Khristian Hollis
Leander
Summary
Current college student and military veteran looking to kickstart a career in the HVAC community. I have experience in troubleshooting, general maintenance, plumbing, and a bit of welding/brazing. I have great work ethic and I'm always looking to expand my knowledge. I'm currently enrolled at Austin Community College, pursuing my Associate's degree in Applied Science for HVAC technology.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Glass Technician
Safelite
Austin
2025 - Current
- Replaced damaged windshields using precision tools and techniques.
- Inspected vehicles for safety and compliance with industry standards.
- Removed and replaced damaged door glass.
Apprentice Plumber
Sagewater Plumbing
Honolulu
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted in installing and repairing plumbing systems in residential properties.
- Collaborated with experienced plumbers to troubleshoot plumbing issues effectively.
- Replace common household shower trim and fixtures, as well as build and assemble PRO-Flo and Kohler toilets.
- Typically, I worked with DWV and schedule 40 PVC pipe, and pipe fittings.
Hull maintenance Technician
U.S Navy
2019 - 2024
- Responsible for Shipboard operability, Marine sanitation and plumbing, structural integrity as well as quality assurance.
- Performed preventative maintenance on shipboard systems and equipment to ensure functionality.
- Was efficient in troubleshooting mechanical equipment i.e. local and remote Valves, Pneumatic pumps, and shipboard plumbing fixtures.
- Tended to and maintained structural integrity of ship with numerous Weld jobs and fabrications.
- Most prominent weld type was SMAW and occasional Oxy-Acetylene brazing.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - HVAC
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05-2027
Hull Maintenance Technician -
A School, Surface Warfare Engineering School
Great Lakes, IL01-2022
Georgetown High school -
Georgetown High School
Georgetown, Tx05-2017
Skills
- DWV plumbing
- SMAW welding
- Oxy-acetylene brazing
- Cutting and pipe fabrication
- Power tools familiarity
- Preventive maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Cast iron, PVC piping
- Quality assurance
- Adaptability
Timeline
Apprentice Plumber
Sagewater Plumbing
06.2024 - 05.2025
Auto Glass Technician
Safelite
2025 - Current
Hull maintenance Technician
U.S Navy
2019 - 2024
Associate of Applied Science - HVAC
Austin Community College
Hull Maintenance Technician -
A School, Surface Warfare Engineering School
Georgetown High school -
Georgetown High School