William J. Kane
HVAC Technician
Carlinville,IL
Summary
Highly motivated HVAC Service Technician and Installation with comprehensive experience in process improvement, quality assurance and manufacturing. Exceptionally talented at investigating and sourcing new equipment and identifying and addressing technical issues. Dynamic professional possessing excellent planning, executing and monitoring capabilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Technician and Installation
Kufa And Son Heating And AIr
05.2021 - Current
- Installation and service on residential and commercial heating and cooling equipment
- General knowledge of boilers, geothermal units, mini-split, multi-split systems, package units, and gas furnaces.
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work
- Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts
- Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes
- Kept accurate records of time and materials used for each job to compile into service reports
- Repaired and replaced heating and air conditioning systems for commercial customers in food industry
Power Production Engineer
Illinois Air National Guard
Springfield, IL
10.2022 - Current
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing them for resolution.
Infantryman
Illinois Army National Guard
Bartonville, IL
07.2017 - 07.2022
- Weapons Squad - Machine Gun Operator & Assistant Gunner
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize squad efficiency
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance
- Extensive critical thinking and problem-solving skills to adapt to adversity
- Teach & demonstrate standard operating procedures including; care under fire, machine gun operation, room clearing procedures
- Afghanistan Deployment
- Operation Freedom Sentinel & Operation Enduring Freedom - July 2019 - April 2020
- Security and observation patrols on various work schedules
- Operate and maintain military vehicles and equipment
- Special Assignment to Quick Reaction Force emergency response team
Farm Hand
Spence Farms
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Overlooked general health and safety of 150 head of cattle
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision
- Maintained and repaired fences, buildings, and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order
- Kept pens, stalls, and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately
Education
EPA Universal - HVAC Technician
Midwest Technical Institute
Springfield, IL04.2023
Skills
- Multiple HVAC installations and retrofitting
- HVAC service and troubleshooting
- Carpentry, electrical and plumbing proficiency
- General knowledge of big and small engines
- First Aid under pressure
- Ability to adapt to different work environments and schedules
- Cleanliness
- Organization for maximum efficiency
- Production schedule adherence
Accomplishments
Army Commendation Medal for proficiency in operating large firearms in a combat zone.
Qualified Operator &
Maintainer of small and large firearms - August 2019
EPA 608 - April 2023
Timeline
Power Production Engineer
Illinois Air National Guard
10.2022 - Current
HVAC Technician and Installation
Kufa And Son Heating And AIr
05.2021 - Current
Infantryman
Illinois Army National Guard
07.2017 - 07.2022
Farm Hand
Spence Farms
08.2015 - 06.2019
EPA Universal - HVAC Technician
Midwest Technical Institute
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