Lester Pasag
San Diego, CA 92129
E-MAIL: *********@*****.***
OBJECTIVES
To secure a career position for an opportunity to work as an effective team member, as well as an effective independent member, to positively contribute to a company’s continued strength and development. I am also seeking a job where I can apply my skills and knowledge acquired from the military and various trade experiences.
EDUCATION
Miramar Community College
Liberal Studies (Associates degree completed, transcripts available upon request)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Refrigeration technician/ Lead March 2025 – April 2026
San Diego Refrigeration
San Diego, CA
Responsibilities include the following:
Install/build commercial walk-in coolers, install condensers and evaporators
Install/replace ice machines, and wine room units
Measure, cut, and install copper line-sets, soldering, and brazing
Use PPE – glasses, boots, gloves, vests, hard hats, ear protection, knee pads
Use of vacuum pump, and charging refrigerant
Physical efforts – climbing, reaching, stooping, carrying heavy materials, work in confined areas, exposure to heat, dust, fumes, noise and other elements
When applicable - masonry, carpentry, electrical, and sheet metal
Refrigeration technician/ Lead June 2014 – March 2025
Ace Coolers
San Diego, CA
Responsibilities include the following:
Install/build commercial walk-in coolers, install condensers and evaporators
Measure, cut, and install copper line-sets, soldering, and brazing
Use PPE – glasses, boots, gloves, vests, hard hats, ear protection, knee pads
Use of vacuum pump, and charging refrigerant
Physical efforts – climbing, reaching, stooping, carrying heavy materials, work in confined areas, exposure to heat, dust, fumes, noise and other elements
When applicable - masonry, carpentry, electrical, and sheet metal
R&D/Applicator November 2012 – February 2014
LuminOre Inc.
Calrsbad, CA
Responsibilities include the following:
Shipping and receiving, fabricate/constructs crates
Prepare substrates
Mix proper ratios of resin, powder metal, and catalyst, spray liquid metal
Sand and polish metals using various buffers
Knowledge in the use grinders, cabinet sand blasters, and mobile sand blasters
Use of 320 grit, 220 grit, 80 grit, and 46 grit with sand blasters accordingly on wood, plastics, and metals
Lighting Technician November 2000 – March 2022
N.N. Jaeschke, Inc
San Diego, CA
Responsibilities include the following:
Perform various types of work orders needed for different areas that are assigned daily.
Change burnt out light bulbs accordingly. Adjust light timers for HomeOwners Association.
Coordinate with Supervisor/Project Assistant to review activity projects.
Perform necessary repairs/work requested in an efficient, complete, and timely manner.
Structural maintenance duties on HOA properties
Repairs with use of carpentry, painting, plumbing, roofing, masonry, and electrical work.
Filing invoices and work orders, verifying accuracy of paper work.
Assist in all aspects of janitorial and landscaping duties.
Maintenance Worker September 2007 – February 2008
MCCS Miramar
San Diego, CA
Responsibilities include the following:
Work and assist with a variety of maintenance work. Plan work load and complete work assignments. Reads, interprets and applies building plans, specifications, sketches, and building codes. Operate tools and equipment relevant to complete the work.
Use of tools, techniques, and methods for necessary repairs. Maintains records of supplies, equipment, tools, and materials essential to the work being performed
Proper use of personal protective equipment and knowledge of common safety practices.
Assist in performance of the following trade practices: Carpentry, plumbing, roofing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, janitorial, landscaping, and masonry.
Maintenance in: General maintenance, repair and/or alterations to structural items, doors, floors, floor covering, walls, paneling, ceiling, equipment, windows, electrical switches, receptacles and light fixtures, commodes, wash fixtures and utilities, basins and showers, and simple plumbing repairs.
Basic electrical repairs/change out ballasts, lamps, switches, outlets
Foreman October 2002 – September 2007
TF Larkin
San Diego, CA
Responsibilities include the following:
Supervise/manage team
Measure, cut, install crown, base boards, trim work, and various moldings
Train and Assist coworkers as needed to meet department objectives.
Make recommendations to management to improve product quality or production
efficiency.
Structural Specialist (Journeyman) April 1994-Jan 1998
US Air Force
Edwards Air Force Base (AFB), CA
Knowledge of basic hand tools, technique, methods, pneumatic tools, and equipment such as man lifts, forklifts lifts, and backhoe to complete work load.
Perform Commanders Quarters (CQ) duties, which include the general up keeping and cleaning of the barracks – janitorial and landscaping.
Use of tools, techniques, and methods for necessary repairs. Maintains records of supplies, equipment, tools, and materials essential to the work being performed
Proper use of personal protective equipment and knowledge of common safety practices.
Assist in performance of the following trade practices: Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, and other related trades
Maintenance in: General maintenance, repair and/or alterations to structural items, doors, floors, floor covering, walls ceiling, equipment, windows, electrical switches, receptacles and light fixtures, commodes, wash, fixtures and utilities, basins and showers, simple plumbing repairs
Provide customer service with proper maintenance and repair with all aspects of carpentry, masonry, sheet metal work, and welding.
Assist with minor electrical repairs and maintenance
Assist with plumbing repairs and maintenance, and cut and fit together PVC
Sheet Metal experience
Fabricate and install duct work sections and transition pieces
Carpentry
Worked and repaired structural integrity of buildings-i.e. Doors and hardware, windows, floors, ceilings, roofs, and walls.
Cabinetry work, replacing of doors and windows, plumbing and electrical
Masonry
Layout forms and pour slabs
Construct block retainer walls
Welding
Knowledge of use of spot welder
Knowledge of brazing and soldering
Sand Blasting
Knowledge in the use of grinders, cabinet sand blasters, and mobile sand blasters
Use of 320 grit, 220 grit, 80 grit, and 46 grit with sand blasters accordingly on plastics, and metals
References Available upon Request