Property Maintenance Technician (Residential Rentals) in San Diego

Energy Jobline ZR; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady year-round work

Predictable schedule

Payroll taxes handled

Workers’ compensation insurance

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in San Diego is seeking a reliable Property Maintenance Technician to handle day-to-day maintenance and repairs across a portfolio of residential rental properties. This hands-on role rewards quality workmanship and offers steady, long-term employment.

You will perform drywall patching and painting, minor plumbing and electrical tasks, appliance troubleshooting, and unit turns between tenants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of residential maintenance or handyman experience.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting.
• Own basic hand tools and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs across properties.
• Patch drywall and paint, basic plumbing and electrical tasks, appliance troubleshooting.
• Handle unit turns between tenants.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections.
• Coordinate access with tenants or property manager.
• Maintain clean, professional job sites.
• Identify issues early and recommend repairs.
• Track time and basic materials used.

Skills

Residential maintenance experience

Handyman experience

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Carpentry

Painting

Own basic hand tools

Valid driver's license

Able to lift 50 lbs

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are seeking a reliable, skilled Property Maintenance Technician to handle day-to-day maintenance and repair work across a portfolio of residential rental properties in central San Diego. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in quality repairs, and prefers consistent, long-term employment over gig-based contracting.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs including:
  • Drywall patching and painting
  • Minor plumbing (fixtures, leaks, clogs)
  • Minor electrical (outlets, switches, fixtures)
  • Appliance troubleshooting and replacement
  • Door, lock, cabinet, and hardware repairs
• Unit turns between tenants
• Preventative maintenance inspections
• Coordinate access with tenants or property manager
• Maintain clean, professional job sites
• Identify issues early and recommend repairs
• Track time and basic materials used

Requirements

• 5+ years of residential maintenance or handyman experience
• Strong working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting
• Own basic hand tools
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work on ladders
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Professional and respectful with tenants

What We Offer

• Steady, year-round work
• Predictable schedule
• Hourly pay with payroll taxes handled
• Workers’ compensation insurance
• Opportunity for increased responsibility and pay over time