Assistant Maintenance Manager - Brookland

Bozzuto's maintenance teams carry real responsibility. This isn't just work order management. It's asset stewardship, resident trust, and team leadership wrapped into one physical, demanding, relationship-driven role. At Brookland in Washington, DC, the Assistant Maintenance Manager position sits at that intersection every single day.

What the Work Actually Looks Like

You'll spend your days moving between hands-on repairs and team oversight, sometimes within the same hour. A resident's HVAC ticket needs attention, a make-ready needs a punch list walk, and a vendor needs direction on a preventative maintenance item. You're not managing from a distance. You're in the work, modeling the standard you expect from the people around you.

The technical scope covers HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair, along with basic carpentry, drywall, and painting. Exposure to more complex mechanical systems like boilers, chillers, or central plant equipment is a genuine advantage here. The turn and make-ready process will be part of your regular rhythm, and the attention you bring to unit readiness directly affects how quickly apartments lease and how new residents experience their first days in the community.

Preventative maintenance isn't a checkbox exercise at Bozzuto. It's how the building holds its value. You'll also handle grounds maintenance, snow removal, and general upkeep, and you'll participate in the emergency on-call rotation. Weekends are part of this role.

Who Fits This Role Well

• Five or more years in the trades, facilities, or residential building maintenance
• HVAC, EPA, or NAPE certification
• Solid working knowledge of OSHA, risk management, and MSDS standards
• Supervisory experience, or a clear track record of leading others informally
• Comfort with technology platforms, work order systems, and basic Microsoft Office tools
• Physical capability to handle the demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds frequently, climbing ladders, and working in variable weather

What separates strong candidates from average ones in this role is attitude toward accountability. The people who thrive here take ownership of the building the way a builder would. They notice things before residents do, close out tickets completely, and follow up without being prompted. If your instinct is to fix the root cause rather than patch the symptom, that mindset translates well.

Team Fit and What Bozzuto Offers

Bozzuto's culture leans toward care, for residents, for colleagues, and for the physical spaces people call home. That shows up in how maintenance teams are expected to communicate with residents, not just fix things and leave. Clear communication and a professional presence matter here as much as technical skill.

This position comes with a salary range of $70,000 to $75,000, plus bonus eligibility. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 20 days of paid time off plus holidays, a 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement. Career-wise, Assistant Maintenance Manager roles at companies like Bozzuto typically feed into Maintenance Manager and eventually Director of Facilities tracks, particularly for candidates who develop both their technical depth and their ability to coach a team.