Forklift Certified HVAC & Safety Technician (Bilingual)
Resume:
Elizabeth Lara
Corpus Christi, TX *****
*****.*****@*****.***
Professional Summary
• Hardworking HVAC technician with 1 year experience in Residential equipment. Also 9 months of hands- on training with Trade School.
• 1 year of experience in materials handling and forklift operation. Skilled in load and unload processes, ensuring safety and efficiency in various settings.
• Demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, enhancing communication in diverse environments.
• HVAC-R: Troubleshooting Accessories, System start-up and shutdowns, Brazing, Leak detection, Evacuation, Recovery, Charging, Troubleshooting cooling, heat pump, and gas heating.
•SAFETY: Chemical mixture and distribution, pesticide usage and control, Fire Hazard/Safety, fire drills, fire extinguishers maintenance/compliance, flammable storage and SCBAs, SDS data entry, handling of hazardous waste materials, mock spill drills, proper use of PPE, eyewash stations.
•Recycling: Recycle and handle of cardboard, plastic, metal, wood, electronics, and paper. Use Baler for cardboard and Small bales for plastic.
•Forklift: Forklift maintenance, PIT check-list, Fueling of LP gas, Load/Unload materials, Transport construction mateials / debris from location to location,use tie-downs for materials Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Safety orderly / Forklift Operator
FPC Bryan-Bryan, TX
September 2024 to August 2025
Moved metal cages on compound to and from Safety department to recycle cardboard, tin cans, and plastic; used large baler & small plastic baler. Also distributed chemicals according to manufactures instructions, did some fire extinguisher maintenance, mock spill drills, environmental waste. HVAC Technician
FPC Bryan-Bryan, TX
December 2023 to August 2024
Worked on Water chillers, and refrigeration systems; some ice machines. Replaced blower motors, Vacuumed, Charged by weight, changed belts, brazed, change out on defrost timers, preventive maintenance.
Scheduling Coordinator
UNICOR-Bryan, TX
February 2021 to December 2022
Worked at Unicor Ind. for the Call-Center dept. Cold called, gathered information for potential customers for phone and Wi-Fi sales. Set the appointment for Company Representative to go out to the location and try to close on a contract with customer. Also did Subscription renewals for Vocare Magazines. Updated information and or did new Subscription deals.
Shift Manager
McDonald's-Kenedy, TX
August 2018 to November 2019
Opening/ Closing Manager, Data entry for all Sales during shift, do monthly/ quarterly inventory, Make truck/inventory order, manage 15-20 crew per shift, maintain all Health practices, provide great crew and customer service.
Shift Manager
McDonald's-Kenedy, TX
March 2012 to August 2016
Opening/ Closing Manager, Data entry for all Sales during shift, do monthly/ quarterly inventory, Make truck/inventory order, manage 15-20 crew per shift, maintain all Health practices, provide great crew and customer service.
Education
HVAC Technician (Trade school)
January 2023 to August 2023
High school diploma or GED
January 2020 to March 2022
Skills
• Chiller
• Hand tools
• Phone etiquette
• Writing skills
• Visual inspection for quality control
• Customer service
• HVAC system repair
• Maintenance
• Blueprint reading
• Refrigeration
• Packaging
• Load & unload
• Team management
• Power tools
• Warehouse cleaning experience
• Front desk / Receptionist
• Achieving sales targets
• LOTO
• Emergency procedures
• Schematics
• Safe work practices
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
• Team motivation (leadership skill)
• Continuous improvement
• Attention to detail
• Decision making
• Quality standards in production
• Organizational skills
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Heavy equipment operation
• Safety regulations
• Materials handling - Materials handling experience (1-2 years)
• Preventive maintenance
• Brazing
• Driving
• Clean workspace maintenance
• High voltage
• Forklift safety protocols
• Customer inquiry handling
• Occupational safety regulation compliance
• Basic math
• Management
• Heavy lifting
• Outdoor work
• Manufacturing
• HVAC/R
• Forklift - Forklift operation experience (1-2 years)
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Mechanical systems repair
• Pallet jack
• Restaurant management
Languages
• Bilingual
• English/ Spanish - Fluent
• English
Certifications and Licenses
OSHA 10
July 2025 to Present
EPA 608 Universal
August 2023 to Present
NCCER Certification
August 2023 to Present
EPA Universal Certification
Forklift license training
Driver's License
HVAC Excellence Certification
HVAC Certification
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