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Darren Murphy

Temecula,CA

Summary

Dedicated HVAC Technician with over 2 years of experience, My commitment is customer service driven ensuring trust with clients. Proven ability to diagnose and repair HVAC systems efficiently, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime. Proficient in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting a wide range of HVAC equipment.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HVAC Technician

Mauzy Heating & Air Conditioning
2024 - Current
  • Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
  • Troubleshot complex HVAC problems, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
  • Utilized diagnostic equipment effectively in order to identify malfunctioning components within HVAC systems accurately.
  • Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
  • Performed comprehensive preventative maintenance on various types of HVAC equipment, prolonging their lifespan.
  • Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt and professional service for all HVAC-related issues.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, leading to repeat business opportunities.
  • Improved system efficiency by conducting thorough HVAC equipment inspections and maintenance.
  • Filled out detailed work orders for each job completed.
  • Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments.
  • Recommended appropriate upgrades to clients'' existing systems, resulting in increased energy efficiency and cost savings.
  • Kept accurate records of time and materials used for each job to compile into service reports.
  • Closed out work orders after verifying completion with customers and reporting discrepancies discovered on job site.
  • Repaired and replaced faulty motors, blowers, switches and compressor units.
  • Used technical skills, tools, and techniques like soldering to repair parts.
  • All Regional Standard Club 3 months in a row for providing clients IAQ solutions for their homes’

HVAC-R Technician

UEI Student
09.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced system efficiency by conducting regular preventative maintenance tasks on HVAC-R equipment.
  • Streamlined diagnostic processes with thorough knowledge of electrical and mechanical components in HVAC-R systems.
  • Reduced energy consumption, implementing energy-efficient upgrades and modifications to existing equipment.
  • Minimized downtime, effectively troubleshooting complex technical problems within HVAC-R units.
  • Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.

Millworks Sales Specialist

Lowes Home Improvement
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Engaged customers, provided exemplary service, and offered expert advice on millwork products
  • Actively listened to customer needs, made appropriate product recommendations, and upsold complementary items
  • Collaborated with installers and contractors to ensure successful project execution
  • Conducted ongoing product training sessions for store associates
  • Maintained organized and well-stocked product displays, replenished inventory as needed, and ensured accurate inventory counts
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

Maintenance Worker

Death Valley National Park
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Improved facility safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
  • Enhanced equipment efficiency with routine maintenance, cleaning, and lubrication tasks.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly identifying and resolving mechanical issues in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in facility renovations, including painting, minor plumbing repairs, and carpentry work.
  • Ensured proper functioning of HVAC systems through periodic inspections, filter changes, and component replacements.
  • Kept accurate records of all maintenance activities performed for future reference and quality assurance purposes.
  • Assisted in maintaining outdoor areas such as landscaping, snow removal, and general upkeep efforts for an aesthetically pleasing environment yearround.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding quickly to internal department requests regarding repairs or facility concerns.

Maintenance Worker

Badlands National Park
05.2020 - 11.2020
  • Work outdoors in hot, humid, and cold conditions
  • Stoop, stretch, bend, sit and kneel for long periods of time
  • Load and unload supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, and dollies
  • Hiking in various weathers and conditions at various speeds and elevations with still safely getting tasks done at hand
  • Rolling or carrying material to project site safely
  • Performed and established safety protocol and policies often called to lead as example
  • Maintain a safe and clean work area by removing waste material, sweeping, mopping, and returning tools and equipment to their proper location after use
  • Use and maintain protective devices such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, and/or respirator masks
  • Practiced Intermediate project layout and
  • Kept track of accurate records of the projects progress and data - Communicated with others in order to complete my decision making for the project
  • Keeping measurements of time in order to get the job done safely and efficiently and done in time for the ending project period
  • Kept track of daily record of water residuals for campgrounds and housing
  • Kept a daily record of the voltages coming in and out of the photo voltaic panels
  • Brainstormed ideas and new more efficient techniques to get the project at hand done safely and in time for the end of the project period
  • Performed simple carpentry tasks to include replacing wooden planks on-foot bridges or picnic tables
  • Repaired and place trail signs, benches, road signs, any structures and historical structures of the park, meaning building to trail rock walls, stairs.
  • Worked safely and successfully in dangerous areas, rock slides, falling bucking trees, and worked around machinery
  • Assisted and performed journey level work for other divisions with Buildings and Utilities, plumbing, small electricals up to 220 volts, demolition and installation of interior of park housing
  • Assisted and performed journey level performance with Roads division, operated back hoes for excavations with a monitor, dozing roads, trails, and fixing minor erosions with back hoe in park parking lots and roads
  • Communicated with administrative personnel and performed as well as created work orders for current or future

Maintenance Worker

Badlands National Park
04.2019 - 12.2019
  • Work outdoors in hot, humid, and cold conditions
  • Stoop, stretch, bend, sit and kneel for long periods of
  • Load and unload supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, and dollies
  • Over more than 4 months straight working 4:10 days with more than 1.2 mile long with various amounts of inclining grades
  • Able to stay out in the back country for weeks at a time
  • Rolling or carrying material to project site safely - Performed tasks at hand with detailed written instructions or work orders - Performed tasks safely with oral instructions provided by a supervisor or senior employee
  • Performed and established safety protocol and policies often called to lead as example
  • Maintain a safe and clean work area by removing waste material, sweeping, mopping, and returning tools and equipment to their proper location after use
  • Use and maintain protective devices such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, and/or respirator masks
  • Practiced Intermediate project layout and discussion
  • Kept track of accurate records of the projects progress and data - Communicated with others in order to complete my decision making for the project
  • Keeping measurements of time in order to get the job done safely and efficiently and done in time for the ending project period
  • Kept track of daily record of water residuals for campgrounds and housing
  • Kept a daily record of the voltages coming in and out of the photo voltaic panels
  • Brainstormed ideas and new more efficient techniques to get the project at hand done safely and in time for the end of the project
  • Performed simple carpentry tasks to include replacing wooden planks on-foot bridges or picnic tables
  • Repaired and place trail signs, benches, road signs, any structures and historical structures of the park, meaning building to trail rock walls, stairs, and sidewalks
  • Performed task at hand in archeological sites to professionally and safely work on historic projects with and without monitors
  • Worked and lived out of doors on projects including mountainous terrain up to 14,000 feet in elevation in all extremes of weather
  • Worked safely and successfully in dangerous areas, rock slides, falling bucking trees, and worked around machinery
  • Assisted and performed journey level work for other divisions with Buildings and Utilities, plumbing, small electricals up to 220 volts, demolition and installation of interior of park housing
  • Assisted and performed journey level performance with Roads division, operated back hoes for excavations with a monitor, dozing roads, trails, and fixing minor erosions with back hoe in park parking lots and roads
  • Communicated with administrative personnel and performed as well as created work orders for current or future projects.

Education

HVAC-R Installation And Repair

UEI College
Oceanside, CA

Twentynine Palms High School
2014

Skills

  • Proficient in providing exceptional customer service by identifying customers' needs
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with customers
  • Provide accurate information
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and handle multiple customer inquiries
  • Strong attention to detail, ensuring accurate order processing and inventory management
  • Knowledge of point-of-sale systems and ability to process transactions efficiently
  • Excellent physical endurance and ability to lift heavy objects, exceeding 100 pounds
  • Skilled in inventory management, including receiving, storing, and shipping goods
  • Ability to operate computer systems to process orders, track inventory, and maintain
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills, quick decision-making, and ability to work under no supervision
  • Excellent communication and time management skills

Affiliations

California Conservation Corps Alumni

Certification

HVAC-R: EPA 608 Universal

Education

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Timeline

HVAC-R Technician

UEI Student
09.2023 - Current

Millworks Sales Specialist

Lowes Home Improvement
01.2023 - 09.2023

Maintenance Worker

Death Valley National Park
12.2020 - 06.2021

Maintenance Worker

Badlands National Park
05.2020 - 11.2020

Maintenance Worker

Badlands National Park
04.2019 - 12.2019

HVAC-R Installation And Repair

UEI College

Twentynine Palms High School

HVAC Technician

Mauzy Heating & Air Conditioning
2024 - Current