William Hudgens

HVAC-R Service Technician

South Arkansas Sales & Service

08.2017 - Current

Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions.
Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
Tested automatic, programmable, and wireless thermostats in residential or commercial buildings to decrease energy usage Number%.
Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems, and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
Located and marked pipe positions, hole passages and duct connections in walls and floors.
Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
Responded to emergency HVAC service requests promptly, finding swift resolutions.
Completed thorough inspections of supporting electrical systems to assess continuity and locate faults.
Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
Optimized performance by balancing systems and calibrating controls.
Operated portable metal-working tools or braising welding equipment to fabricate, assemble, and install ductwork and chassis parts.
Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC and refrigeration units.
Repaired, replaced and serviced both residential and commercial HVAC equipment, components, and wiring.
Repaired and replaced faulty motors, blowers, switches and compressor units.
Installed new air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems according to manufacturer's specifications and local codes.
Kept accurate records of work activities, time, materials and faults on work orders.
Analyzed blueprints and manufacturers' design specifications to determine HVAC equipment configuration and complete proper installation.
Worked in strict compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and safety requirements.
Supervised and instructed assistants.
Repaired and maintained residential and commercial heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Performed routine maintenance on heating and cooling systems.
Used technical skills, tools, and techniques like soldering to repair parts.
Installed, connected and adjusted thermostats, humidistats and timers for optimal performance.
Consulted with customers to trace malfunctions and identify root causes, completing speedy repairs to return full performance levels.
Assisted in maintenance, repair and installation of ventilation systems.
Inspected cooling systems and identified potential problems.
Installed supporting components such as fuel lines and wiring to complete systems.
Worked on both home and business units for maintenance, repairs, and new installations.
Installed HVAC system expansions, discharge valves, air ducts, dampers, and stokers.