Live-In Porter - Assistant Maintenance Technician - Full Time - Evergreen Property
About The Position
At Pan American Properties, Inc., we do more than manage apartment communities - we care deeply about the people who live and work in them. Our Porters play a critical role in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming communities while supporting on-site operations and resident satisfaction. We are currently seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Live-In On-Site Porter or Maintenance Technician Assistant to support daily property upkeep at our Evergreen Park Apartments in El Cajon, CA as well as a neighboring property. This is a dedicated, on-site role and not a maintenance technician or roving position.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Ability to work independently and manage routine tasks
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Willingness to use mobile applications and basic technology (training provided)
- Reliability, accountability, and professionalism
- General knowledge of/familiarity with essential tools and terminology
- Ability to manage time, scheduling, and competing priorities
- Strong attendance/reliability
- Prior experience in a porter, janitorial, groundskeeping, or assistant maintenance role preferred
- Must be able to speak, read, and write conversational English
- Valid California Driver’s License, reliable personal vehicle, and auto insurance
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening (a conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate)
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs independently (team lifts for heavier items)
- Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, pushing, and pulling
- Regular use of hands and arms for tools and cleaning equipment
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Frequent standing and walking throughout the day
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a porter, janitor, groundskeeper, or maintenance assistant
- Familiarity with Corrigo or similar work order systems
- Basic understanding of apartment community operations
Responsibilities
- Maintaining cleanliness and appearance of common areas (walkways, stairwells, laundry rooms, trash enclosures, parking areas, etc.)
- Supporting unit turnovers through cleaning, trash-outs, and basic prep work
- Assisting with light maintenance tasks such as: Minor drywall patching
- Painting touch-ups
- Replacing light bulbs, air filters, and smoke detector batteries
- Installing or replacing locks as directed
- Supporting preventive maintenance efforts
- Conducting routine property walks and reporting issues
- Assisting Maintenance Technicians and Property Management as needed
- Responding to basic service requests and escalating issues appropriately
- Using company systems (ADP, Corrigo) to document work as required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA
- 401(k) with 4% Match
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Bereavement)
- Training and growth opportunities within the company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
