James Ellars
Coeur D' Alene,ID
Summary
Dependable professional with strong background installing, maintaining, and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
HVAC Service Technician/Lead Installer
Temperature Pro
Hayden, ID
09.2023 - 03.2025
- New construction trim installation of Trane and Goodman equipment. Track homes where we set a gas furnace, set and charged the a/c, added gas flex and venting to the water heater
- Equipment change outs swapping the furnace, a/c, heat pump, or air handler. Repairing and reshaping ductwork, venting, and condensate piping. Set and charged outdoor unit following manufacturer's instructions
- Team leader of new construction and retrofit installation, service and maintenance of Daikin: air handlers, heat pumps, fit systems, and ductless mini splits.
- Performed service calls following a schedule on Service Titan. Created estimates and purchase orders for parts and services needed billing the customer accordingly
HVAC Lead Installer
Andy's Heating Cooling and Stove
Dalton Gardens, ID
06.2020 - 03.2023
- New construction trim installation of Carrier equipment. Semi custom homes which we set a gas furnace, set and charged the a/c, hung the kitchen hood, trimmed out the fireplace, installed gas flex and venting for a water heater
- Team leader of retrofit installation of Carrier products, Mitsubishi mini splits, Heat & Glo fireplaces and gas pipe additions
- Followed local codes and worked with inspectors to maintain a smooth building process. Worked with customers, builders and suppliers to fulfill warranted repairs
HVAC Lead Installer
Stout's Heating and AC
Santa Rosa, CA
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Crew leader of new construction projects installing Coleman and Daikin Products
- Retrofit and new construction installation of ducted and ductless Daikin equipment
- Crew leader a new construction project consisting of townhomes equipped with ductless mini splits, bath fans, a kitchen hood, dryer vent, and water heater
- Set package units on commercial and residential rooftops
Education
Workforce Training - HVAC
North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, ID 05.2020 - 05.2024
Skills
- HVAC controls
- Heating systems
- A/C and heat pump systems
- Ductless systems
- Equipment maintenance
- Refrigerant handling
- Equipment calibration
- Gas line installation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Professional and courteous
- Safety procedures adherence
Timeline
HVAC Service Technician/Lead Installer
Temperature Pro
09.2023 - 03.2025
HVAC Lead Installer
Andy's Heating Cooling and Stove
06.2020 - 03.2023
Workforce Training - HVAC
North Idaho College
05.2020 - 05.2024
HVAC Lead Installer
Stout's Heating and AC
02.2018 - 04.2020