Matthew Paradise
College Place,WA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate worker with excellent time management and organizational skills. Known for adaptability with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC Service Technician
Grassi Refrigeration
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted preventative maintenance service on residential and commercial HVAC systems to increase life expectancy, and performed troubleshooting to determine root cause of issues.
- Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
- Inspected and tested refrigeration systems, safety devices and controls to determine proper functionality.
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
- Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions.
- Kept accurate records of time and materials used for each job to compile into service reports.
- Completed an average of 8-10 scheduled maintenance or service calls per day.
Lead Kitchen Cook
Roger's Bakery and Cafe
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals with 20-30 customer order lineups during daily rush times.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
- Promoted excellence in food quality and presentation for kitchen staff.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
Custodian
Washington State University
06.2001 - 11.2005
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Maintained clean, sanitary, and comfortable environments in campus dormitories with 200 students, the main campus library with up to 500 students passing through every hour, and a four story office building.
- Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
- Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
Education
Associate of Arts - Energy Systems Technology: Facilities Energy Management
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA03.2025
Skills
- Customer Service
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Time Management
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Adaptability
- Quick Learning
- Schematic reading
- Team Building
Certification
- EPA Section 608 UNIVERSAL Certification.
- Active Electrical Trainee Certification.
- 10-Hour OSHA General Industry Card
- HAZMAT First Responder Awareness (FRA) Certification
Timeline
HVAC Service Technician
Grassi Refrigeration
06.2024 - 12.2024
Lead Kitchen Cook
Roger's Bakery and Cafe
11.2021 - 12.2023
Custodian
Washington State University
06.2001 - 11.2005
Associate of Arts - Energy Systems Technology: Facilities Energy Management
Walla Walla Community College
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