Owen Gallagher

Commercial HVAC Technician

Columbus, OH, United States

Professional Summary

Licensed Commercial HVAC Technician with 7+ years installing, diagnosing, and maintaining rooftop units, chillers, and VRF systems for retail, office, and light-industrial sites across Central Ohio. Strong on preventive maintenance schedules, EPA Section 608 best practices, and clear customer communication that keeps downtime short.

Employment History

Lead HVAC Technician

Heartland Climate Systems · Columbus, OH

Mar, 2021 · Present

• Lead install and service crew of 3 on commercial rooftop and split-system jobs averaging 12–15 service calls per week • Cut repeat callbacks 28% in 18 months by standardizing diagnostic checklists and parts staging • Commissioned 40+ new RTU installs for retail and medical-office clients; documented startup readings for warranty files • Mentored two apprentices through EPA 608 and company safety onboarding

HVAC Service Technician

Buckeye Mechanical Services · Columbus, OH

Jun, 2017 · Feb, 2021

• Diagnosed and repaired gas furnaces, heat pumps, and package units for commercial and multi-family accounts • Built preventive maintenance routes covering 60+ contracts; improved on-time PM completion from 81% to 96% • Coordinated with property managers on after-hours emergency calls with average response under 90 minutes

Apprentice HVAC Installer

MidOhio Comfort Co. · Dublin, OH

Aug, 2015 · May, 2017

• Assisted senior techs on residential and light-commercial installs; learned brazing, refrigerant recovery, and electrical troubleshooting • Completed apprenticeship hours and passed EPA Section 608 Universal certification

Education

HVAC/R Diploma

Columbus State Community College · Columbus, OH

2015

OSHA 10 Construction Safety

2016

Skills

Customer Relations

Analytical Thinking Skills

Ability to Multitask

Project Management Skills