Devon Hale

HVAC Technician

Phoenix, AZ, United States

Professional Summary

Journeyman HVAC technician with 6+ years installing, servicing, and troubleshooting residential and light-commercial heating and cooling systems across the Phoenix metro. Strong on diagnostics, refrigerant recovery, ductwork, and customer-facing service calls. EPA Section 608 Universal certified; known for clean installs, clear handoffs, and first-visit fixes that cut callbacks.

Employment History

HVAC Technician

Desert Air Comfort LLC · Phoenix, AZ

Jun, 2021 · Present

Diagnose and repair split systems, package units, heat pumps, and mini-splits for residential and light-commercial clients Complete 8–12 service calls daily in peak season with high first-visit resolution Install new systems including line sets, condensate drains, thermostats, and startup commissioning Recover and charge refrigerant per EPA rules; document readings and parts used in Workiz Mentor two apprentices on safe ladder work, brazing, and electrical troubleshooting Maintain company van inventory and reduce repeat trips for missing fittings

HVAC Installer / Service Tech

Valley Climate Solutions · Mesa, AZ

Mar, 2018 · May, 2021

Installed residential HVAC systems end-to-end: equipment placement, duct connections, electrical, and startup Performed seasonal maintenance (coil cleaning, filter changes, amp draws, static pressure checks) Troubleshot no-cool / no-heat callbacks under warranty windows Coordinated with sales and office on change orders and customer expectations Kept job sites clean and left written maintenance tips for homeowners

HVAC Apprentice

Sunbelt Mechanical Apprenticeship · Tempe, AZ

Aug, 2016 · Feb, 2018

Assisted journeymen on installs and service routes across East Valley Learned refrigerant handling, soldering/brazing, and basic controls wiring Pulled permits paperwork and staged materials for next-day jobs Completed trade school coursework alongside field hours

Education

HVAC Certificate; EPA Section 608 Universal; NATE Core + Air Conditioning; OSHA 10 Construction

Rio Salado College · Tempe, AZ

2017 · 2017

EPA Section 608 Universal Certification NATE Core + Air Conditioning Arizona Registrar of Contractors — HVAC license/registration OSHA 10 Construction Perfect Attendance 2023; Customer Satisfaction score 4.9/5

Skills

System diagnostics, refrigerant recovery/charging, brazing & soldering, electrical troubleshooting, ductwork basics, heat pumps, mini-splits, package units, preventive maintenance, Workiz / ServiceTitan familiarity, customer communication, van stock management, apprentice mentoring