Michael Bernal
Orosi
Summary
Motivated professional with a focus on utilizing skills to enhance workplace efficiency and support team objectives. Demonstrated commitment to hard work and service excellence. Available for relocation to California to pursue new challenges.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ammonia Refrigeration Technician
Wawona Frozen Foods
Clovis, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Installed, repaired, and maintained refrigeration systems in commercial and industrial settings
- Performed routine inspections to identify potential issues and prevent breakdowns
- Diagnosed malfunctions in refrigeration systems using specialized tools and equipment
- Replaced faulty components such as compressors, condensers, evaporators, and valves
- Ensured proper functioning of electrical controls and wiring for refrigeration units
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning coils, lubricating motors, and replacing filters
- Maintained accurate records of all repairs, installations, inspections, and maintenance activities performed on each system
HVAC Technician
Airgistics Heating & Air
Orosi, CA
05.2019 - 02.2023
- Service and Repair Residential and commercial HVAC systems.
Maintenance Worker
Martha's Mexican Food
Orosi, CA
03.2014 - 12.2018
HVAC Technician
Renoso Appliances
Orosi, CA
06.2012 - 02.2014
Service Technician
Air Comfort
Visalia, CA
03.2010 - 05.2012
Apartment Maintenance
Valley Fair Realty
Yuba, CA, US
04.2007 - 06.2008
Refrigeration Technician
Foster Farms
Livingston, CA
02.1999 - 05.2001
- Test pipe or tubing joints or connections for leaks, using pressure gauge or soap-and-water solution
- Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment
- Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring
- Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions
- Repair or service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency, such as by changing filters, cleaning ducts, or refilling non-toxic refrigerants
- Install, connect, or adjust thermostats, humidistats, or timers
- Connect heating or air conditioning equipment to fuel, water, or refrigerant source to form complete circuit
- Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure the proper installation of components
- Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment, according to wiring diagrams, using electrician's hand tools
- Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions
- Diagnose electrical problems and install and rewire electrical components
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems
- Repair or adjust equipment, machines, or defective components, replacing worn parts, such as gaskets or seals in watertight electrical equipment
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Orosi High School
Orosi, CAAssociates - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology 2 (Associates in HVAC)
University Technical Institute
Phoenix, AZ10.1998
Skills
- Mechanical drawings
- Blueprint specification interpretation
- Electrical systems
- HVAC/R
- Schematics
- Property maintenance
- Ventilation systems
- Building interior maintenance
- Service technician experience
- Equipment cleaning
- Industrial cooling systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
- HVAC motor repair
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Safety standards in production
- Mechanic experience
- Chiller
- LOTO
- Office building facilities maintenance experience
- Electrical replacement
- Equipment diagnostics
- Programmable logic controllers
- Electrical fixture repair
- Capacitor replacement
- HVAC system installation
- HVAC/R
- Sheet metal
- Facilities predictive maintenance
- Boiler repair
- Ventilation system maintenance
- Electrical
- Residential building maintenance experience
- Boiler
- Water-source heat pump systems
- Building exterior maintenance
- HVAC ductwork installation
- Manufacturing
- Chemical handling safety procedures
- Groundskeeping
- Equipment calibration
- HVAC retrofitting
- Split-system HVAC systems
- Electrical experience
- Propane refrigerant
- Tenant complaint resolution
- Communication skills
- Circuit breaker replacement
- Building systems troubleshooting
- Furnace systems
- Plumbing fixture repair
- Refrigeration
- Mechanical systems repair
- Facilities corrective maintenance
- Air conditioning unit repair
- Garbage disposal repair
- Circuit breaker electrical panels
- Electrical diagnostics
- Equipment Repair
- Hand tools
- HVAC & appliance technology
- Industrial equipment troubleshooting
- Appliance repair
- Water heater repair
- Ammonia refrigeration
- Facility inspection
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical wiring
- Panelboards
- Facilities routine maintenance
- Plumbing system maintenance
- Electrical system testing
- Troubleshooting
- Customer service
- Electrical control system maintenance
- Facility maintenance painting
- Facilities emergency maintenance
- Facilities on-demand maintenance
- R-134a refrigerant
- Replacing parts
- Equipment inspection
- Ductless mini-split HVAC systems
- Rooftop HVAC systems
- Electrical systems facility management
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Brazing
- Teamwork
- Safety equipment
- Hydraulics
- Mechanical knowledge
- Power tools
- Confined space entry safety procedures
- Restaurant experience
- Cleaning equipment
- Maintenance
- Field service
- Facilities equipment maintenance - Facilities equipment maintenance experience (3-5 years)
- Tenant improvements
- Plumbing
- Ductwork
- Respiratory protection
- Facilities maintenance
- Dishwasher repair
- Measuring instruments
- Carpentry
- Air conditioning
- Mentoring
- Furnace repair
- Refrigerator repair
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- R-410A refrigerant
- Refrigeration system troubleshooting
- Central air conditioner
- Welding
- Emergency preparedness procedures
- Climbing
- Manufacturing plant facilities maintenance experience
- Air compressors
- Electrical safety procedures
- Heat pump HVAC systems
- Computer skills
- HVAC system maintenance
- Boiler operation
- Packaged HVAC systems
- Maintenance schedule management
- Water pump maintenance
- Electric heating HVAC systems
- Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) HVAC systems
Certification
- EPA Certification October 1998 to Present
- Refrigerant Transition And Recovery
- EPA 608 Technician Certification
- LOTO certification
- Journeyman HVAC
- Air Conditioning Certification
- HVAC Certification
- Hazard Communication Standard Certification (HCS)
- Fall Protection Certification
- HVAC Contractor License
- EPA Type II
- EPA Refrigeration Certification
- EPA Universal Certification
- CDL C
- CDL
- Hazmat Endorsement
Timeline
Ammonia Refrigeration Technician
Wawona Frozen Foods
03.2023 - Current
HVAC Technician
Airgistics Heating & Air
05.2019 - 02.2023
Maintenance Worker
Martha's Mexican Food
03.2014 - 12.2018
HVAC Technician
Renoso Appliances
06.2012 - 02.2014
Service Technician
Air Comfort
03.2010 - 05.2012
Apartment Maintenance
Valley Fair Realty
04.2007 - 06.2008
Refrigeration Technician
Foster Farms
02.1999 - 05.2001
High School Diploma - undefined
Orosi High School
Associates - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology 2 (Associates in HVAC)
University Technical Institute