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Bozzuto

Assistant Maintenance Manager

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$67K/yr

Your mantra is preserve and protect. You bring your passion for people and the trades to work with ... As an Assistant Building Maintenance Manager, your primary responsibilities include: * Leading by ...

Bozzuto

Assistant Maintenance Manager

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$67K/yr

Your mantra is preserve and protect. You bring your passion for people and the trades to work with ... As an Assistant Building Maintenance Manager, your primary responsibilities include: * Leading by ...

Aion Management

Assistant Property Manager

Richmond, VA · On-site

$24 - $25/hr

... preserve the asset. • Available for emergencies, on-call duties, resident functions, community affiliated functions and weekends. Personnel Development: • Assist Property Manager in recruiting ...

Gohealthuc

$100K - $135K/yr

... Preserve Our Advanced Practitioners (NP/PAs) provide a wide variety of clinical services including ... Bachelor's Degree required for Physician Assistants Required Licenses/Certifications: * National ...

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What is a preservation assistant?

Preservation Assistants are professionals who help maintain and protect books, documents, artworks, and other materials in libraries, archives, or museums. Their work supports the preservation team by preparing materials for storage, performing minor repairs, monitoring environmental conditions, and handling items safely. They play a crucial role in ensuring that valuable collections are kept in good condition for current and future generations. Preservation Assistants may also assist with record keeping and participate in conservation projects under the guidance of specialists.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a preservation assistant?

To thrive as a Preservation Assistant, you need knowledge of conservation techniques, attention to detail, and often a degree or coursework in library science, museum studies, or a related field. Familiarity with cataloging systems, environmental monitoring tools, and preservation materials is typically required. Strong organizational skills, meticulousness, and the ability to communicate effectively with team members are essential soft skills. These abilities are crucial for maintaining and protecting valuable collections, ensuring their longevity and accessibility for future generations.

What challenges might a preservation assistant face when handling historical materials?

Preservation Assistants often encounter challenges such as working with fragile or deteriorating documents, managing environmental controls to prevent further damage, and prioritizing tasks when dealing with large collections. It's important to balance the need for access with the responsibility to protect these materials, which may require careful handling, specialized cleaning, or rehousing techniques. Collaboration with archivists, conservators, and librarians is common to ensure best practices are followed and to address any preservation emergencies efficiently.

What is the difference between Preservation Assistant vs Conservation Technician?

AspectPreservation AssistantConservation Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a high school diploma or associate's degree; certifications in preservation or conservation are a plusOften requires an associate's degree or certification in conservation or related fields
Work EnvironmentMuseums, archives, libraries, cultural institutionsMuseums, conservation labs, cultural heritage sites
Job FocusAssisting with preservation tasks, handling collections, supporting conservation projectsPerforming conservation treatments, cleaning, and repairing artifacts

While both Preservation Assistants and Conservation Technicians work in cultural heritage settings and require similar certifications, Preservation Assistants primarily support preservation activities and handle collections, whereas Conservation Technicians focus more on direct conservation treatments and artifact repair.

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Assistant Maintenance Manager ($5,000 Sign on Bonus!)

Bozzuto

Alexandria, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Bozzuto rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

154th of 207 rated real estate companies

Job description

Primary Responsibilities:

Your mantra is preserve and protect. You bring your passion for people and the trades to work with you every day. You're a doer but you can also motivate others. As a jack of all trades and an advocate for the community's asset preservation, you instill in everyone you interact with a sense of Bozzuto pride.

As an Assistant Building Maintenance Manager, your primary responsibilities include:

  • Leading by example and being a role model for the standards and behaviors consistent with the core values and culture of Bozzuto
  • Showing care and concern for our residents through timely follow ups and meticulous completion of their apartment service tickets
  • Resolving maintenance issues in the area of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and appliance repair
  • Managing the make-ready and apartment turnover process with attention to detail and timeliness so apartments can be leased and new residents can move in
  • Preserving the value of the building by consistently executing on preventative maintenance programs
  • Preserving the beauty of the building and the safety of the community through general upkeep and cleanliness, snow removal and grounds maintenance
  • Sustaining peak efficiency operation levels for all property components
  • Adhering to applicable building, county and safety codes/standards, while running an accident-free operation
  • Working weekends and participating in the emergency on-call rotation
What You Bring to Us:
  • 5+ years of experience in the trades, facilities and/or residential building maintenance
  • Strong leadership aptitude and supervisory experience preferred
  • An HVAC, EPA and/or NAPE certification
  • Knowledge of risk management, OSHA and MSDS
  • Proficiency with HVAC, plumbing, electrical trades and appliance repair
  • Basic carpentry, drywall and painting skills
  • Exposure to complex mechanical systems such as central plant, split systems, boilers and chillers desired
  • A safety mindset and an eye for detail
  • A builder's mentality (know it like you built it!)
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • A sharp professional appearance
  • Basic proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and comfort using various technology platforms, apps and computer programs
  • Availability for emergency situations at the property, including an on-call rotation
  • The ability to exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly, climb stairs, use ladders and work in varying weather conditions

This position is eligible for additional bonus opportunities.

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About Bozzuto

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At Bozzuto, it's all about experience. Whether it's the experience you bring, gain or give, we want your journey to be exceptional. Guided by our core values of creativity, concern, passion and the pursuit of perfection, we've been creating inspiring, engaging and vibrant communities for three decades.

Industry

Real estate and rental and leasing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Greenbelt, MD, US

Year founded

1988

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