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
Bluffton, SC
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
Hilton Head Island, SC
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)
Independence, KS
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
Caney, KS
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.
Coffeyville, KS
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