HVAC Technician
Gulf Coast Climate Systems · Tampa, FL
Mar, 2021 · Present
Diagnose and repair residential/light-commercial HVAC: heat pumps, gas furnaces, air handlers, and ductless mini-splits; average 6–8 service calls per day in peak season.
Lead new system installs (2–5 ton) including load calc checks, refrigerant charging, duct transitions, and thermostat setup; maintain first-time-pass inspection rate above 95%.
Mentor two junior techs on recovery/charging procedures and safe use of recovery machines; cut repeat visits on warranty callbacks by ~20% over 12 months.
Maintain van stock, parts reorder notes, and digital work orders in ServiceTitan; consistently hit on-time arrival and CSAT targets.
Apprentice / Junior HVAC Technician
Sunshine Air & Heating · St. Petersburg, FL
Jun, 2018 · Feb, 2021
Assisted lead techs on installs and change-outs; performed filter changes, condensate drain clears, capacitor/contactor swaps, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
Recovered and charged R-410A systems under supervision; logged pressures, superheat/subcooling, and ambient conditions on every job ticket.
Built customer rapport on maintenance visits; converted seasonal tune-ups into planned replacement quotes for aging systems.
Helper / Warehouse Support
Bay Area Mechanical Services · Clearwater, FL
Aug, 2016 · May, 2018
Staged equipment, copper, and fittings for daily truck loads; kept warehouse inventory accurate for common OEM parts.
Assisted with duct fabrication cuts and hangers on commercial retrofit jobs; followed lockout/tagout and ladder safety rules.
Completed manufacturer product trainings (Carrier, Trane, and Mitsubishi Electric) while working toward apprenticeship hours.