Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Nathan Hawkenson

Superior

Summary

Dynamic HVAC Technician with extensive experience at General Heating & Cooling, specializing in new system installations and residential customer support. Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair complex HVAC systems, enhancing efficiency and longevity. Skilled in duct sizing and design, with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and effective communication.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

HVAC Technician

General Heating & Cooling
08.2020 - 01.2025
  • Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
  • Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments.
  • Kept accurate records of time and materials used for each job to compile into service reports.
  • Closed out work orders after verifying completion with customers and reporting discrepancies discovered on job site.
  • Filled out detailed work orders for each job completed.
  • Calibrated equipment to achieve maximum efficiency.
  • Repaired, replaced and serviced both residential and commercial HVAC equipment, components, and wiring.
  • Installed HVAC system expansions, discharge valves, air ducts, dampers, and stokers.
  • Repaired and replaced faulty motors, blowers, switches and compressor units.
  • Installed, connected and adjusted thermostats, humidistats and timers for optimal performance.
  • Performed routine maintenance on heating systems.

Garage Door Technician

Great Lakes Door
06.2013 - 08.2020
  • Installed doors, door frames, steel rolling curtains or electric door openers using power tools, hand tools and electronic test equipment.
  • Updated daily logs with hours and materials used.
  • Adjusted doors to open or close with correct amount of effort and made simple adjustments to electric openers.
  • Completed required paperwork such as work orders according to services performed or required.

HVAC Technician

Duluth Sheet Metal
09.2000 - 05.2012
  • Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
  • Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
  • Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
  • Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.

Education

Sheet Metal Technician/HVAC TECH -

WITC/Lake Superior College
Superior, WI
01-2004

High School Diploma -

Superior High School
Superior, WI
05-1988

Skills

  • New system installation
  • Residential customer support
  • Ventilation
  • Duct sizing and design
  • Certified HVAC technician

Timeline

HVAC Technician

General Heating & Cooling
08.2020 - 01.2025

Garage Door Technician

Great Lakes Door
06.2013 - 08.2020

HVAC Technician

Duluth Sheet Metal
09.2000 - 05.2012

Sheet Metal Technician/HVAC TECH -

WITC/Lake Superior College

High School Diploma -

Superior High School