IZAK CHOW
Bakersfield,California
Summary
Dedicated team player emphasizing safety and the well-being of colleagues and clients. Committed to achieving project goals and delivering superior results through collaboration. Contributes to team success while upholding high standards of quality and reliability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Worker
Cold Summers Heating and Cooling
08.2026 - Current
- I work part time doing HVAC services, troubleshoot and diagnose, make repairs, and help with installs of new systems.
- Operated HVAC systems, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to identify potential issues proactively.
- Assisted in installation of heating and cooling equipment following safety guidelines.
Powder Coat Painter
AF Kustoms
12.2024 - 06.2026
- I worked at a fabrication shop that made custom Harley motorcycle parts, I safely prepared and powder coated the parts made and restocked our warehouse inventory in a neat organized fashion once the parts were finished, and helped with other manufacturing operations around the shop such as helping with the final stage of assembling parts into a finished product.
- Operated powder coating equipment to ensure quality finish on various metal surfaces.
- Prepared surfaces through cleaning and sanding for optimal paint adhesion.
- Monitored curing processes to maintain consistent color and texture across products.
Powder Coat Painter
Renewed Coatings
01.2023 - 06.2026
- I ran my own powder coating business sandblasting and powder coat painting but business was not going so well so I decided to close my operation.
- Operated powder coating equipment to apply finishes on metal components.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, cleaning, and masking to ensure optimal adhesion.
- Conducted quality control checks to maintain high standards of finish consistency.
Unindentured Electrical Apprentice
IBEW Local 428
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in solar construction at new site in California City. I performed quality control inspection on new glass solar panels shipping in checking for any damages or defects, helped drop inverters onto pads and fed the electrical wire through while it was being lowered by crane, pulled multiple circuits of electrical wire through the site laying each series on a wire hanger for above ground installation, dug holes and placed fiber and ground wire boxes, and terminated the ground wire to those fiber boxes. I operated a diesel utv to get around the construction site and attended daily safety meetings. I wrote up a JSA each day addressing proper ppe use and any hazards and made sure every crew member read and signed it before any work started.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical diagrams to ensure accurate installations.
Laborer Hand/Parts Runner
Ally Enterprises
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked as labor hand, welder helper, and shop worker for oil pipeline and industrial maintenance company. I would work with a crew as a welders helper and labor hand to buff and grind slag off welds between stick weld passes on oil pipelines, helped assemble and disassemble oil pipelines and oil tank valves, helped sand blast oil pipelines, paint oil pipelines, and operated a telescoping diesel forklift to load and unload materials. I helped set up shoring during the excavating process so we could safely work in holes and trenches and helped excavate underground oil pipelines so that they were exposed 360 degrees around and ready for the inspector to inspect the pipeline for corrosion or weak spots to determine what repairs and maintenance each section of pipe would need. I was also the parts runner operating a company vehicle to purchase and deliver any parts, materials, tools, and rental equipment locally and out of town to jobsite locations. I would also help the crane operators rig up using slings and shackles to safely lift loads. I wrote up a JSA each day addressing proper ppe use and any hazards making sure every crew member read and signed it before any work started.
- Operated heavy machinery to facilitate efficient material handling and transportation.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, ensuring accurate inventory management.
HVAC Service Technician
Monarch Home Services
04.2022 - 08.2022
- I worked as residential heating & air conditioning service tech operating a company vehicle and went to customer homes for service tune ups and parts repairs.
- Diagnosed and repaired HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks, improving system efficiency and longevity.
Shop worker and permit helper
Monarch Homes Services
11.2021 - 04.2022
- I worked for an HVAC company and my tasks included parts inventory, restocking the warehouse, operating a company vehicle picking up parts or delivering parts as needed to jobsites locally and out of town , maintained cleanliness and organization in the shop, operated a propane powered forklift to load and unload materials and equipment. I operated a company vehicle to drop off and pick up permit applications and permits from city or county offices in town locally and out of town as well.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular stock counts and organization.
Cook/Cashier/server
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
08.2019 - 11.2021
- I worked at Mountain Mike’s Pizza as a cook, cashier, and dishwasher in a pizza restaurant. I provided excellent customer service to customers and maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations for a safe working environment.
- Prepared pizzas and menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace in compliance with health regulations.
- Operated kitchen equipment, ensuring proper usage and maintenance for optimal performance.
Unindentured Electrical Apprentice
IBEW LOCAL 428
12.2018 - 05.2019
- I worked as a UA at new solar construction solar site . My duties consisted of parts inventory of the electrical parts room, working on a wire pulling crew running series of electrical wire through trenches, parts and material delivery around the site, assisted fork lift drivers as a spotter around the construction site while moving loads so they can safely navigate around the site. I operated a diesel utv to get around the construction site and attended daily safety meetings. I wrote up a JSA each day addressing proper ppe use and any hazards making sure each crew member read and signed it before any work started.
- Assisted electricians with installation of electrical systems.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Park Laborer
City of Bakersfield
12.2016 - 05.2017
- I worked in parks and recreation division for the City of Bakersfield as a Temp. I drove a company work vehicle to go to assigned city parks and maintained parks making sure they had clean and safe parks and restroom areas for the public. I also operated landscaping equipment in parks and streetscapes to maintain aesthetics and functionality while using proper ppe to safely complete the task.
- Maintained park facilities, ensuring cleanliness and safety for public use.
- Operated landscaping tools to perform groundskeeping tasks efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Frontier High School
Bakersfield, CAHVAC Technology Certification - HVAC Technology
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CAAssociates of Science - HVAC Technology
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CAAssociates of Science - Plant Science
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Equipment operation
- Maintenance
- Detail orientation
- Safety and compliance
- Construction
- Mechanics
- Dependability
- Organizational skills
- HVAC Troubleshooting
- HVAC maintenance
- Culinary
Timeline
HVAC Worker
Cold Summers Heating and Cooling
08.2026 - Current
Powder Coat Painter
AF Kustoms
12.2024 - 06.2026
Unindentured Electrical Apprentice
IBEW Local 428
05.2024 - 08.2024
Laborer Hand/Parts Runner
Ally Enterprises
12.2023 - 05.2024
Powder Coat Painter
Renewed Coatings
01.2023 - 06.2026
HVAC Service Technician
Monarch Home Services
04.2022 - 08.2022
Shop worker and permit helper
Monarch Homes Services
11.2021 - 04.2022
Cook/Cashier/server
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
08.2019 - 11.2021
Unindentured Electrical Apprentice
IBEW LOCAL 428
12.2018 - 05.2019
Park Laborer
City of Bakersfield
12.2016 - 05.2017
Associates of Science - Plant Science
Bakersfield College
Associates of Science - HVAC Technology
Bakersfield College
High School Diploma -
Frontier High School
HVAC Technology Certification - HVAC Technology
Bakersfield College