Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: 2 weeks notice
Open To Work
Zachary Knowles
Pismo Beach,California
Work Preference
Summary
To transfer the critical thinking and hands-on experience gained from my eight years in the trades to a detail-oriented career.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC Service Technician
White's HVAC Services Inc.
Nipomo, USA
01.2022 - 04.2026
- Generated detailed email reports outlining completed work and required repairs.
- Troubleshot electrical and mechanical components of air conditioning units and ice machines.
- Organized parts lists and coordinated orders with supply house for timely pickup.
- Communicated with team members and hospital officials to ensure patient safety during service.
Groundsman
McGinty's Tree Service
Santa Maria, USA
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Maintained chainsaws and other necessary equipment to accomplish duties
- Loaded limbs and branches into the chipping machine
- Tree trimming, felling, maintaining line clearance around power lines
- Communicated with co-workers to ensure widespread safety
- Full tree removal, tree pruning, and stump removal using a stump grinder
Filter installer
Leaf Filter
Fresno, USA
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Performed gutter cleaning and sealant processes
- Measured, cut, and installed filter on all gutter sections
- Followed all safety precautions and standard procedures
- Demonstrated ability in understanding client requirements and focus on their satisfaction
- Maintained a clean and safe workspace on client's property
Skilled Laborer
Sol Construction
San Luis Obispo, USA
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Heavy machinery operation and maintenance including excavators skid steers and forklifts
- Responsibilities included aspects of carpentry, demolition, fencing, waterproofing, drywall, and sensitive equipment protection
- Applied caulking, sealants, and other agents to installed surfaces
- Coordinated with external vendors for delivery and removal of materials
- Managed crew members to complete daily tasks effectively
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked requested hours to meet project deadlines.
- Assisted in building of decks, kitchen/bath remodeling, floor resurfacing, painting, appliance installations, minor electrical, and plumbing repairs.
Education
Diploma -
Orcutt Academy High School
Santa Maria, California, USA01.2018
Skills
- Extensive experience with various hand and power tools
- Project management & Crisis management
- Critical thinking
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Creating detailed email reports
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Organizing parts lists & ordering from the supplier
- Maintenance and safe operation of heavy machinery
- Communication skills
- Silver brazing and soldering copper pipe
- Fitting, preparing and installing PVC, ABS, Conduit, galvanized, black steel and related pipe fittings
Certification
EPA 608 Universal Certificate
Timeline
HVAC Service Technician
White's HVAC Services Inc.
01.2022 - 04.2026
Groundsman
McGinty's Tree Service
10.2020 - 12.2020
Filter installer
Leaf Filter
04.2020 - 09.2020
Skilled Laborer
Sol Construction
01.2019 - 02.2020
Diploma -
Orcutt Academy High School