Gary Smith
LA PALMA
Summary
HVAC Specialist with proven expertise in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing HVAC systems efficiently. Demonstrates strong time management and communication skills, enhancing operational effectiveness. Proficient in installation operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC Specialist
LBUSD
Long Beach
02.2013 - Current
- Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
- Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves, and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
- Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
- Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions.
- Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
- Installed bypass dampers, low-voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems, and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
- Responded to emergency HVAC service requests promptly, finding swift resolutions.
- Used technical skills, tools, and techniques, like soldering, to repair parts.
- Kept accurate records of work activities, time, materials, and faults on work orders.
- Supervised and instructed assistants.
- Repaired and replaced faulty motors, blowers, switches and compressor units.
- Diagnosed issues in HVAC-R equipment using specialized tools.
- Repaired refrigeration systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Managed inventory of parts and tools for efficient operations.
- Identified potential issues with existing HVAC-R systems before they became major problems.
- Repaired faulty wiring, motors, compressors, condensers, evaporators, and other components of HVAC-R systems.
- Performed preventative maintenance on HVAC-R systems, such as cleaning, adjusting, and replacing parts.
- Wired both line and low voltage to heating and cooling equipment.
- Conducted brazing, threading pipe and tasks to complete service calls.
- Put in new gas lines, wiring and other support components for HVAC systems.
HVAC Technician
Talent Air
Cypress
01.2010 - 02.2013
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
- Maintained and repaired industrial chillers weighing up to 200 tons.
- Repaired and replaced heating and air conditioning systems for commercial customers in all industry.
HVAC Technician
Alicia Air
Lake Forest
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Torrance High School
Torrance, CACertification
- Universal EPA
- VRF/VRV Certified
- Certified HVAC-R
Personal Information
Title: HVAC Tech
Timeline
HVAC Specialist
LBUSD
02.2013 - Current
HVAC Technician
Talent Air
01.2010 - 02.2013
HVAC Technician
Alicia Air
01.2001 - 01.2008
High School Diploma -
Torrance High School
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