Braulio Garcia
Desert Hot Springs
Summary
Experienced HVAC Technician and Electrician skilled in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Proven ability in electrical diagnostics and preventive maintenance, ensuring safe and reliable operations in critical facilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrician I
Coachella Valley Water District
Palm Desert, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems supporting water production, distribution, wastewater, and reclamation facilities.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical equipment including motors, motor controls, pumps, generators, transfer switches, and electrical distribution systems.
- Utilize electrical testing equipment to perform voltage, amperage, continuity, and insulation resistance testing to ensure safe and reliable operation of equipment.
- Assist with startup, commissioning, and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment equipment and pumping facilities.
- Follow all safety regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and District standards while performing electrical work.
HVAC Journeyman
Desert Air Conditioning Inc.
Palm Springs, CA
07.2007 - 02.2024
- Performed installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC systems.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical and mechanical failures in HVAC equipment.
- Utilized electrical testing equipment, refrigerant gauges, and diagnostic tools to identify equipment malfunctions and restore system operation.
- Installed, programmed, and serviced HVAC control systems, thermostats, safety devices, and low-voltage control circuits.
- Responded to emergency service calls and performed root-cause analysis to minimize equipment downtime and restore critical building systems.
- Worked safely around energized electrical equipment while following lockout/tagout procedures, safety regulations, and company standards.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CAHVAC Journeyman Certification - HVAC
Inland Refrigeration Joint Journeyman Training
Colton, CA09.2012
Skills
- HVAC Installation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair of Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Systems
- Electrical Diagnostics, Motor Controls, VFDs, MCCs, Generators, Pumps, and Mechanical Equipment Maintenance
- Hydronic Heating Systems, Refrigeration Systems, VRF Equipment, and Critical Cooling/Data Center Systems
- Preventive Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, and Equipment Reliability Improvement
- Electrical Schematic Interpretation, Low-Voltage Controls, and Building Mechanical Systems
- Strong Communication, Customer Service, Safety Compliance, and Ability to Work Independently
Certification
- C20- HVAC Licensed Contractor
- EPA Section 608 Universal Certification
- A2L Refrigerant Certification
- Ultra Low NOX Gas Furnace Certification
- Tech Clean California Teat Pump Certification
- Belimo Actuators and Valve Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Electrician I
Coachella Valley Water District
02.2024 - Current
HVAC Journeyman
Desert Air Conditioning Inc.
07.2007 - 02.2024
No Degree - Business Management
College of The Desert
HVAC Journeyman Certification - HVAC
Inland Refrigeration Joint Journeyman Training