Elijah Walendziak
Cheshire
Summary
Dynamic professional with diverse experience across various roles, thriving in environments that prioritize problem-solving and innovation. A transformative journey through college ignited a passion for the trades, revealing a fulfilling career path that aligns with personal strengths and aspirations. Committed to leveraging hands-on skills and practical knowledge to contribute effectively in the trade industry, driving both personal and organizational success. Eager to embrace new challenges and continue growing within a field that fosters creativity and practical solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC Apprentice
Massimo Heating and Cooling
Oakville, CT
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitate transportation of tools and materials to job sites.
- Regularly organize and clean truck and shop areas to enhance work environment and productivity.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
- Perform a variety of tasks according to installation procedures (measure and cut pipe, install piping and ductwork, basic wiring, and other tasks).
- Perform residential and commercial maintenance procedures, including maintaining cleanliness of the HVAC units for optimal performance, changing filters, replacing faulty parts/controls.
- Residential and commercial installation experience for boilers, water heaters, heat pumps, air handlers, split systems, and mini splits.
- Provide continuous positivity and team morale while completing jobs.
Auto Parts Associate
Stephen's Toyota
Bristol, CT
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Keep physical parts inventory stocked and organized
- Learn how to navigate the online parts catalog
- Pick and order parts for mechanics when needed
- Handle front counter duties, and order parts for customers
- Maintain overall cleanliness in the shop
Construction Helper
MV Canuck, LLC
Wolcott, CT
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Keep truck and work site clean and organized
- Carry and manage job materials
- Handle responsibility for small tasks during jobs
Pet Care Technician
Paws Pet Resort & Spa
Cheshire, CT
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Take care of family pets in a luxurious manner
- Keep facilities and animal living spaces clean
- Maintain structured walk and meal times for the pets
- Work as a part of a team
Snowboard Instructor
Mount Southington Ski Area
Southington, CT
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Use creative teaching skills to instruct basic snowboarding skills to all age groups
- Work collaboratively with other instructors
Education
Trade school - HVAC/R
Porter And Chester Institute
Hamden, CT03-2025
Some college - Creative Media
Champlain College
Burlington, VT03.2023
High school diploma - undefined
Cheshire High School
Cheshire, CT06.2022
Skills
- Tech Knowledge
- Construction experience (1 year)
- Handyman skills (2 years)
- Verbal communication (4 years)
- Effective communication
- Low Voltage Wiring
- Landscape Maintenance
- Creative teaching skills and strategies
- Service Technician Experience
- Common logic
- DIY skills
- Soft HVAC skills
- High Voltage Wiring
- Charging and Reclaimation of Refregerant
- Sheet metal work
- Heating systems
- Piping and tubing
- EPA certification
- Refrigeration systems
- Electrical wiring
- Equipment installation
- Gas furnace repair
- Boiler systems
- HVAC troubleshooting
- Heat pump systems
- Basic plumbing
- Leak checks
- Package and split systems
- HVAC and refrigeration systems
- Team collaboration
- Quality-focused
- Customer focused
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Soldering
- Commercial installation
Certification
- EPA Certification
- July 2024 to Present
- Universal EPA License
- EPA Type III
- EPA Type II
- Driver's License
Section name
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
HVAC Apprentice
Massimo Heating and Cooling
10.2024 - Current
Auto Parts Associate
Stephen's Toyota
04.2024 - 07.2024
Construction Helper
MV Canuck, LLC
01.2024 - 04.2024
Pet Care Technician
Paws Pet Resort & Spa
03.2021 - 10.2023
Snowboard Instructor
Mount Southington Ski Area
11.2020 - 01.2022
High school diploma - undefined
Cheshire High School
Trade school - HVAC/R
Porter And Chester Institute
Some college - Creative Media
Champlain College