David Bost
Alvarado
Summary
HVACR Senior Technician with extensive experience in team development and technical troubleshooting at Walmart. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects while ensuring regulatory compliance. Skilled in training junior technicians and improving operational efficiency, resulting in enhanced refrigeration maintenance and preventive strategies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVACR Senior Tech
Walmart
Colorado Springs
01.2025 - Current
- I was hired back to Walmart primarily as a Trainer for the junior technicians. However after getting back to Walmart they cancled the program, forcing me back into a Senior Tech role.
HVACR Lead Tech
Hussmann
Denver
11.2024 - 01.2025
- I was responsible for day to day operation of calls from Colorado Springs S to the New Mexico Border.
HVACR Senior Tech
Walmart
Colorado Springs
11.2017 - 11.2024
- As the Walmart HVACR Senior tech for this region. I manage stores presently as part of the InSource group, and am responsible for coordinating with store management and sub-contractors to keep all running smoothly and within budget. Training developmental techs and assist other techs as nessecary.
Refrigeration Technician
BBS Construction Services LLC
Fort Worth
07.2013 - 11.2017
- I was a refrigeration tech. We did about 90% of our work on Walmart, however we also worked occasionally on Target, Winco, and several refrigerated commercial warehouses.
Owner and Operator
BBS Construction Services INC
Yucca Valley
01.2006 - 07.2013
- I owned and operated this company with my ex wife as a general construction company I was and still am a licensed General Contractor in California. I wrote bids, ran jobs, coordinated with and directed sub-contractors, ensured successful completion of projects. Projects were both small scale handyman work, as well as commercial TI projects.
Owner/Operator
Handy Husband Construction
Santa Maria
09.2001 - 12.2006
- I owned operated this company until we incorporated and moved to Yucca Valley Ca. I wrote bids, ran jobs, coordinated with and directed sub-contractors, ensured successful completion of projects.
Technician
Avionics West
Santa Maria
03.1997 - 09.2001
- I planned and installed maintained complete avionics suites in private aircraft, including repair of all the systems and their interfaces, I fabricated instrument panels etc. I was responsible for systems integration, systems planning, systems testing, and delivery. I would communicate with the customer, plan everything together with them, fabricate the panel, install everything, and ensure successful integration, as well as customer satisfaction.
Education
Associate - Aircraft Electronics Engineering
Technical Trades Institute
Colorado Springs, CO06.1989
Skills
- Low voltage systems
- HVAC troubleshooting
- Refrigeration maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Team development
- Employee training
- Technical documentation
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Technical assistance
- Troubleshooting and resolution
Certification
- EPA 608 Universal
- California class b general contractors
- General building contractor
References
- Dan Collins, Dan.Collins@walmart.com, 817-269-4036
- Ed Tarr, James.Tarr@Walmart.com, 479-204-2434
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HVACR Senior Tech
Walmart
01.2025 - Current
HVACR Lead Tech
Hussmann
11.2024 - 01.2025
HVACR Senior Tech
Walmart
11.2017 - 11.2024
Refrigeration Technician
BBS Construction Services LLC
07.2013 - 11.2017
Owner and Operator
BBS Construction Services INC
01.2006 - 07.2013
Owner/Operator
Handy Husband Construction
09.2001 - 12.2006
Technician
Avionics West
03.1997 - 09.2001
Associate - Aircraft Electronics Engineering
Technical Trades Institute
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