Stephen De La Cruz
Hesperia
Summary
Accomplished HVAC Technician with strong knowledge of and 10+ years experience in equipment installation, start-up, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Comfort Advisor
Total Comfort Solutions
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Facilitated seamless installations by coordinating effectively with internal teams and external contractors.
- Collaborated closely with management to identify areas for improvement within the company''s sales process or customer service offerings.
- Followed up with customers during installation to check on satisfaction and after job completion to offer additional support and service options.
- Contributed to company growth by consistently meeting and exceeding personal sales targets.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth by attending industry conferences, workshops, and seminars as needed.
Hvac Instructor
San Joaquin Valley College
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
Hvac Mechanic 1
High Desert Support Services
09.2009 - 01.2020
- Perform troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
- Conduct maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
- Program computerized energy management systems and verified proper functionality.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
- Close out all work orders after verifying completion with customers and reporting any discrepancies discovered on job site.
- Monitor building environmental conditions, including adjusting thermostats, terminal units and mixing boxes.
- Maintain and repair industrial chillers weighing up to 200 tons.
- Install, repair and maintain evaporative coolers.
- Extensive knowledge in variable speed drives, compressor change-outs, brazing, soft soldering, and the installation and fabrication of ducting.
- Responsible for new hire training.
Hvac Trades Helper
Iap World Services
03.2009 - 09.2009
- Assisted a technician in many duties such as the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of hvac equipment.
Laborer (Roads and Grounds)
IAP Worldwide Services Inc.
04.2008 - 03.2009
- Performed a number of duties such as cutting grass, trimming trees and hedges, weed abatement, and the spreading of rock.
Temporary Worker
Icr Staffing Services Inc.
01.2007 - 04.2008
- Performed a temporary assignment at AGC Glass packing panes of glass on racks and closing wood cases.
Drywall Finisher
Malcolm Drywall
06.2006 - 11.2006
- Performed various duties including mud coating walls, patching, spraying texture, and caulking angles.
Printing Press Operator
K-1 Packaging
09.2004 - 06.2006
- Printed boxes, magazines, and poster on a six color printing press.
- Performed maintenance that included changing rollers, motors, and bearings.
Yard Foreman
Capital Lumber Company
09.1997 - 12.2003
- Performed a wide array of tasks including pulling orders, dispatching, and the supervision of a crew of ten.
- Other tasks included shipping, receiving, and the transfer of property.
- Responsible for yearly internal inventories as well as daily counts on various materials.
Education
Associate of Arts - HVAC Installation And Repair
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA2010
Skills
- I have supervisory experience in leading crews of 10
- I have excellent skills in Windows and Microsoft Office
- I am very skilled in organization and multi-tasking
- Fast learner and very confident in any given task
- Collaborates well with coworkers
Certification
- EPA Certified Universal Technician Nov. 2008 #0497207327600
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- R-410 Technician Certification #66AB14E9ACC3EA851
- Preventative Maintenance Technician Certification # 728144809425EA851
Timeline
Comfort Advisor
Total Comfort Solutions
10.2023 - 11.2024
Hvac Instructor
San Joaquin Valley College
09.2019 - 10.2022
Hvac Mechanic 1
High Desert Support Services
09.2009 - 01.2020
Hvac Trades Helper
Iap World Services
03.2009 - 09.2009
Laborer (Roads and Grounds)
IAP Worldwide Services Inc.
04.2008 - 03.2009
Temporary Worker
Icr Staffing Services Inc.
01.2007 - 04.2008
Drywall Finisher
Malcolm Drywall
06.2006 - 11.2006
Printing Press Operator
K-1 Packaging
09.2004 - 06.2006
Yard Foreman
Capital Lumber Company
09.1997 - 12.2003
Associate of Arts - HVAC Installation And Repair
Victor Valley College
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