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HVAC Technician Resume Example

An HVAC technician resume must surface EPA certification, refrigerant experience, and diagnostic speed so both ATS filters and service dispatchers can confirm you're job-ready.

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HVAC Technician Resume Sample

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TREVOR MALONE

Senior HVAC Technician

Charlotte, NC · t.malone@email.com · (555) 462-9915

Summary

EPA 608 Universal-certified HVAC Technician with 11 years diagnosing and repairing residential and light-commercial systems. Maintains a 4.9-star customer rating across 1,200+ service calls and a callback rate under 2%.

Experience

Senior HVAC Technician · Comfort Systems USA

2018 - Present

  • Diagnosed and repaired 300+ systems annually with a callback rate under 2%
  • Installed 80+ high-efficiency heat pump systems, improving customer energy bills by an average 22%
  • Trained 6 junior technicians on refrigerant handling and EPA compliance procedures
  • Leads preventive maintenance contracts on 45 commercial rooftop units across 12 retail sites

HVAC Technician · One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating

2014 - 2018

  • Serviced residential furnaces, AC units, and ductless mini-splits across 5-8 daily calls
  • Achieved a 4.9-star average customer rating over 1,200+ completed jobs
  • Recovered and reclaimed R-22 and R-410A refrigerant on 200+ jobs under EPA 608 rules

HVAC Installation Helper · Blue Ridge Mechanical Services

2012 - 2014

  • Assisted lead installers on 120+ residential split-system and furnace changeouts
  • Fabricated and hung sheet metal ductwork and flex runs on 3-4 job sites per week
  • Pressure-tested line sets with nitrogen and logged evacuation readings for every install

Education

HVAC/R Certificate — Central Piedmont Community College · 2014

Skills

EPA 608 Universal Certification, NATE Certified, Refrigerant Recovery, Ductwork Installation, Heat Pumps, Furnace Repair, Compressor Replacement, Brazing, Load Calculation, ServiceTitan, Diagnostics, Preventive Maintenance

Certifications

EPA Section 608 Universal Certification, ESCO Institute

NATE Certified - Heat Pumps (Service), North American Technician Excellence

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Must-Have Keywords for HVAC Technician Resumes

These are the keywords ATS systems and recruiters search for. Include them naturally in your Skills, Summary, and Experience sections.

EPA 608 CertificationRefrigerant RecoveryDuctwork InstallationDiagnosticsPreventive MaintenanceHeat PumpsFurnace RepairThermostat ProgrammingNATE CertificationCompressor ReplacementBrazingLoad CalculationCommercial Rooftop Units

The Right Resume Structure for HVAC Technician Roles

ATS systems parse your resume top to bottom. The order of your sections matters — here is the order that works best for HVAC Technician applications:

  1. 1Contact Information
  2. 2Professional Summary
  3. 3Certifications
  4. 4Core Skills
  5. 5Work Experience
  6. 6Education & Training
  7. 7Tools & Equipment

ATS Optimization Tips for HVAC Technician Resumes

  • Put your EPA 608 certification type (Universal/Type II) front and center - it's a hard filter for most jobs.
  • Quantify service volume (calls/day, units serviced/year) and callback rate to show reliability.
  • Separate residential vs. commercial/rooftop experience if you have both - employers search these differently.
  • Name the specific equipment brands you're trained on (Carrier, Trane, Lennox) when the job posting mentions them.
  • Highlight any NATE certification or manufacturer training explicitly.
  • Use numbers for energy savings or efficiency gains delivered to customers.
  • Note dispatch software experience (ServiceTitan, FieldEdge) - many companies filter for this by name.

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