Open To Work
Keith Adkins
Phoenix,AZ
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Teacher's assistant
Eastern Arizona college
Safford, Arizona
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Collaborated with faculty to refine curriculum, resulting in improved student engagement.
- Implemented educational technology tools for interactive learning experiences.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Organized classroom activities that fostered teamwork and enhanced communication skills among students.
- Developed projects that enabled students to apply knowledge in real-world scenarios, reinforcing practical understanding.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Maintenance Crew Member
ADCRR
Tucson, Arizona
05.2009 - 07.2012
- Performed repairs on plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems as needed.
- Conducted routine inspections of facilities and equipment for maintenance needs.
- Performed routine maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
- Inspected building interiors and exteriors for needed repairs or replacements.
- Repaired minor plumbing issues such as clogged drains, leaking faucets, broken pipes.
- Collaborated with team members to address maintenance issues efficiently.
- Operated tools and machinery safely following established protocols.
- Documented maintenance activities and reported findings to supervisors regularly.
HVAC Technician
Alaskan Air Conditioning and Heating
Tempe, Arizona
05.2007 - 08.2008
- Installed HVAC systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
- Diagnosed and repaired heating and cooling equipment issues.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC equipment, providing recommendations for remediation.
- Performed routine maintenance on heating and air conditioning units to optimize performance and extend equipment lifespan.
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
- Cleaned evaporator coils, condensate drains and blower wheels to maintain optimal efficiency of the unit.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
- Calibrated thermostats, tested capacitors and checked refrigerant levels for proper functioning of the system.
- Checked pressure readings on gauges connected to the system in order to diagnose any malfunctions.
- Troubleshot complex control circuits involving relays, transformers and switches.
- Inspected electrical wiring of HVAC systems to identify safety hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Recovered refrigerant from old HVAC units prior to disposal according to local environmental regulations.
- Educated clients on proper HVAC system use and maintenance tips.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all installations and repairs.
- Followed safety procedures when working on high voltage wiring or gas lines.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline service delivery processes, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
Education
EPA 608, 609 - HVAC Technology
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ 02.2005 - 02.2006
G.E.D
Phoenix, AZSkills
- HVAC installation
- A/C troubleshooting
- System diagnostics
- Preventive maintenance
- Refrigerant recovery
- Package and split systems
- Heating systems
- Electrical wiring
- Electrical systems
- Fault tracing
- Safety compliance
- EPA requirements
- Equipment maintenance
- Routine inspections
- Quality assurance
- Process improvement
- Repair scheduling
- Plumbing repair
- Machinery repair
- Appliance repair
- Power tool operation
- Carpentry knowledge
- Drywall repair
- Painting expertise
- Heavy lifting
- Attention to detail
- Customer relationship management
- Customer focused
- Customer education
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Machinery repair
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Carpentry knowledge
- Preventive Maintenance
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeSalary Range
$21/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
HVAC Teacher's assistant
Eastern Arizona college
07.2022 - 02.2024
Maintenance Crew Member
ADCRR
05.2009 - 07.2012
HVAC Technician
Alaskan Air Conditioning and Heating
05.2007 - 08.2008
EPA 608, 609 - HVAC Technology
Pima Community College
02.2005 - 02.2006
G.E.D