Brad Gilchrest
Marlborough,MA
Summary
Skilled HVAC Installer/Technician with extensive experience, adept in system installation and offering exceptional customer service. Excelled in ductwork installation and system troubleshooting, ensuring seamless transitions to modern HVAC systems. Proven track record in enhancing client comfort through expertly sized and installed systems, demonstrating both technical proficiency and dedication to client satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
hvac installer
santon plumbing and heating
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
- Filled out detailed work orders for each job completed.
HVAC-R Installer
New England Cooling Towers
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Delivered high-quality installations for a wide range of commercial clients including supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities.
- Interpreted engineering blueprints and drawings to execute system diagnostics and repairs.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to understand different models.
hvac installer
J.W Heating and AC
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems, and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
- Located and marked pipe positions, hole passages and duct connections in walls and floors.
- Ensured top-quality installations by adhering to local building codes, manufacturer specifications, and industry best practices.
- Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
hvac installer
lavallee systems
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Enhanced overall team productivity through effective communication and collaboration during installations and repairs.
- Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
- Optimized performance by balancing systems and calibrating controls.
Hvac installer/Field Service Technician
self employed
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
- Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
- Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions.
- Reduced costly callbacks for clients by performing comprehensive quality control checks after each installation or repair.
- Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
Hvac Installer
C&C Temp Control
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems, and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
- Increased client comfort levels by appropriately sizing and installing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems based on specific needs.
- Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
- Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions.
Hvac Installer/ Technician
Day Square Plumbing and Mechanical
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
- Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
- Maintained a clean, organized workspace during installations and repairs, demonstrating respect for clients'' properties and minimizing disruptions.
- Located and marked pipe positions, hole passages and duct connections in walls and floors.
- Facilitated seamless transitions from older HVAC systems to newer models through expert removal of existing equipment and precise installation of replacements.
- Provided outstanding customer service throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial consultation to final walkthroughs after completion of installations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School
Charlton, MA07-2020
Skills
- System installation
- Ductwork installation
- Electrical wiring
- Sheet metal fabrication
- System troubleshooting
- Leak testing
- Thermostat installation
- System maintenance
- Blueprints and specifications
- Refrigeration systems
- Air balancing
- Cooling systems
- Forced-air furnaces
Certification
- EPA Universal
- OSHA Certified
Timeline
Hvac Installer/ Technician
Day Square Plumbing and Mechanical
08.2024 - 11.2024
Hvac Installer
C&C Temp Control
01.2024 - 08.2024
Hvac installer/Field Service Technician
self employed
07.2023 - 01.2024
hvac installer
lavallee systems
10.2022 - 06.2023
hvac installer
J.W Heating and AC
12.2020 - 07.2022
HVAC-R Installer
New England Cooling Towers
12.2019 - 12.2020
hvac installer
santon plumbing and heating
09.2018 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School
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