Assistant Maintenance Manager
BozzutoA resident submits a work order at 7 a.m. for a heating issue. By the time the leasing office opens, it's already resolved and closed out. That's the standard this role operates at.
Bozzuto is hiring an Assistant Maintenance Manager for their Mountlake Terrace, WA community. The position sits between hands-on technician work and team leadership, which makes it a genuinely useful career step. You're still diagnosing HVAC systems, troubleshooting plumbing, and handling appliance repairs yourself, but you're also modeling the work ethic and attention to detail that shapes how the rest of the maintenance team performs.
What the Role Covers
Day-to-day responsibilities run across the full maintenance spectrum. Service tickets need timely follow-up and thorough completion. The make-ready and turn process requires coordination and precision so units get back into leasable condition without delay. Preventative maintenance programs keep the asset performing well over time rather than lurching from one emergency to the next. You'll also handle grounds upkeep, safety compliance, snow removal, and the general cleanliness standards that affect how both residents and prospective renters experience the property. Weekend availability and participation in an on-call emergency rotation are part of the role. The salary range is $62,400 to $66,560, with additional bonus opportunities.
What You Bring
- Five or more years in the trades, facilities, or residential building maintenance
- HVAC, EPA, and/or NAPE certification
- Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and appliance repair
- Basic carpentry, drywall, and painting skills
- Familiarity with complex mechanical systems such as boilers, chillers, split systems, or central plant equipment is a plus
- Understanding of OSHA standards, risk management, and MSDS protocols
- Supervisory or leadership experience, even informal mentoring, is preferred
- Comfort with technology platforms and the Microsoft Office suite
- Physical capability to lift 25 to 50 pounds frequently, climb ladders, and work in variable outdoor conditions
What separates a strong candidate here from a capable technician who's ready to move on: the ability to hold a standard without micromanaging. Bozzuto properties carry a clear brand expectation around resident experience, and the maintenance team is central to delivering it. An assistant manager who can communicate crisply with residents, close work orders completely, and train up junior staff compounds value fast. That combination, trade depth plus people competency, is what opens the door to a full Maintenance Manager role, and from there, Regional Facilities Director tracks become realistic at larger operators.
Bozzuto offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, 20 days of paid time off plus holidays, a 401k with company match, and tuition reimbursement for ongoing development.