WILLIAM O'DONNELL
Malaga,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Protection Fire Alarm Technician
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
12.2023 - Current
- Maintained and repaired fire alarm equipment and devices.
- Answered calls on off hours related to fire alarm issues.
- Troubleshot field installed wiring and circuitry.
- Worked with Johnson Controls in troubleshooting programming problems.
- Replaced smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations and other related devices as needed.
- Assisted in training new employees in the installation, maintenance and repair of fire alarm systems.
- Conducted tests on fire alarm systems to identify any problems or potential hazards.
Site Protection 24/7 Technician
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
02.2018 - 12.2023
- Performed preventative maintenance on fire alarm and other life safety equipment.
- Assisting the Department of Public Safety in a variety of different situations related to life safety.
- Answering maintenance related calls around campus and making repairs when warranted.
- Provided support around campus during overnight and off hours for other trade related shops.
- Trained new hires and assisted with the onboarding process of technicians.
HVAC Technician
Lima Co
Philadelphia, PA
04.2017 - 02.2018
- Troubleshooting and repairing HVAC and refrigeration equipment
- Disassemble units, repaired broken components, and restore them to operating condition
- Serviced electrical, pneumatic, mechanical and microprocessor controls
- Maintain and service HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment
- Install and maintain ammonia-based refrigeration equipment
- Install air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and test for proper operation
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Overseeing and supervising service and installation projects at South Jersey Gas locations throughout South Jersey.
- Worked daily and closely with XTC control systems to troubleshoot and maintain equipment.
- Installation and service of variable air volume systems (VAV).
- Installation and service of variable frequency drive (VFD) motor controls.
HVAC Technician
Northeast Mechanical Services
Williamstown, NJ
05.2013 - 04.2017
- Troubleshoot and repair HVAC and refrigeration equipment
- Disassemble units, repair broken components, and restore to operating condition
- Service electrical, pneumatic, mechanical and microprocessor controls
- Install air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and test for proper operation
- Installation and service of variable frequency drive (VFD) motor controls.
- Installation and service of variable air volume (VAV) systems.
- Worked daily with the Metasys controls system to troubleshoot and maintain various pieces of HVAC related equipment.
- Preventative maintenance and calibration of dampers and related systems.
- Trained and mentored apprentice technicians new to the company.
Maintenance Technician
Washington Township Board of Education
Sewell, NJ
03.2006 - 04.2013
- Perform maintenance duties at the high school campus
- Perform preventative maintenance on campus HVAC equipment.
- Worked closely with the Metasys control system to troubleshoot and maintain various pieces of HVAC equipment on campus.
- Lead tech, oversaw and managed projects around campus related to Hvac preventative maintenance.
- As lead tech, oversaw the work flow, and provided support for five other maintenance technicians on campus.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arthur P. Schalick High School
Centerton, NJ01.2002
Pipe trades, Applied Sciences
Edward R. Ghem Hvac-R Training Center
Hazlet, NJSkills
- Pumps, fans, and cooling towers
- Leak Checks
- Preventative Maintenance
- VFD troubleshooting and installation knowledge
- Troubleshooting of commercial/industrial heating and cooling equipment
- Calibration of control equipment
- VAV troubleshooting and control knowledge
- XTC control systems
- Metasys control systems
- Fire Alarm System Wiring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
- Schematic reading
- Life safety equipment related to fire alarm
- Basic knowledge of sprinkler systems and pumps
- Fire protection systems
Accomplishments
- EPA Universal Type
- 410A handling
- OSHA 30
- Crane operation and signal
- Ventilation and Air Conditioning
- Piping and brazing
- Solid state controls
- Educated on Charging Principles
- Industrial refrigeration systems
Timeline
Site Protection Fire Alarm Technician
Princeton University
12.2023 - Current
Site Protection 24/7 Technician
Princeton University
02.2018 - 12.2023
HVAC Technician
Lima Co
04.2017 - 02.2018
HVAC Technician
Northeast Mechanical Services
05.2013 - 04.2017
Maintenance Technician
Washington Township Board of Education
03.2006 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
Arthur P. Schalick High School
Pipe trades, Applied Sciences
Edward R. Ghem Hvac-R Training Center
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