Assistant Maintenance Manager

What You'll Actually Do

This role sits between the wrench and the whiteboard. You'll spend real time in the field handling HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repairs, but you're also expected to run the make-ready process with enough discipline that turns don't drag and leases don't slip. Punch lists get completed. Units get delivered on time. That's the job in two sentences.

Beyond reactive work orders, a meaningful portion of your week involves preventive maintenance: keeping mechanical systems, common areas, and building components running before they become capital problems. Whether the property runs split systems or more complex central plant equipment, you're expected to know the difference and act accordingly. Bozzuto's standard is asset preservation, which means you treat the building like you own it, not like you're renting it.

You'll also be a working supervisor. That means modeling the behavior you expect from your team, following up on resident service tickets with actual urgency, and staying current on building codes, OSHA requirements, and safety protocols. The on-call rotation is real. Weekend availability is part of the deal. Neither of those should be a surprise to anyone with five-plus years in residential maintenance.

What You Bring

• Five or more years in the trades, facilities, or residential building maintenance
• HVAC, EPA, and/or NAPE certification
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards, risk management, and MSDS
• Hands-on proficiency across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair
• Basic carpentry, drywall, and paint skills (punch lists don't punch themselves)
• Familiarity with complex mechanical systems: boilers, chillers, central plant preferred
• Supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership aptitude
• Comfort with technology platforms and basic Microsoft Office proficiency
• Physical ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds frequently, climb ladders, and work in all weather

A Word on This Role

Atlanta's multifamily market leans heavily Class A, and Bozzuto operates toward the top of that spectrum. Residents at that tier have high expectations for response times and unit condition. The gap between a good assistant maintenance manager and an average one usually comes down to two things: how they run turns under pressure and how they communicate with residents when something goes wrong. Technical skills get you in the door. Those two things determine whether you move up.

The salary range listed is $55,000 to $61,467, with bonus eligibility on top of that. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 20 days of paid time off plus holidays, a 401k with company match, and tuition reimbursement.