Assistant Maintenance Manager - Foggy Bottom - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

It's 7 AM on a Monday and one of the boilers flagged an alert over the weekend. Before the leasing office opens, you're already troubleshooting, coordinating with a vendor, and updating the on-call log. That's the rhythm of this role.

The Work Itself

Bozzuto is hiring an Assistant Maintenance Manager for a residential property in Washington DC's Foggy Bottom neighborhood. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll split your time between working the trades yourself and guiding a team to maintain a well-run community. You'll handle service requests across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair, and you'll own the make-ready process to keep turns tight and units leased. Preventative maintenance programs, grounds upkeep, snow removal, and safety compliance all fall within your scope. The property operates around the clock, so you'll participate in an emergency on-call rotation and cover weekend shifts on a scheduled basis.

The building systems here likely include complex mechanical equipment. Experience with central plant, boilers, chillers, or split systems will matter more than most candidates expect. This isn't a light-maintenance suburban property. You need to know the systems well enough to diagnose problems quickly and make sound judgment calls under pressure.

The base salary for this position is $70,000, and there's a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Bozzuto also offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, 20 days of paid time off plus holidays, a 401k with company match, and tuition reimbursement.

What Strong Candidates Bring

• At least 5 years working in the trades, facilities, or residential building maintenance
• HVAC, EPA, and/or NAPE certification
• Hands-on proficiency across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair
• Basic carpentry, drywall, and painting skills
• Familiarity with OSHA standards, risk management, and MSDS requirements
• Some supervisory or leadership experience, with the ability to motivate a team
• Comfort with technology platforms and basic Microsoft Office proficiency
• Physical ability to frequently lift 25 to 50 pounds, climb stairs, use ladders, and work outdoors in varying conditions

The candidates who stand out here tend to carry a builder's mentality, meaning they understand systems well enough to anticipate failure, not just respond to it. If you've managed vendor relationships, coached junior technicians, or taken ownership of a preventative maintenance calendar, those details tell a more complete story than certifications alone. Residents notice follow-through. So does Bozzuto.

Foggy Bottom is a dense, high-demand DC neighborhood. Residents in this area have high expectations, and the properties that earn their loyalty do so through consistent, professional service. The Assistant Maintenance Manager role here carries real visibility and real accountability. It's a natural stepping stone toward a full Maintenance Manager position for someone who's ready to grow into broader operational ownership.