Glenn A Merica Jr
Plainwell,MI
Summary
Highly proficient maintenance mechanic recognized for a strong commitment to safety, technical excellence, and effective leadership. Skilled in guiding teams, coordinating resources, and overseeing high volumes of work orders across commercial and residential environments, ensuring reliable operations and high‑quality results.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic
State Of Michigan - LEO/MCTI
Plainwell , MI
07.2018 - Current
- Coordinates and oversees repairs with contractors, vendors, and internal departments.
- Supervises maintenance crews across facility operations and daily work assignments.
- Reviews work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and establish priorities for completion of jobs.
- Provides technical support to operations staff as needed to resolve complex problems with equipment or processes.
- Conducts technical inspections of construction sites to ensure conformity with design specifications, building codes, and safety regulations.
- Repairs and replace defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
- Manages and evaluates construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance operations, verifying adherence to technical specifications.
- Generates and delivers routine improvement recommendations to management based on inspections, performance assessments, and operational needs.
- Defines project specifications, conducts cost analyses, and presents funding needs to management.
HVAC foreman
Lapham Heating & Cooling
Plainwell, MI
09.1999 - 07.2018
- Led and coordinated installation and maintenance of air conditioning, heating, ventilation, boilers, air-pressure systems and water systems, refrigeration equipment in commercial and residential facilities.
- Installed compressors, evaporators, motors, ducts, piping, mechanical and electrical controls; interpreted blueprints and diagrams.
- Conducted preventative and corrective maintenance on bearings, pumps, shaft alignments, and fans; maintained comprehensive equipment records.
- Recycled and charged refrigerants to adhere to environmental regulations.
- Installed and maintained gas lines for various projects.
- Troubleshot breakdowns and repaired malfunctioning HVAC systems and refrigeration components using advanced measuring instruments.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Served as primary point of contact for project inquiries, delivering exceptional customer service.
- Inspected HVAC job sites for safety, quality, and code compliance.
- Trained technicians on tools, job steps, and company standards.
Education
High School Diploma - general studies
Plainwell High School
01-1997
Skills
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and coordinate complex workloads while maintaining high safety and quality standards
- 25 years of senior‑level experience in HVAC system installation, maintenance, diagnostics, and repair
- Rekey cylinders, master systems, and commercial locks for building access needs
- Install, repair, and adjust locks, door hardware, and access controls
- Water Operator Licensure (Class S & Class D)
- Refrigerant type II license
Affiliations
- Extremely proficient with hand and power tools
- Able to perform mechanic skills, troubleshoot/repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic production machines
- Type II refrigeration certification
- Knowledge of the standard procedures, practices, tools, and equipment including carpentry, masonry, metal fabrication, mechanical, heating/cooling, plumbing, and electrical
- EGLE drinking water operator certification
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic
State Of Michigan - LEO/MCTI
07.2018 - Current
HVAC foreman
Lapham Heating & Cooling
09.1999 - 07.2018
High School Diploma - general studies
Plainwell High School