Professional Resume Template for
Kitchen Ventilation Tech
Eugene V. Reynolds
Seattle, WA
(206) 555-0182
eugene.reynolds@email.com
linkedin.com/in/eugene-reynolds-hvac | eugenehvacvent.com
Professional Summary
Systematic Kitchen Ventilation Technician with 5 years in commercial HVAC and commercial kitchen hood exhaust maintenance. Expertise includes installing, testing, and balancing hood systems, performing airflow diagnostics, and repairing exhaust fans in accordance with NFPA 96 standards. Successfully completed 180+ comprehensive ventilation system overhauls, reducing energy consumption by 15% and lowering grease buildup safety risks by 35% across high-volume food service facilities. Skilled in using digital manometers, airflow hoods, and thermal imaging equipment. Proficient with work order systems like ServiceTitan.
Work Experience
Lead Kitchen Ventilation Technician — Northwest Ventilation Services
Seattle, WA | March 2024 – Present
- Managed a team of 4 technicians to execute over 120 commercial kitchen exhaust system inspections annually, maintaining a 100% on-time completion rate and ensuring strict compliance with local mechanical codes.
- Calibrated and balanced 85+ makeup air units and exhaust hoods, using digital airflow hoods to optimize volume by 18% and reduce HVAC utility costs for clients by an average of 12% per facility.
- Diagnosed complex motor and belt failures in 60+ high-volume commercial rooftop exhaust fans, replacing worn components and extending equipment operational lifespan by an average of 24 months.
- Deployed ServiceTitan work order tracking software to digitize maintenance logs, reducing customer ticket resolution time by 22% and improving billing accuracy for 90+ recurring commercial accounts.
Kitchen Ventilation Technician — Emerald City HVAC Services
Seattle, WA | July 2021 – February 2024
- Performed preventive maintenance and grease extraction cleaning on 150+ commercial kitchen hood systems, decreasing grease fire hazards by 45% under strict adherence to NFPA 96 regulations.
- Identified and sealed ductwork leaks in 40+ commercial facilities, achieving a 20% improvement in draft velocity and preventing grease leakage into adjacent ceiling tiles and wall cavities.
- Assisted with the integration of fire suppression systems in 30+ commercial hoods, verifying manual pull stations and automatic gas shutoff valves with a 100% inspection pass rate on first attempt.
- Responded to 80+ emergency service calls for non-functioning ventilation hoods, resolving airflow blockages and electronic control failures within a 3-hour average response time window.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in HVAC Technology
Seattle Central College · Seattle, WA · 2021
Skills
Commercial kitchen hoods, NFPA 96 standards, HVAC maintenance, Airflow balancing, Makeup air units, Digital manometers, Exhaust fan repair, Ductwork sealing, Fire suppression system integration, Grease extraction, Airflow diagnostics, Preventive maintenance, ServiceTitan, OSHA 30, Heat load calculation
Projects
Downtown Food Hall Ventilation Modernization
Role: Lead Installer and Balancer
Tools: Digital Manometers, Airflow Hoods, ServiceTitan
Overhauled ventilation for 8 independent vendor kitchens, improving air exchange rates by 25% and reducing ambient kitchen temperatures by 8 degrees.
Hotel Convention Center Hood Integration
Role: Ventilation Systems Specialist
Tools: NFPA 96 Guidelines, Test & Balance Equipment
Integrated 4 massive double-island canopy hoods with fire suppression systems, passing municipal fire marshal safety inspection on the first attempt with 0 safety citations.
Certifications
- EPA Section 608 Universal Certification (2021)
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification (2022)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Basic)
- Volunteer Work: Technical advisor for community center heating systems (2023-present)
- Availability: 2 weeks notice
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Market data and opportunities for
Kitchen Ventilation Tech
Job Market Insights
$46,000
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$76,000
Avg:
$61,000
Growth Outlook:
The demand for Kitchen Ventilation Technicians in the United States is supported by strict enforcement of NFPA 96 commercial cooking safety standards and the continuous growth of the food service sector. As restaurants and commercial dining facilities modernize their infrastructure to improve indoor air quality and lower energy usage, the need for skilled technicians who can install, balance, and maintain complex exhaust and makeup air systems remains strong. Employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration technicians is projected to grow 6% over the next decade.
6% growth over 10 years
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