Brian Skees
South Bend
Summary
Detail-oriented HVAC Technician with 17 years of experience in technical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and ductwork fabrication. Proven ability to train junior technicians and optimize project workflows.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Technician
Griffen P & H
Elkhart, IN
01.2009 - 01.2026
- Diagnosed and repaired HVAC systems for optimal performance and energy efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heating and cooling equipment to ensure reliable operation.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex HVAC issues effectively.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for installation and repair techniques.
- Oversaw workflow management to optimize project timelines and resource allocation.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans that reduced service calls by enhancing system reliability.
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
- Installed new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings with precision and attention to detail.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment effectively in order to identify malfunctioning components within HVAC systems accurately.
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
- Kept accurate records of time and materials used for each job to compile into service reports.
- Customized ductwork designs for optimal airflow distribution while maintaining energy-efficient operation standards within client spaces.
- Repaired and replaced heating and air conditioning systems for commercial customers in RV industry.
Job Foreman HVAC
AD Mass and Sons
South Bend, IN
01.1994 - 01.2009
- Supervised daily operations to ensure project timelines and quality standards were consistently met.
- Coordinated work schedules and resource allocation, optimizing team efficiency and workflow.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on safety protocols and operational best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity within construction projects.
- Organized daily task assignments for crew members, optimizing workflow efficiency and minimizing downtime due to role confusion or imbalance of workload distribution.
- Oversaw subcontractor relationships, ensuring all parties adhered to contracts and delivered quality workmanship within agreed-upon timelines.
- Coordinated with architects and engineers to ensure design specifications were accurately translated into the final build process, resulting in high client satisfaction ratings.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sbsc
South Bend, INSkills
- Technical troubleshooting
- Electrical wiring
- Leak checks
- System troubleshooting
- Package and split systems
- Preventative maintenance
- HVAC and refrigeration systems
- Equipment installation
- Ductwork fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Heating systems
- Air conditioning
- Adaptable
Timeline
HVAC Technician
Griffen P & H
01.2009 - 01.2026
Job Foreman HVAC
AD Mass and Sons
01.1994 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
Sbsc