Thomas Schneider
Loveland,CO
Summary
I am a professional technician with extensive experience in service management and technical support. Known for delivering high-quality solutions and maintaining operational efficiency, I have a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Also, I bring an expertise in troubleshooting and customer service, while also being valued for reliability and technical expertise. With 34 years in the commercial/industrial HVAC trades, and a Masters refrigeration license, and CFC universal certificate, I am looking forward to being part of a great team.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Lead Service Technician
Lakeside Mechanical
11.2017 - Current
- Facilitated technical problem resolution for complex mechanical issues, increasing first-time fix rates.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring timely servicing and reducing operational disruptions.
- Enhanced team productivity, conducting thorough training sessions for new technicians.
- Maintained detailed records of all service activities, facilitating easy tracking of work history and warranty information for clients.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing service requests and providing knowledgeable support.
Lead HVAC Technician
Kuck Mechanical
04.2014 - 11.2017
- Managed equipment installation projects from start to finish, delivering high-quality results on time.
- Supervised maintenance schedules for clients, ensuring timely service and minimal downtime.
- Worked overtime, holidays and weekends
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
- Maintained boilers, hot water systems, gas heating equipment and food service equipment.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving issues swiftly to maintain high satisfaction levels.
Lead HVAC Technician
High Plains Mechanical
04.2007 - 04.2014
- Implemented energy-efficient solutions for HVAC systems, reducing costs and enhancing environmental sustainability.
- Troubleshot complex HVAC problems, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
- Performed comprehensive preventative maintenance on various types of HVAC equipment, prolonging their lifespan.
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
- Kept up-to-date with the latest advancements in the HVAC field through continuing education courses and workshops, ensuring top-quality services for customers.
- Provided emergency response services for critical system failures, minimizing downtime impacts on businesses or homeowners.
- Repaired and replaced heating and air conditioning systems for commercial customers in the industrial industry.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Local Union 208
Denver, CO05.1999
Skills
- Pneumatic controls
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Refrigeration systems
- Electrical systems
- Motor controls
- Variable frequency drives
- Schematic interpretation
- Boiler maintenance
- Chiller maintenance
- Building automation
- Customer service
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project management
Accomplishments
Over my Years of serving the commercial needs of Ft. Collins, I have had the privilege of working on and servicing several of CSU's many buildings. I have repaired the cold rooms at the seed lab, helped rebuild buildings damaged by the Spring creek flood. I was a part of some installation and commisioning of newly constructed dorms on the south west end of campus a few years ago, I of most recent have worked with Tim out at the canvas stadium helping with the equipment on site and I have been working with Mark on repairs to the LG VRF systems at the ERL lab and crab tree buildings.
Certification
Level 3 journeyman Local union 208
Master's refrigeration License - current
CFC universal certificate-current
Toshiba vfd certificate
Mitsubishi city multi certificate
STAR certification-Local union 208
Timeline
Senior Lead Service Technician
Lakeside Mechanical
11.2017 - Current
Lead HVAC Technician
Kuck Mechanical
04.2014 - 11.2017
Lead HVAC Technician
High Plains Mechanical
04.2007 - 04.2014
Associate of Arts -
Local Union 208