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Jonathan Thornton
Dolton,IL
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Summary
HVAC-trained maintenance professional with commercial high-rise experience and hands-on residential service expertise. Skilled in boiler and cooling tower monitoring, BAS systems, preventative maintenance, and HVAC diagnostics. Experienced in managing multi-unit residential properties and performing full-spectrum building maintenance. Strong troubleshooting ability with proven responsibility over critical building systems.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
Independent Property Maintenance & HVAC Technician
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - Current
- Manage and maintain 2 three-unit residential properties, family residence, personal residence, and small business facility
- Perform HVAC troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs on furnaces, condensers, air handlers, and ventilation systems
- Conduct seasonal system start-ups and shutdowns
- Diagnose heating issues, airflow restrictions, thermostat failures, and minor electrical faults
- Maintain preventative maintenance schedules and service documentation
- Perform plumbing, lighting, and general building repairs as needed
- Applied knowledge to estimate the heating and cooling loads that supports the preparation of residential properties
Building Engineer (Helper A Tech)
Able Services – Lincoln Common
Chicago, IL
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Performed inspection and maintenance for 68,000 sq. ft. twin-tower, 20-story high-rise (544 residential units)
- Operated and monitored Building Automation System (BAS)
- Monitored 4 RBI boilers (6,000,000 BTUs)
- Monitored 4 BCA cooling towers
- Completed and documented on-demand service work orders
- Troubleshot residential appliances
- Managed tenant move-ins/move-outs and Dormakaba FOB key system
- Conducted monthly fire pump testing and monitored Garnell fire panel
- Replaced ballasts and lighting fixtures
Package Handler
UPS
Hodgkins, Il
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Responsible for packing items
- Sort packages to specific truck load
- Sort totes from large and small packages
- Demonstrate physical fitness, stamina, the ability to work without supervision
Assistant Service Technician
Chicago Cooling Tower
Niles, IL
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Performed inspection and maintenance for 68,000 sq. ft. twin-tower, 20-story high-rise (544 residential units)
- Operated and monitored Building Automation System (BAS)
- Monitored 4 RBI boilers (6,000,000 BTUs)
- Monitored 4 BCA cooling towers
- Completed and documented on-demand service work orders
- Troubleshot residential appliances
- Managed tenant move-ins/move-outs and Dormakaba FOB key system
- Conducted monthly fire pump testing and monitored Garnell fire panel
- Replaced ballasts and lighting fixtures
Education
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Diploma -
Coyne College
Chicago, IL05-2019
Skills
Understands the fundamentals and personal safety of basic electricity and alternating currents
Proficient in evacuation and charging of refrigeration systems
Knowledge of OSHA training requirements
Knowledge of the mechanical refrigeration cycle, along with major components
Comprehension of schematics and wiring diagrams
Understanding of gas heating equipment and functions
Proficient in gas piping assembly
Trained in use of heavy equipment
Knowledge of proper material handling techniques and hazards common to shop and on-site environment
Knowledge of basic math function used for measuring tools in addition to hand power tools commonly found for industrial work assignments
Comprehension of safe and proper use of tools and techniques used when cutting and joining cooper, using flared, swaged and compression joints
Prepared for workplace readiness, communication and employability skills needed for service-related work
Able to identify the components of a forced-air gas furnace along with heat transfer methods and combustion
Applied understanding of circuit breakers and fuses along with the importance of proper sizing of various application and equipment
Dedicated team player
Timeline
Independent Contractor
Independent Property Maintenance & HVAC Technician
01.2022 - Current
Building Engineer (Helper A Tech)
Able Services – Lincoln Common
05.2019 - 06.2022
Package Handler
UPS
07.2018 - 05.2019
Assistant Service Technician
Chicago Cooling Tower
09.2014 - 05.2016
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Diploma -
Coyne College