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Rafael Mendoza

HVAC Service Technician
Phoenix, AZ, USA

Professional Summary

EPA 608-certified HVAC service technician with 6+ years diagnosing and repairing residential and light-commercial heating and cooling systems across the Phoenix metro. Skilled in heat pumps, rooftop units, and smart thermostats; known for first-visit fix rates, clear homeowner communication, and clean job-site closeouts. Seeking a senior tech or lead installer role with a growing mechanical contractor.

Employment History

HVAC Service Technician
Desert Air Mechanical · Phoenix, AZ
Mar, 2021 · Present
Diagnose and repair 12–18 residential/light-commercial calls per week (split systems, heat pumps, RTUs, package units). Cut callback rate to under 4% by documenting root cause, parts used, and preventive recommendations on every ticket. Mentor two apprentice techs on refrigerant recovery, electrical troubleshooting, and load-calc basics. Partner with dispatch to prioritize no-cool emergencies during monsoon heat waves; average response under 90 minutes for VIP accounts.
Service Apprentice / Junior Technician
Valley Comfort HVAC · Tempe, AZ
Jun, 2018 · Feb, 2021
Assisted senior techs on 800+ service and maintenance visits; progressed to independent residential calls within 14 months. Performed seasonal tune-ups that improved system efficiency 8–15% for repeat customers. Maintained van inventory accuracy above 98% and reduced emergency parts runs.
Facilities Maintenance Aide
Sunbelt Facilities Group · Mesa, AZ
Jan, 2017 · May, 2018
Supported preventive maintenance on rooftop units and exhaust fans across three retail properties. Logged work orders in CMMS and coordinated vendor visits for major compressor replacements.

Education

Certificate — HVAC/R Technology
Gateway Community College · Phoenix, AZ
2017 · 2017
OSHA 10 Construction.

Skills

EPA 608 Universal
Heat pump diagnostics
Electrical troubleshooting
Refrigerant recovery
Customer communication

Courses

EPA Section 608 Universal; NATE Heat Pump
ESCO Institute / North American Technician Excellence · Phoenix, AZ
2018 · 2018
Refrigerant handling, recovery, charging, heat-pump diagnostics, safety, and code-compliant service practices.