James Hanks
Summary
With over 40 years of experience in the heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration industry, I have gained extensive knowledge and skills since graduating from Vo-Tech and High School in 1980. Throughout my career, I have worked on a diverse range of projects that expanded my expertise beyond HVAC/R. Each job has provided unique insights and prepared me for future opportunities. Staying current with technological advancements has always been a priority, and I am eager to continuously learn and contribute effectively to working on various equipment. Relocating from Kansas to South Carolina in 2017, my wife and I fell in love with the region and its milder winters. Although I left a position at Textron Aviation, I am now seeking a similar environment where I can combine my passion for aviation with my skills in Facilities Maintenance. With approximately 21 years of experience in facility management, I am confident that my dedication and expertise make me an ideal candidate for this role.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Superior Heating and Air
07.2017 - Current
- Perform diagnostics, repair, replacement, and maintenance on a wide variety of residential and commercial HVAC/R equipment
- Invoice tickets and provide quotes to clients
- Maintain truck stock inventory
- Communicate well with clients, managers, and co-workers
- Received many five star reviews from clients
Maintenance Supervisor
Absolute Island Management
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Maintenance Supervisor providing service to various types of HVAC equipment, appliances, electrical, minor plumbing
- Make ready units after move outs for move ins
Cessna Aircraft Co. (Textron Aviation)
05.1996 - 04.2017
- Self-directed Maintenance team member specializing in HVAC and Refrigeration service, installation, and replacement of equipment for the facility
- Perform troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repairs to A/C units, Make-up Air units, large Paint booths, Variable Frequency Drives, large Parts Oven, Ultra-low Temperature freezers and Walk-in
- Made improvements to existing Paint Booths by adding a time-delay feature to the bake cycle on all seven paint booths
- Added an alarm feature to two of the vacuum systems in the main Assembly building to alert workers when the unit had lost its vacuum seal due to a power outage
- Perform work on various other systems including electrical and lighting systems, commercial kitchen equipment, ice machines, humidifiers, ventilation systems, air compressors, air dryers, plumbing, fire protection systems, and more
- Maintain record keeping for various entities such as Refrigerant usage, preventative maintenance, fire protection system inspection, and more
- Obtain parts quotes from vendors by phone or email
- Place parts orders for the Maintenance department utilizing company web-based procurement system (ARIBA)
- Monitor and/or control lighting, fire protection, HVAC, and other systems by using Johnson Controls computer web-based automation system (Metasys)
- Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook for record keeping and more
- All tasks performed with a high regard for the safety of co-workers and myself by following industry standards for safety such as lockout / tag out procedures, wearing appropriate PPE, and following good housekeeping procedures
- Respond to after hours calls to the facility whenever humanly possible and always willing to attend training classes to improve on my abilities
Maintenance Director
Unified School District 436
10.1992 - 05.1996
- Self-directed position in charge of all maintenance, compliance, and safety issues for all of the district's buildings and grounds
- Serviced all HVAC equipment, electrical, lighting, plumbing, kitchen equipment, ice machines, scoreboards, and more
- Brought the school district's record keeping for asbestos containment, lockout / tag-out, and other programs as required by law, up-to-date
- Performed inspection and/or testing of fire alarm system and fire extinguishers
- Hired outside contractors when needed
- Gave support and assistance to contractors during building expansion projects
- Interviewed and provided input in the hiring of candidates for certain job positions such as Bus Mechanic
- Oversaw and directed the grounds keeping staff in order to maintain campus appearance and readiness for sporting events
- Coordinated and prepared for summer renovations, preventative maintenance, and special projects
- Met with representatives of various vendors to acquire quotes for supplies
- Ordered supplies and parts for maintenance and custodial needs
- Used a computer for documentation of preventative maintenance performance and used email to communicate with staff in regards to maintenance or safety/security issues
- Strived to always maintain a safe environment for students and staff by identifying potential hazards and took corrective actions to minimize or eliminate hazards
- Responded to calls after hours
Refrigeration Technician
Liebert Bros. Electric Co.
05.1980 - 10.1992
- Servicing a wide variety of residential and commercial equipment by providing service calls to our customer's homes and businesses
- Troubleshooting, repair, and installation of heating and A/C units, domestic home appliances
- Such as, refrigerators, electric and gas ovens, stoves, cook tops, and hot water heaters, disposals, microwaves, dishwashers, etc
- Troubleshooting, repair, and installation of a wide variety of commercial heating, A/C, refrigeration equipment, ice machines, commercial kitchen equipment, lighting, and much more
- Assisted electricians on both residential and industrial jobs as needed
Education
Basic computer classes - Microsoft Word Basic, Microsoft Excel Basic And Intermediate Levels
Independence Community College
Independence, KS01.1997
Refrigeration, Heating and Air-Conditioning -
Tri-County Tech
Bartlesville, OK01.1980
High school graduate -
Sooner High School
Bartlesville, OK01.1980
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Repair of electrical systems
- Repair of refrigeration systems
- Repair of mechanical systems
- Repair of plumbing systems
- Reading blueprints
- Reading schematics
- Reading diagrams
- Brazing
- Soldering
- Monitoring and controlling systems
- Using computer for procurement
- Utilizing email for communication
- Good communication skills
- Respect for others' ideas and opinions
- Energetic
- Positive outlook
- Helpful
Training
- Asbestos abatement and record keeping.
- Lockout / tag-out procedures and record keeping.
- EPA regulations for proper refrigerant practices (certified as Universal).
- Forklift operation, personnel lift operation, and more. Maintained my Kansas CDL Class B since 1990.
- R-410A Safety Certificate.
References
- Dave Miller, Owner, Superior Services, 800-828-2665
- Mike Sharp, Maintenance Manager, 620-202-3200, msharp@txtav.com
- Mary Liebert, Daughter of former employer, 918-798-3142
- Kelley Grady, Former Cafeteria Operations at Cessna, 316-200-1320
- Terry Boggs, Friend and former co-worker at Cessna, 620-891-0126
Timeline
Superior Heating and Air
07.2017 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Absolute Island Management
04.2017 - 07.2017
Cessna Aircraft Co. (Textron Aviation)
05.1996 - 04.2017
Maintenance Director
Unified School District 436
10.1992 - 05.1996
Refrigeration Technician
Liebert Bros. Electric Co.
05.1980 - 10.1992
Refrigeration, Heating and Air-Conditioning -
Tri-County Tech
High school graduate -
Sooner High School
Basic computer classes - Microsoft Word Basic, Microsoft Excel Basic And Intermediate Levels
Independence Community College