Micheal Thompson Sr.
Caldwell,ID
Summary
Journeyman HVAC Service Technician with 26 years of experience in diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, and system installation. Strong background in commercial and residential repairs, preventive maintenance, sales, and customer communication.
Overview
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Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
- Journeyman HVAC Service Tech
Easy Heating and Plumbing
Meridian, ID
03.2019 - Current
- Serviced residential heating, ventilation, and plumbing systems for Easy Heating and Plumbing clients.
- Diagnosed furnace, boiler, and air conditioning faults using gauges and multimeters.
- Repaired and modified heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency.
- Inspected HVAC systems in commercial and residential settings to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Diagnosed electrical, refrigeration, and airflow issues in heating and cooling equipment, facilitating effective repairs.
- Repaired compressors, motors, thermostats, and ductwork components to restore system functionality and efficiency.
- Installed furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, and ventilation units.
- Installed furnaces, boilers and A/C units in new and existing buildings and assessed functionality of existing units.
- Installed replacement parts, thermostats, and controls on heating and cooling equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC units, and vents.
- Inspected refrigerant lines, gas fittings, and electrical wiring for safety issues.
- Tested pipe, tubing joints, and connections for leaks.
- Completed basic repairs such as changing belts, servicing fans and motors and cleaning coils, strainers and filters to optimize equipment performance.
- Put in new gas lines, wiring and other support components for HVAC systems.
- Tested equipment following each install to determine efficiency and proper functionality.
- Cut and drilled holes in floors, walls and roofs to install equipment using power saws and drills.
- Mounted compressors, condensers and other components in specified locations using hand tools and various welding equipment.
- Repaired parts by using technical knowledge, special tools and soldering skills.
- Read technical manuals and schematics to understand specific configurations.
- Communicated with clients during service calls for top-quality customer service.
- Communicated repair needs and options clearly with homeowners and service dispatch.
- Inspected job site before project start to identify obstacles and resolve issues.
- Mentored junior technicians on service procedures, tools, and jobsite safety.
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Assessed system operations to identify potential areas requiring maintenance services.
- Planned work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience.
- Journeyman HVAC Service Tech
Perfect Air
Garden City, Idaho
09.2011 - 02.2019
- Journeyman HVAC Service Tech/Installer
Various (4) companies thru out Treasure Valley
, ID
01.2000 - 09.2011
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Refrigeration, Sheet metal
BSU
Boise, IDSkills
- HVAC diagnostics
- Refrigerant charging
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Airflow balancing
- System installation
- Preventive maintenance
- Refrigeration diagnostics
- Thermostat calibration
- Furnace installation
- Equipment repair
- Parts ordering
- Service documentation
- System inspection
- Customer communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Commercial installation
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
- Heating systems
- Dedicated team player
- Maintenance expertise
- Safety training
- Plumbing repairs
- Equipment maintenance
- Indoor air management
- Fault tracing
- Green technology
- Soldering
- Piping systems
- PCS expert
- Safety compliance
- Airflow testing
- Sheet metal work
- Leak checks
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Indoor air quality
- Recovering and recycling
- Residential customer support
- HVAC controls
- Issue troubleshooting
- Duct sizing and design
- Adaptable
- Technical troubleshooting
- Control systems
- Customer education
- System troubleshooting
- Pneumatic controls
- Controls calibration
- Analytical thinker
- Ventilation and air conditioning
- EPA requirements
- Single compressor systems
- Gas furnaces
- Hazardous materials training
- Small business HVAC repair
- Warranty service
- Gas piping knowledge
- Code compliance
- Change-out procedures
- Quality assurance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Electrical wiring
- Refrigerant charging
- Package and split systems
- Refrigeration system evacuation
- Certified HVAC technician
- Licensed refrigeration technician
- Preventative maintenance
Certification
- Idaho HVAC Contractor License
- Idaho HVAC Journeyman License
- EPA Universal Refrigeration License
Timeline
- Journeyman HVAC Service Tech
Easy Heating and Plumbing
03.2019 - Current
- Journeyman HVAC Service Tech
Perfect Air
09.2011 - 02.2019
- Journeyman HVAC Service Tech/Installer
Various (4) companies thru out Treasure Valley
01.2000 - 09.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Refrigeration, Sheet metal
BSU