Paul Arvia
Owens Cross Roads,AL
Summary
Proficient Service Technician bringing 20+ years of experience and expertise in troubleshooting issues and diagnosing problems. Performs work specified on repair order in accordance with company standards. Dependable professional with strong background installing, maintaining and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Technician
Vulcan Heating and Cooling
Madison, AL
02.2024 - Current
- Troubleshot electrical circuits using schematics and diagrams.
- Assisted with installation projects at both residential and commercial sites.
- Maintained accurate records of service calls, repairs, and parts used.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts with OEM replacements as necessary.
- Inspected equipment for proper operation and safety hazards prior to use.
- Diagnosed problems and determined solutions for various customer issues.
- Repaired faulty components such as motors, pumps, valves, switches.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
- Performed onsite repair of equipment at customer locations.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on a variety of machines and systems.
- Identified potential problems during routine inspections in order to prevent future breakdowns.
- Adhered to quality assurance procedures during every stage of the service process.
- Communicated with vendors regarding supply orders and delivery timelines.
- Followed all safety protocols while performing work in potentially hazardous environments.
- Communicated with clients for outstanding customer service and to increase repeat business.
Service Technician
Aire Serv of Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Communicated with clients for outstanding customer service and to increase repeat business.
- Conducted service appointments to diagnose and fix problems.
- Reconditioned and repaired machine systems and components to return to operation.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
President
Calumet Heating and Cooling
Midlothian, IL
07.2017 - 02.2022
- Retained careful and thorough maintenance and repair records in case customers required future service.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC equipment, providing recommendations for remediation.
- Installed heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment and tested for proper operation.
- Overhauled and repaired reciprocating and centrifugal compressors.
- Disassembled units, repaired broken components and restored to operating condition.
- Maintained and serviced HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.
- Adept at reading blue prints of electrical equipment.
- Completed preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems to extend life of such equipment.
Service Technician
A Denovi
Tinley Park, IL
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Conducted brazing, threading pipe and [Type] tasks to complete service calls.
- Presented job proposals for service repair or new units for new and existing customers.
- Wired both line and low voltage to heating and cooling equipment.
- Installed refrigeration, heating and air conditioning systems, positioning compressors, motors and other components in accordance with design specifications.
- Repaired, adjusted or replaced defective HVAC elements to bring systems back to full functionality.
- Inspected completed work for conformance with requirements of local building and safety codes.
- Performed all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Refrigeration Technician
Artisan
Frankfort, IL
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Maintained and repaired electrical and pneumatic controls, HVAC equipment and systems and auxiliary equipment.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions.
- Uncovered and corrected leaks with individual units and full refrigeration systems.
- Completed repairs, scheduled and predictive maintenance on different equipment and systems.
- Read and understood schematics in order to work on specific models.
- Performed troubleshooting and specific diagnostic tests to diagnose malfunctions.
- Cut and drilled holes in floors, walls and roofs to install equipment using power saws and drills.
- Read technical manuals and schematics to understanding specific configurations.
- Completed basic repairs such as changing belts, servicing fans and motors and cleaning coils, strainers and filters to optimize equipment performance.
- Worked on roof top equipment to bring back to full operating standards.
- Worked on cased coolers walk ins and door coolers.
Refrigeration Technician
SECO
Chicago, IL
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions.
- Uncovered and corrected leaks with individual units and full refrigeration systems.
- Completed repairs, scheduled and predictive maintenance on different equipment and systems.
- Read and understood schematics in order to work on specific models.
- Read technical manuals and schematics to understanding specific configurations.
- Tested pipe, tubing joints and connections for leaks.
- Put in new gas lines, wiring and other support components for HVAC systems.
- Installed furnaces, boilers and A/C units in new and existing buildings and assessed functionality of existing units.
- Completed basic repairs such as changing belts, servicing fans and motors and cleaning coils, strainers and filters to optimize equipment performance.
- Repaired parts by using technical knowledge, special tools and soldering skills.
- Repaired and modified heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Led teams to complete large installation projects on time and within specific parameters outlined in customer documentation.
- Ran new refrigeration lines to new equipment for walk in coolers and freezers.
- Repair and maintain walk in coolers and freezers.
- Inspected systems for proper operation and maintenance on undercounter, air curtain and stand alone coolers and freezers.
HVAC Technician
Calumet Heating and Air Conditioning
Midlothian, IL
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC equipment, providing recommendations for remediation.
- Scan-tested HEPA filters at specified flow rates.
- Installed heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment and tested for proper operation.
- Overhauled and repaired reciprocating and centrifugal compressors.
- Disassembled units, repaired broken components and restored to operating condition.
- Maintained and serviced HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.
- Adept at reading blue prints of electrical equipment.
- Completed preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems to extend life of such equipment.
- Assessed efficiency of HVAC and refrigeration systems to provide feedback to customers.
- Promptly responded to complaints about temperature problems during massive heatwave and conducted assessments to determine causes and target solutions.
- Installed boilers.
- Repair and or replace rooftop equipment.
- Sales of new equipment.
Apprentice
lu 597
Chicago, IL
06.2006 - 01.2009
- Maintained and repaired electrical and pneumatic controls, HVAC equipment and systems and auxiliary equipment.
- Performed troubleshooting and specific diagnostic tests to diagnose malfunctions.
- Read and understood schematics in order to work on specific models.
- Completed repairs, scheduled and predictive maintenance on different equipment and systems.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions.
- Uncovered and corrected leaks with individual units and full refrigeration systems.
- Put in new gas lines, wiring and other support components for HVAC systems.
- Installed furnaces, boilers and A/C units in new and existing buildings and assessed functionality of existing units.
- Completed basic repairs such as changing belts, servicing fans and motors and cleaning coils, strainers and filters to optimize equipment performance.
- Tested equipment following each install to determine efficiency and proper functionality.
- Tested pipe, tubing joints and connections for leaks.
- Repaired and modified heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency.
- Mounted compressors, condensers and other components in specified locations using hand tools and various welding equipment.
- Cut and drilled holes in floors, walls and roofs to install equipment using power saws and drills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bremen High School
Midlothian, IL05.1997
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, ILSkills
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
- Attention to Detail
- Installation and Repair
- [Type] Component Troubleshooting
- Equipment Inspection
- Punctual and Reliable
- Troubleshooting and Analysis
- Expertise in Installations
- Mechanical Abilities
- Professional and Courteous
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Valid Driver's License
- Work with Minimal Supervision
- Preventive maintenance
- HVAC installation
- Electrical wiring
- Project management
- Safety compliance
- Record keeping
- Problem solving
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Service Technician
Vulcan Heating and Cooling
02.2024 - Current
Service Technician
Aire Serv of Huntsville
03.2022 - 02.2024
President
Calumet Heating and Cooling
07.2017 - 02.2022
Service Technician
A Denovi
01.2017 - 07.2017
Refrigeration Technician
Artisan
01.2016 - 01.2017
Refrigeration Technician
SECO
01.2015 - 01.2016
HVAC Technician
Calumet Heating and Air Conditioning
01.2009 - 01.2015
Apprentice
lu 597
06.2006 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
Bremen High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Moraine Valley Community College