Garrett Howard
Brogue,PA
Summary
With the ambition and drive underneath me, i am aiming to grow, and progress into a more fruitful career. I have spent my years learning from excellent teachers who strived to instill thoroughness, quality, and the desire to become more efficient and smarter at every corner i turn. I have a detailed history with training in fossil fuel, electric, hydronic, ductless, and geothermal service and installation on residential applications. Also a history with light commercial refrigeration installation and service. I want to expand my knowledge and capabilities and apply it in commercial/industrial settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC-R Service Technician
Peachbottom Heating & Cooling
Brogue, PA
07.2013 - Current
- Ensured safety compliance with thorough inspections of HVAC-R equipment and systems.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient HVAC-R repair services.
- Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
- Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
- Install, service, and repair geothermal systems
- Install, service, and repair hydronic heating systems to ensure proper operations.
- Reduced downtime for businesses by quickly diagnosing and resolving complex HVAC-R issues.
- Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems, and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
- Contributed to a high standard of workmanship by following company guidelines and adhering to local codes during installations and service calls.
- Collaborated with other technicians, sharing knowledge and expertise to improve overall team performance.
- Supported the training of junior technicians, sharing technical expertise to foster their skill development.
- Filled out detailed work orders for each job completed.
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
- Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
- Kept accurate records of time and materials used for each job to compile into service reports.
- Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
- Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments.
Supplies Delivery Driver
Schumacher and Seiler
Dallastown, PA
05.2012 - 07.2013
- Completed on-time deliveries to hvac and plumbing contractors by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
Forklift Operator
Specialty Industries Inc.
Red Lion, PA
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
Education
Heating And Air Conditioning Accelerated Course - HVAC, Low Voltage, High Voltage, EPA UNIVERSAL Certified
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MDGraduate -
Red Lion High School
Red Lion, PA2010
Skills
- EPA certification
- Schematic reading
- HVAC system troubleshooting
Certification
Mitsubishi ductless training courses
Fujitsu training courses
Climate master geothermal training courses
Timeline
HVAC-R Service Technician
Peachbottom Heating & Cooling
07.2013 - Current
Supplies Delivery Driver
Schumacher and Seiler
05.2012 - 07.2013
Forklift Operator
Specialty Industries Inc.
08.2010 - 05.2012
Heating And Air Conditioning Accelerated Course - HVAC, Low Voltage, High Voltage, EPA UNIVERSAL Certified
Harford Community College
Graduate -
Red Lion High School