1. Rex Arthur
4409 Spencer Street, # 209; Las Vegas, NV 89119
nlvrex@yahoo.com / (702) 589-6780
01/26/16
HVAC/R
Certified Universal Technician (EPA 608) 04/12
Certified OSHA 30 Construction 11/22/12
Clean driving record for past decade 01/26/06 – 01/26/16
10+ years of experience as Residential Journeyman Electrician 04/82 – 06/95
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Refrigerant Technician Certification Program Certified (High Honors) – 05/14
College of Southern Nevada, Henderson, NV *3.84 GPA
Associate of Applied Science in Air Conditioning Technology* Expected – 11/16
AC 100 – Technician Certification Review
AC 102 – Intro to HVAC Electrical Theory
AC 103 – Intro to HVAC Mechanical Theory
AC 106 – Residential Gas Heating
AC 110 – Intermediate HVAC Elec. Theory
AC 111 – Heat Pumps
AC 115 - Troubleshooting
AC 116 – Certification: Copper, Brazing and
Piping Fundamentals
AC 198 – HVAC Customer Service
AC 200 – Commercial Refrigeration I
AC 202 – Commercial Refrigeration II
AC 295 – Work Experience I
COM 115 – Applied Communications
RAC 103 – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
RAC 104 – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Term Honors: President’s List Spring 2012; Fall 2012; Fall 2013; Spring 2014
Term Honors: Honors Spring 2013
Outstanding Student of the Year/Applied Technologies CSN 2013-2014 School Year
WORK EXPERIENCE
HVAC/R
Performed various electrical testing and diagnosis using voltmeters, amp probes, and schematics (at
times there are no schematics to work from) on controls, circuit boards, compressors, motors,
capacitors, contactors, relays, sequencers, time clocks, refrigeration thermostats, Aquatherm systems,
low and high voltage wiring, sequence of operation or lack thereof, safety devices (both heating and
cooling), heat-strips, etc.; Installed line-sets, brazed copper to copper, as well as dissimilar metals
(copper to steel) with some brazing being in very tight quarters; Evacuated, vacuumed, and recharged R-
22, NU-22, R-134a, R-404, and R-410a systems ; Have performed diagnostics and repairs on AC/Heating
units from 2 ton up to 25 ton 2-Stage systems; Have performed diagnostics and repair of Displays,
Reach-In and Walk-In coolers and freezers, and kitchen equipment; Some ice machine experience but
mainly cleaning and adjusting bridge; Utilized Pressure & Temperature Charts to check superheat and
sub-cooling to determine performance; Employed Manifold Gauge Sets to check pressures for diagnostic
and performance purposes on both AC units and refrigeration; Installed package units, split system
components, furnaces, compressors, blower motors, blower wheels and bearings, condenser fan motors
and blades, evaporator coils, condenser coils; Proficient (determined) in finding system refrigerant
leakage with detector and bubbles then repairing; Own, and am proficient with, all hand and power
tools, manifold gauges, meters, scales, micron gauges, infrared thermometer, oxyacetylene torches, etc.,
needed for the job; Evaporative Cooler experience. I have worked with Property Management, tenants,
residential owners, and owners and/or managers of Commercial Properties. Strong analytical and
problem solving skills. Strong customer service skills.
2. Electrical
Met with buyers to review progress and answer any questions they had regarding their homes; Met with
Electrical Inspectors for signoffs on site; Oversaw all aspects of electrical work on job sites from
beginning to completion; supervised five- to ten-person crews at job sites; Took inventory of and
ordered raw materials as necessary; Performed hot checks and made repairs where needed; Met with
other trade Foremen and planned weekly work to maximize efficiency and ensure projects remained on
schedule; Wired housing tracts, apartments and condominium complexes; Walked units before and after
the day’s work to ensure work and supplies remained intact; Filled out weekly progress reports for
contractors.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Grand Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 02/2014 – Present
HVAC/R Technician
Jenson Total Services, North Las Vegas, NV 05/2013 – 02/2014
HVAC/R Technician
CSN – Disability Resource Center, Henderson, NV 01/2012 – 03/2012
Administrative Clerk (Temp)
NNCC, Carson City, NV 06/1995 – 10/2011
Facilities Management
IBEW # 357, Las Vegas, NV 02/1990 – 10/1993
Journeyman Residential Electrician