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Micah Torres

HVAC Service Technician
Phoenix, AZ, United States

Professional Summary

EPA 608 Universal-certified HVAC Service Technician with 8+ years of experience diagnosing, repairing, and commissioning residential and light-commercial comfort systems across the Phoenix metro area. Trusted for accurate troubleshooting in extreme-heat conditions, clear customer communication, and safe, code-conscious work that improves system reliability. Proven record of reducing repeat callbacks, mentoring apprentices, and completing high-volume service routes while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.

Employment History

Senior HVAC Service Technician
Desert Peak Mechanical · Phoenix, AZ
Mar, 2021 · Present
• Lead residential and light-commercial service calls across a 40-mile territory, diagnosing electrical, airflow, refrigerant, and control-system faults on split, package, heat-pump, and mini-split equipment. • Completed 900+ seasonal tune-ups and repairs annually while maintaining a 94% first-visit resolution rate and documenting every recommendation in ServiceTitan. • Coach three apprentice technicians on lockout/tagout, brazing, combustion analysis, EPA recovery procedures, and customer-ready job documentation. • Cut repeat callbacks 18% by standardizing startup checklists, static-pressure testing, and photo-based closeout reviews.
HVAC Technician
Valley Climate Control · Tempe, AZ
Jun, 2017 · Feb, 2021
• Installed, serviced, and repaired residential air-conditioning, gas-heating, and heat-pump systems ranging from 1.5 to 10 tons in occupied homes and small retail spaces. • Diagnosed compressor, blower, thermostat, ductwork, and refrigerant issues using digital gauges, manometers, multimeters, and manufacturer service literature. • Averaged 7–9 scheduled calls per day with 90%+ customer satisfaction; explained repair options and preventive-maintenance plans in plain language. • Supported summer surge response by completing safe refrigerant recovery, evacuation, charging, and commissioning to manufacturer specifications.
HVAC Maintenance Apprentice
Arizona State Facilities HVAC · Phoenix, AZ
Aug, 2015 · May, 2017
• Assisted journey-level technicians with preventive maintenance and corrective repairs for rooftop units, chilled-water air handlers, pumps, VAV boxes, and building automation systems across state facilities. • Performed filter changes, belt and bearing inspections, coil cleaning, temperature/pressure readings, and work-order closeouts while following OSHA and site safety procedures. • Built foundational skills in electrical troubleshooting, refrigerant handling, brazing, duct sealing, and safe ladder/lift operation. • Helped keep 30+ public buildings mission-ready during peak cooling season by prioritizing urgent comfort calls and communicating status to facility managers.

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Air Conditioning Technology
GateWay Community College · Phoenix, AZ
2013 · 2015
EPA Section 608 Universal Certification • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety • NATE Ready-to-Work Certificate • Trane and Carrier residential comfort-system training

Skills

HVAC diagnostics
Refrigerant recovery
Electrical troubleshooting
Preventive maintenance
Brazing and soldering

Courses

HVAC Tools & Diagnostic Systems
Manufacturer and Field Training Programs · Phoenix, AZ
2015 · 2024
Hands-on training with Fieldpiece digital manifolds, Testo combustion analyzers, UEi multimeters, static-pressure kits, recovery machines, vacuum pumps, micron gauges, nitrogen regulators, refrigerant scales, brazing rigs, ServiceTitan, and basic building-automation controls.