Richard Driesen
Washington Park
Summary
Results-driven HVAC Technician with over 9 years of experience in system installation and maintenance. Specializes in diagnosing and repairing complex HVAC systems, ensuring energy efficiency and peak performance while maintaining strong communication with clients and colleagues.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
HVAC Technician
Sunnyside School District
Sunnyside
07.2016 - Current
- Installed and maintained HVAC systems across district facilities.
- Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
- Repaired heating and cooling units to ensure optimal performance.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify system malfunctions.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed HVAC equipment issues, recommending effective remediation solutions for optimal performance.
- Troubleshot complex control circuits involving relays, transformers and switches.
- Inspected electrical wiring of existing HVAC systems to identify potential problems and safety hazards.
- Collaborated with school staff to resolve HVAC-related concerns, ensuring comfort and safety in facilities.
- Responded promptly to emergency service calls, minimizing downtime and restoring HVAC functionality.
- Promptly responded to complaints about temperature problems during massive heatwave and conducted assessments to determine causes and target solutions.
Service Technician
Excel Dairy Service
Sunnyside
11.2014 - 07.2016
- Diagnosed and repaired dairy equipment for optimal performance.
- Performed onsite repair of equipment at customer locations.
- Responded promptly to service calls for urgent repairs.
- Conducted routine maintenance on milking systems and tanks.
- Assisted in troubleshooting refrigeration unit issues to minimize downtime.
- Repaired faulty components such as motors, pumps, valves, switches.
- Troubleshot electrical circuits using schematics and diagrams.
Education
HVAC/R Certification - HVAC And Refrigeration
Perry Technical Institute
Yakima, WA11-2014
Skills
- HVAC repairs
- A/C troubleshooting
- System installation
- Control diagnosis
- Control circuit analysis
- Diagnostic assessment
- Variable frequency drives
- Chillers
- Indoor air quality
- EPA requirements
- Maintenance scheduling
- Parts ordering
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Certification
OSHA 10
Timeline
HVAC Technician
Sunnyside School District
07.2016 - Current
Service Technician
Excel Dairy Service
11.2014 - 07.2016
HVAC/R Certification - HVAC And Refrigeration
Perry Technical Institute