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Philip Cosenza

Grass Valley,CA

Summary

Adept HVAC Installer with a proven track record from Grass Valley Air Conditioning Inc., excelling in unit installation and customer satisfaction. Leveraged skills in blueprint interpretation and electrical safety to enhance system efficiency and client trust. Demonstrated expertise in sheet metal fabrication and a commitment to excellence, achieving significant improvements in ventilation system performance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

HVAC Installer

Grass Valley Air Conditioning Inc.
Grass Valley, CA
02.2021 - 02.2025

Performed a wide range of residential and commercial installations from start to finish.

  • Communicated with clients during service calls for top-quality customer service.
  • Pulled electrical wiring for new installations or repairs to existing HVAC systems.
  • Installed condensate lines, gas piping, venting systems for water heating appliances, exhaust fans.
  • Performed installation of residential and commercial HVAC systems, including air conditioning units, furnaces, heat pumps, air handlers, and ductwork.
  • Assisted in the fabrication of sheet metal ducts for ventilation systems.
  • Repaired parts by using technical knowledge, special tools and soldering skills.
  • Reviewed worklists from supervisor to interpret project details and instructions.
  • Tested equipment following each install to determine efficiency and proper functionality.
  • Cleaned up job site upon completion of work to ensure a safe environment for customers.
  • Designed and implemented custom HVAC solutions to meet specific customer requirements and building specifications.
  • Put in new gas lines, wiring and other support components for HVAC systems.
  • Diagnosed and repaired faults in HVAC systems, including refrigerant leaks, electrical issues, and mechanical failures.
  • Maintained accurate records of all jobs completed with detailed notes about services rendered or materials used.
  • Answered service calls to address ventilation, air conditioning and heating system issues.
  • Carried out unit disassembly, component repairs, and achieved functional restorations.
  • Performed ductwork repairs and modifications to improve system airflow and indoor air quality.
  • Installed heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment and tested for proper operation.
  • Conducted brazing, threading pipe and tasks to complete service calls.

Operator/Construction Skilled Laborer

Marchant Excavating
Grass Valley, CA
02.2018 - 09.2020

Operation and maintenance of different types of light and heavy equipment. ex: skid steer, mini excavator, large excavator (Cat D320), and all sizes of front-end loaders.

Installed septic systems and leach fields, cut in driveways, approaches, and roads. Dug footings and trenches for all different types of piping. Experienced and proficient with compaction wheels, vibratory plates, and jumping jack compactors.

Comfortable pulling and hauling trailers of all sizes and models. Knowledgeable and experienced with customers involving design, job preparation, and customer satisfaction.

  • Performed regular inspections to ensure equipment was in good working order.
  • Cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted parts of machinery as required.

Laborer/Pipe Layer

C&D Contractors
Grass Valley, CA
01.2017 - 01.2018

Experience in all underground commercial and residential construction. Including trenching, trench prep, pipe fitting, laying, and installation. Knowledge of trench compaction and installation of risers at grade levels. Experienced in operating a backhoe, excavator, and loader. Preformed site dust control, and operation of the water truck and valve system.

Working knowledge of all power and hand tools. Experience with safety precautions and requirements while assisting with traffic control and temporary road closures.

Followed all instructions for tasks assigned and completed said tasks safely and efficiently.

Form Setter/Concrete Laborer

D.M.C.E. Concrete and Engineering Inc.
Grass Valley, CA
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
  • Reviewed blueprints and other drawings to identify correct grades.
  • Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
  • Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
  • Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
  • Set up scaffolding, braces, and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
  • Load raw materials into feed hoppers of forming machines.
  • Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
  • Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
  • Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
  • Set up and reinforced forms to accurately pour concrete for walkways and other structures.
  • Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.

Education

High School Diploma -

Nevada Union Highschool
Grass Valley, CA
06-2003

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies/ Photovoltaics

Sierra College, Nevada County Campus
Grass Valley

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

University Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Skills

  • Unit installation
  • Work scheduling
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Electrical safety
  • Load calculations
  • HVAC controls
  • Sheet metal fabrication
  • Ventilation systems
  • Airflow measurement
  • System maintenance
  • Heating systems
  • System installation
  • Air balancing
  • Forced-air furnaces
  • Equipment replacement
  • Ductwork installation
  • Electrical wiring

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

HVAC Installer

Grass Valley Air Conditioning Inc.
02.2021 - 02.2025

Operator/Construction Skilled Laborer

Marchant Excavating
02.2018 - 09.2020

Laborer/Pipe Layer

C&D Contractors
01.2017 - 01.2018

Form Setter/Concrete Laborer

D.M.C.E. Concrete and Engineering Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Nevada Union Highschool

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies/ Photovoltaics

Sierra College, Nevada County Campus

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

University Nevada Las Vegas
Philip Cosenza