Assistant Maintenance Manager

The Role in Context

Bozzuto operates some of the most design-forward multifamily communities in the country, and in a market like Seattle, that means you're likely working in a mid-rise or high-rise building with complex mechanical systems: central plant, boilers, chillers, and the kind of infrastructure that demands real technical fluency. The Assistant Maintenance Manager role sits between hands-on trade work and team leadership, which makes it one of the more skill-compounding positions in residential property management.

What This Role Actually Involves

Day to day, you're doing two things at once: resolving maintenance issues (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances) and keeping the make-ready process moving so turns are completed on time and new residents can take occupancy without delays. Those two tracks pull in different directions when a unit is down, a service ticket is aging, and a vendor is late. Managing that tension is where the real work happens.

Beyond reactive work, you'll own preventative maintenance programs, which is where asset preservation actually lives. PM schedules catch problems before they become capital expenditures, and a manager who understands that connection tends to earn a lot of trust from ownership and leadership quickly. You'll also handle grounds upkeep, safety compliance, OSHA standards, and participate in an on-call emergency rotation on weekends.

Bozzuto's culture leans heavily on accountability and presentation. A sharp appearance and clear written communication aren't filler requirements here. Residents in Class A communities have high expectations, and your team's follow-through on service tickets directly affects satisfaction scores and renewals.

What You Bring

• At least 5 years working in the trades, facilities, or residential building maintenance
• HVAC, EPA, and/or NAPE certification
• Solid knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair, plus basic carpentry, drywall, and paint skills
• Familiarity with complex mechanical systems (central plant, split systems, boilers, chillers) is a strong differentiator
• Working knowledge of OSHA, MSDS, and risk management practices
• Supervisory experience and the ability to motivate a crew, not just direct one
• Comfort with technology platforms and basic Microsoft Office proficiency
• Physical ability to handle up to 50 pounds of force frequently, climb ladders, and work in variable outdoor conditions
• Availability for emergency on-call and weekend rotations

Where This Role Leads

The Assistant Maintenance Manager title is a genuine career inflection point. People who do this job well, specifically those who can run a clean punch list, build a reliable on-call team, and speak fluently about capex risk and preventative maintenance, move into Maintenance Manager and then Director of Facilities roles with relative speed at operators like Bozzuto. The skills you build here around systems thinking, team accountability, and resident-facing communication transfer directly into senior operations roles. The salary range for this position is $62,000 to $67,000, with bonus eligibility, plus a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 20 days of PTO, a 401k with company match, and tuition reimbursement.