Try Manuel.

You can find him for day-hire at the Home Depot in Otay Mesa every morning around 6AM.

manhattan42, Can you tell me more about Manuel?

Your best bet is to ask friends, family, co-workers, etc for referalls. Another avenue is to go to local suppliers and lumber yards, ( not the big box stores), and get referalls there. Go to the various suppliers that you need, plumbers-plumbing supply, painters-paint supply, gardener-landscape supply,etc.

You might also seek out a reputable "jack of all trades" type of handyman, but in San Diego, dont expect any reputable and quality trades person to be "cheap". They are usually worth the money to pay more rather than hiring a cheap wannabe who will end up costing you more money and headaches than if you just hired someone who knew what the hell they were doing in the first place. Check references, ask to see their past and present projects, make sure they are licensed, bonded, and insured!