Damian Whitfield
Ballston Spa,NY
Summary
Versatile HVAC professional with a background in installation, service, and system optimization. Known for strong blueprint reading, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with hands-on experience repairing motors, compressors, thermostats, and electrical components. Focused on accurate diagnostics and efficient repairs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Service Technician
My Jockey
03.2025 - 03.2026
- Inspected HVAC systems to identify leaks, airflow issues, and faulty components.
- Assisted with preventive maintenance on furnaces, condensers, and rooftop units.
- Replaced filters, belts, contactors, and thermostats using standard hand tools.
- Documented service calls, repairs, and parts usage in work order systems.
- Communicated repair status and service recommendations to customers and dispatch teams.
- Repaired and replaced faulty motors, blowers, switches and compressor units.
- Repaired, replaced and serviced both residential and commercial HVAC equipment, components, and wiring.
- programming indoor and outdoor unit, including units with multi-staging, branch boxes, and smart thermostats
- Installed supporting components such as fuel lines and wiring to complete systems.
- Completed thorough inspections of supporting electrical systems to assess continuity and locate faults.
- Optimized performance by balancing systems and calibrating controls.
HVAC Service Technician
Phoenix Heating And Cooling
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Followed safety procedures while handling refrigerants, electrical components, and equipment.
- Cleaned coils, drain lines, and mechanical components to support system performance.
- Installed, connected and adjusted thermostats, humidistats and timers for optimal performance.
- Analyzed blueprints and manufacturers' design specifications to determine HVAC equipment configuration and complete proper installation.
- Supervised and instructed assistants.
- Inspected HVAC systems to identify leaks, airflow issues, and faulty components.
- testing, replacing and programming residential and commercial control boards, capacitors, relay switches
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Installer
Grasshopper Heating and Cooling
01.2020 - 10.2024
- Installed heating, cooling, and ventilation systems according to blueprints and code requirements.
- Measured and fitted ductwork, piping, and equipment for precise system alignment.
- Brazed refrigerant lines and secured connections to support reliable system performance.
- Tested electrical components, controls, and thermostats for safe, accurate operation.
- Troubleshot installation issues and corrected airflow, drainage, and startup problems.
- Implemented energy-saving solutions like programmable thermostats during installations leading to lower utility bills for clients over time.
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
- Calibrated permanent and portable environmental monitoring equipment.
- Repaired and replaced faulty motors, blowers, switches and compressor units.
- Repaired, replaced and serviced both residential and commercial HVAC equipment, components, and wiring.
- Installed supporting components such as fuel lines and wiring to complete systems.
- Completed thorough inspections of supporting electrical systems to assess continuity and locate faults.
- Optimized performance by balancing systems and calibrating controls.
- Installed, connected and adjusted thermostats, humidistats and timers for optimal performance.
- Analyzed blueprints and manufacturers' design specifications to determine HVAC equipment configuration and complete proper installation.
HVAC Service Technician
Family Danz
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Installed new air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems according to manufacturer's specifications and local codes.
- Assisted in maintenance, repair and installation of ventilation systems.
- Used technical skills, tools, and techniques like soldering to repair parts.
- Troubleshot basic heating and cooling issues under guidance from senior technicians.
- Repaired and maintained residential and commercial heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC and refrigeration units.
- Repaired and replaced faulty motors, blowers, switches and compressor units.
- Repaired, replaced and serviced both residential and commercial HVAC equipment, components, and wiring.
- Installed supporting components such as fuel lines and wiring to complete systems.
- Completed thorough inspections of supporting electrical systems to assess continuity and locate faults.
- Optimized performance by balancing systems and calibrating controls.
- Followed safety procedures while handling refrigerants, electrical components, and equipment.
- Installed, connected and adjusted thermostats, humidistats and timers for optimal performance.
- Analyzed blueprints and manufacturers' design specifications to determine HVAC equipment configuration and complete proper installation.
- Inspected HVAC systems to identify leaks, airflow issues, and faulty components.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ballston Spa Senior High School
Ballston Spa, NY06-2017
No Degree - Machining, Welding, And (CAD)programming
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY06-2018
Skills
- HVAC maintenance
- Thermostat installation
- Wiring testing
- Circuit testing
- Repair services
- Equipment replacement
- Motor replacement
- Diagnosing faults
- Troubleshooting methods
- System troubleshooting
- System testing
- Testing connections
- HVAC software proficiency
- Blueprint reading
- Problem-solving
- Professionalism
Certification
- epa License - [Timeframe]epa
Timeline
HVAC Service Technician
My Jockey
03.2025 - 03.2026
HVAC Service Technician
Phoenix Heating And Cooling
07.2024 - 02.2025
HVAC Service Technician
Family Danz
10.2023 - 07.2024
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Installer
Grasshopper Heating and Cooling
01.2020 - 10.2024
No Degree - Machining, Welding, And (CAD)programming
Hudson Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Ballston Spa Senior High School