MICHAEL SALGADO
HVAC Apprentice
Victorville,CA
Summary
Hardworking HVAC apprentice with hands-on experience in residential installations, maintenance, and repairs. I take pride in my work, enjoy learning new skills, and am always open to advice from experienced technicians. I am looking for an opportunity to continue learning, gain more experience, and grow in the HVAC trade.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Level 5 Associate / Store Trainer
In-N-Out Burger
11.2021 - Current
- Worked in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and customer service.
- Trained new associates on service standards, food safety, and store procedures.
HVAC Apprentice
MGM Energy
04.2026 - 09.2026
- Performed preventive maintenance, including filter changes, coil cleaning, drain flushing, and checking refrigerant pressures, superheat, subcooling, and temperature splits.
- Checked voltage, capacitor MFD readings, fuses, and disconnects to ensure electrical components were working properly.
- Troubleshot and replaced faulty electrical components.
- Completed corrections on HVAC installations that failed inspection.
- Took HERS-related readings to help systems pass energy-efficiency inspections.
- Worked on residential HVAC systems through Southern California Edison and SoCalGas programs.
Residential HVAC Installer
QCS
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted with residential HVAC changeout, including split systems, package units, furnaces, and heat pumps.
- Installed ductwork, fabricated sheet metal plenums and offsets, and ran new drain lines.
- Ran electrical conduit, thermostat wiring, and refrigerant line sets.
- Performed pump-downs, brazing, pressure testing, and system evacuations.
- Worked alongside lead installers to complete jobs and prepare systems for inspection.
Education
N/A - HVAC/R
San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC)
Hesperia, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Effective team collaboration
Problem-solving
Openness to continuous learning
Reliability
Certification
HVAC Certificate | EPA Section 608 | OSHA 10
Timeline
HVAC Apprentice
MGM Energy
04.2026 - 09.2026
Residential HVAC Installer
QCS
01.2025 - 01.2026
Level 5 Associate / Store Trainer
In-N-Out Burger
11.2021 - Current
N/A - HVAC/R
San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC)
05.2001 -