Porter/Maintenance Technician Assistant- El Cajon

Pan American Properties, Inc.; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in property management is seeking a dedicated Porter/Maintenance Technician Assistant. This full-time role involves maintaining properties, performing general maintenance repairs, and ensuring the safety and comfort of residents. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and a proactive approach to maintenance tasks. Join a supportive team where your contributions will directly enhance community living. If you take pride in delivering quality service and enjoy hands-on work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) with 4% match

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Bereavement leave

Qualifications

• Experience as a community maintenance technician or similar role.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property, perform cleaning, and complete work orders.
• Respond to service requests including plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC and other systems.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with MS Outlook

Ability to read plans

Experience with Corrigo software

Education

HVAC certification

Job description

Be among the first 25 applicants

Purpose

Pan American Properties is a property management service provider, and we are seeking an experienced Porter/Maintenance Technician Assistant for our 2 locations in El Cajon, CA. Our Porter/Maintenance Technicians Assistants are responsible for responding to the needs of our community residents, clients, and Maintenance Technicians. We seek individuals who take pride in performing routine and general maintenance repairs, janitorial services, and who work diligently to apply preventive measures to minimize the risk of future problems.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Primary Duties
2. Maintain the property, perform cleaning, complete work orders, and cover after-hours maintenance emergencies.
3. Respond and resolve service requests such as:

• Plumbing repairs, replacements, or installations (faucets, pipes, water heaters, toilets, disposals, dishwashers, refrigerators, washing machines)
• Electrical repairs, replacements, or installations (switches, sockets, lighting, fans, climate control, garage openers)
• Drywall repair and patching
• Painting touch-ups
• Appliance repairs and installations
• Preventive maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers
• Seasonal maintenance including pool opening and closing
• Health and safety maintenance
• Finish work such as trim and molding installation
• Lock installation
• Renovation and remodeling
• Work site assessment
• Carpentry, plumbing fixture replacement, drywall hanging, flooring installation, tiling

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Understanding of maintenance processes and methods, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, and safety procedures.

Skills and Abilities

• Customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with MS Outlook and ability to determine tools needed for tasks
• Attention to detail
• Ability to read plans (preferred)
• Experience with Corrigo software (preferred)

Core Qualities

• Integrity & accountability
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Team engagement and ownership of mistakes
• Quality focus and curiosity for preventive measures
• Challenging the status quo and identifying improvements

Minimum Requirements

• Experience as a community maintenance technician or similar role
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• HVAC certification (a plus)
• Knowledge of building codes
• Valid California driver’s license, insurance, and personal transportation
• Legal authorization to work in the US
• Background check and drug screening

Physical Requirements

• Operation of personal vehicle
• Frequent physical activities including lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing, squatting, reaching, and using hands and eyes for detailed work
• Exposure to outdoor elements

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, FSA/HSA benefits
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement

Additional Details

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industry: Internet Publishing