Assistant Maintenance Manager - Navy Yard - $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Asset Preservation at a Bozzuto Community in Navy Yard

Bozzuto runs some of the more prominent Class A communities in the Mid-Atlantic, and their Navy Yard property sits in one of DC's most active residential corridors. An Assistant Maintenance Manager role here means you're not just fixing things. You're running a program: turns, preventative maintenance schedules, emergency response, and vendor oversight, all while keeping the building's systems and finishes at the standard a Bozzuto lease commands.

The $2,500 sign-on bonus reflects real competition for credentialed trades talent in this market. DC proper has a thin bench of candidates who can competently handle complex mechanical systems alongside the resident-facing side of the job. If you've got the certs and the supervisory experience, that's a combination worth paying for.

What the Role Actually Covers

Day to day, you're managing service ticket completion with the kind of follow-through residents notice, and the kind that protects renewal rates. Make-readies need to move on schedule so units can be leased without delay. Beyond turns, you're running the preventative maintenance program that keeps the building's systems from becoming expensive emergencies. Bozzuto places real emphasis on "preserve and protect," which in practice means you're thinking about asset value every time you walk the property.

On the technical side, the role requires hands-on proficiency across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair. Familiarity with more complex mechanical systems, central plant, boilers, chillers, split systems, is a meaningful differentiator for candidates. Basic carpentry, drywall, and paint round out the punch list work. You'll also manage grounds upkeep, snow removal, and general common area cleanliness, code and OSHA compliance, and you'll carry a rotation on the emergency on-call schedule.

What Strong Candidates Bring

• 5 or more years in trades, facilities, or residential building maintenance
• HVAC, EPA, and/or NAPE certification (required, not preferred)
• Supervisory experience and the ability to hold a team accountable without micromanaging
• Working knowledge of OSHA, MSDS, and risk management practices
• Comfort with technology platforms and basic Microsoft Office proficiency
• Physical capability to lift 25 to 50 pounds regularly and work in varying outdoor conditions

The candidates who thrive in this kind of role at a Bozzuto property tend to be the ones who take the building personally. They know every mechanical room, they track their PM schedule without being reminded, and they communicate with residents like adults. The supervisory piece matters too: you're a player-coach here, and the team will follow your lead on standards and professionalism.

Compensation runs $66,560 to $69,160 annually, plus bonus eligibility and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 20 days of paid time off, a 401k with company match, and tuition reimbursement.