Preventative Maintenance R Technician

Mike Rhoades – HVAC/R Technician, Electrician and Facilities Specialist

Contact Information

Mike Rhoades

***********@*****.*** • 970-***-****

Professional Summary

With 28 years of experience, Mike Rhoades is an accomplished HVAC/R Technician specializing in the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC systems. He has a strong background in preventative maintenance, team leadership, and training. Mike is a licensed Journeyman Electrician and Stationary Engineer, recognized for his analytical and problem-solving skills. He is also proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Professional Experience

Charles Rhoades HVAC/R, Owner

January 2022 – Present

Oversees all aspects of HVAC/R equipment, including design, installation, and sales.

Performs preventative maintenance on HVAC/R and electrical systems, including controls.

Manages a wide variety of plumbing repairs.

J M Smucker Co., Facilities Technician

December 2019 – March 2022

Reduced system runtime with proactive maintenance and repairs of ammonia refrigeration systems, cooling towers, and steam boilers.

Managed plant potable water and sewer systems.

Oversaw wastewater treatment plant operations and Trane building automation, ensuring regulatory compliance and decreasing regulatory issues.

Improved equipment efficiency through preventative maintenance schedules, resulting in increased uptime and energy savings.

Aurora Organic Dairy, HVAC/R, Ammonia Refrigeration and Packaging Technician

October 2017 – November 2019

Colorado State University, Lead HVAC/R Technician

January 2009 – June 2017

Conducted preventative maintenance and repairs on RTUs, chillers, boilers, water towers, pumps, and Johnson Metasys BAS.

Maintained fire alarm systems.

Provided orientation and training to new employees.

Stationary Engineer / Lead Chiller Technician

January 1997 – January 2009

Managed steam plant operations, including water treatment, deaerator, and equipment for feed water and condensate systems.

Oversaw pumps, motors, and frequency drives.

Performed welding and fabrication for piping and hangers.

Served as centrifugal chiller technician for 8,000 tons of cooling, maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling compressors.

Trained coworkers in operation and maintenance.

Maintained cooling towers, including gearbox rebuilding, bearing replacement, fans, belts, piping, and water treatment.

Licenses & Certifications

ICC Mechanical Inspector (International Code Council) – 8195735, Issued Jul 2013

Universal EPA Certification (ESCO Institute-HVAC Excellence) – 510**********, Issued Jan 2001

Licensed Journeyman Electrician (State of Colorado) – JW 3006032, Issued Jan 2025, Expires Sep 2026

Skills

Team Leadership

Licensed Journeyman Electrician

Project Management

Licensed Stationary Engineer

Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities

Training and Orientation of Coworkers

ICC Mechanical Inspector

International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration / Design, Installation, and Operation of Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

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