Assistant Maintenance Manager

Maintenance work at this level is half technical skill and half people management. You're not just fixing things. You're training others to fix things correctly, holding standards on punch lists, keeping turns moving, and making sure the preventative maintenance program actually gets executed rather than just scheduled. If that combination sounds like your day, this role fits.

What This Role Demands Technically

Bozzuto is looking for someone with 5 or more years in the trades, facilities, or residential building maintenance. The core technical work covers HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair, along with basic carpentry, drywall, and painting. Exposure to complex mechanical systems, such as central plant, split systems, boilers, and chillers, is a plus. An EPA and/or HVAC certification is expected, and NAPE is mentioned as well. You'll need to know OSHA standards, MSDS protocols, and how to run an operation where safety codes are treated as non-negotiable, not optional paperwork.

The make-ready process sits at the center of this role's operational impact. Turns need to be tight and thorough. A unit that sits down longer than it should costs the property real money, and a sloppy make-ready creates resident complaints before the new lease even starts. Attention to detail on punch lists isn't a soft skill here. It's a direct driver of occupancy and resident satisfaction.

The Leadership Side People Underestimate

This is an assistant manager position, which means you're setting the standard for how the maintenance team works and carries itself. Leading by example is listed as a primary responsibility, and that's not filler language. On a well-run property, the maintenance team's attitude toward residents shows up in every service ticket response, every hallway interaction, every emergency call handled at 11 PM. The on-call rotation and weekend availability are part of the job. That's honest. After-hours calls happen, and someone has to take them.

Strong candidates will have some supervisory experience, not just years of technical work. The ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally matters too, because you'll be coordinating with leasing, management, and vendors, not just your own crew.

What It Looks Like at Bozzuto Specifically

Bozzuto manages a large portfolio of residential properties across the DC metro area, including some of the more architecturally complex and amenity-heavy communities in the region. That means the mechanical systems here tend to be more involved than what you'd find at a basic garden-style property. If you've only worked smaller or simpler assets, the learning curve on central plant systems is real.

The salary for this position is listed at $70,500 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. Career-wise, this role is a natural step toward a full Maintenance Manager or Director of Facilities position, particularly within a company that promotes from within as consistently as Bozzuto does.

• 5+ years of trades, facilities, or residential maintenance experience
• EPA, HVAC, and/or NAPE certification
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA, MSDS, and applicable safety codes
• Comfort with technology platforms and basic Microsoft Office proficiency
• Ability to handle physical demands including lifting up to 50 pounds, ladder use, and outdoor work in varying weather
• Availability for on-call emergencies and weekend shifts