Nicholas Skaj
Coon Rapids,MN
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Hvac Installer
McQuillan Home Services
08.2022 - Current
- Lead the installation of furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ductwork, and IAQ products
- Ensured all work complies with local codes, safety standards, and manufacturer guidelines
- Manage jobsites, coordinate with team members, office staff, and homeowners
- Train and mentor junior installers, and apprentices on best practices
- Perform quality control checks to ensure system performance and customer satisfaction
- Complete job documentation accurately, including checklists, start-up reports, and photos
HVAC Technician
Minneapolis St Paul, Plumbing Heating Air
07.2021 - 07.2022
- 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.
- Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
- Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
Service Manager
Minneapolis St Paul, Plumbing Heating Air
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Analyzed service reports to identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored service staff performance and provided feedback for improvement.
- Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain streamlined and productive workflow.
- Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
Apprentice HVAC Installer
Minneapolis St Paul, Plumbing Heating Air
07.2016 - 08.2020
- Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
Warehouse Worker
AutoNation Ford
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 75 pounds.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
Infantryman
United States Army
09.2010 - 12.2013
- Operates both mounted and dismounted to close with and destroy the enemy; employs, operates, and maintains assigned weapons and equipment; employs proper dismounted movement techniques, cover, concealment, and camouflage as part of dismount team; performs basic communication functions and operates platoon communications equipment; constructs individual fighting positions; collects and reports tactical information as member of combat or reconnaissance patrol; assists in target detection, identification, and round sensing; assists in the breaching of minefields and obstacles.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
06-2016
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Oral and Written Communication
- Leadership
- Time Management
- HVAC system installation, repair and troubleshooting, refrigerant handling, and system testing
- Proficiency with essential tools
Timeline
Lead Hvac Installer - McQuillan Home Services
08.2022 - Current
HVAC Technician - Minneapolis St Paul, Plumbing Heating Air
07.2021 - 07.2022
Service Manager - Minneapolis St Paul, Plumbing Heating Air
08.2020 - 07.2021
Apprentice HVAC Installer - Minneapolis St Paul, Plumbing Heating Air
07.2016 - 08.2020
Warehouse Worker - AutoNation Ford
01.2014 - 06.2016
Infantryman - United States Army
09.2010 - 12.2013
Century College - Associate of Science, Criminal Justice