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Felix Ardene

HVAC Service Technician
Denver, CO, United States

Professional Summary

EPA 608–certified HVAC Service Technician with 6+ years installing, diagnosing, and repairing residential and light-commercial heating and cooling systems across the Front Range. Strong at load calculations, refrigerant recovery, and clear customer communication on repair vs replace decisions. Known for clean job sites, accurate invoices, and mentoring apprentices on safety and diagnostics.

Employment History

HVAC Service Technician
Peak Range Comfort Systems · Denver, CO
Mar, 2021 · Present
• Diagnose and repair 12–18 residential/light-commercial HVAC calls per week (heat pumps, gas furnaces, RTUs, mini-splits) with first-visit fix rate above 85%. • Lead seasonal maintenance routes covering 400+ service agreements; cut no-cool callbacks 22% YoY through checklist QA and refrigerant leak testing. • Install and commission new systems averaging 6–8 changeouts per month; pull permits, complete Manual J/S sizing reviews with sales, and train homeowners on thermostat schedules. • Mentor 2 apprentices on EPA recovery, brazing, and electrical troubleshooting; zero lost-time incidents on crew over last 18 months.
HVAC Installer / Service Tech
Mile High Mechanical · Aurora, CO
Jun, 2018 · Feb, 2021
• Installed furnaces, condensers, and duct modifications on 150+ residential projects; average install punch-list closure in under 48 hours. • Performed recovery, evacuation, and charge verification to manufacturer specs; maintained tool truck inventory and van stock accuracy above 98%. • Supported after-hours emergency board covering frozen pipes and no-heat weekends during winter peaks.
HVAC Helper
Front Range Trade Academy (apprenticeship site) · Lakewood, CO
May, 2016 · May, 2018
• Assisted journeymen with filter changes, condensate clears, and basic electrical checks while completing related technical instruction. • Logged job materials and photos for warranty packets; learned safe ladder, lockout/tagout, and refrigerant handling practices.

Education

AAS, HVAC/R Technology
Front Range Community College · Westminster, CO
2016 · 2018
EPA Section 608 Universal Certification
EPA · United States
2017 · 2017
NATE Ready-to-Work / Core + Air Conditioning Service
North American Technician Excellence (NATE) · United States
2019 · 2019

Skills

EPA 608 Universal
Gas furnace diagnostics
Heat pump & mini-split service
Refrigerant recovery and charging
Electrical troubleshooting