow removal, and general building cleanliness all fall under your watch. The community runs better because you're keeping score on all of it.

Leadership is also part of the job from day one. You're expected to set standards and model them, not just assign work. That means timeliness on resident service tickets, follow-through on safety codes, and running an operation that stays OSHA-compliant and accident-free. Bozzuto properties carry a reputation for presentation and resident experience, and the maintenance team is a large part of how that reputation holds up.

This role includes weekend availability and participation in the emergency on-call rotation. That's worth stating plainly. After-hours calls happen, and the expectation is that you respond. If that's a dealbreaker, it's better to know upfront.

What Bozzuto Is Looking For

• At least 5 years of experience in the trades, facilities, or residential building maintenance
• HVAC certification, EPA certification, and/or NAPE certification
• Solid working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair
• Basic carpentry, drywall, and painting skills
• Familiarity with complex mechanical systems (central plant, boilers, chillers, split systems) is a plus
• Understanding of OSHA standards, risk management, and MSDS
• Supervisory experience, or a demonstrated readiness to lead a team
• Comfort with technology platforms and basic Microsoft Office proficiency
• Physical ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds frequently, climb stairs, use ladders, and work in variable weather

The salary range for this position is $61,000 to $67,000, with bonus eligibility. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 20 days of paid time off plus holidays, a 401k with company match, and tuition reimbursement.

Strong candidates in this role tend to be the ones who treat the building like they own it. Knowing where the shut-offs are, catching deferred maintenance before it becomes an emergency, flagging a failing unit component during a routine walk rather than waiting for a resident to call. That proactive mindset is what separates a good technician from someone ready for a management track.