John Leaird
Monroe,NC
Summary
Worked in the HVAC industry for over (25) years which I performed the installation and service of HVAC equipment.While performing these duties over the years I also gained a vast knowledge of how electricity works which has been very instrumental in performing electrical inspections at Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multitrade Inspector
Mecklenburg County Government
12.2016 - Current
Perform inspections on a daily basis to ensure work being performed is code compliant.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Investigated complaints to remedy buildings, equipment and safety issues.
Service Technician
Air Central Of The Carolinas
05.2012 - 12.2016
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
Service Technician
Bradham Brothers
09.1999 - 05.2012
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
Service Technician
T.A. Suggs Heating And A/C
07.1998 - 05.1999
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
Sales Associate
C.C.Dickson Company
06.1996 - 07.1998
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
Service Technician Trainee
Luwa Services
09.1991 - 06.1996
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
Education
No Degree - HVAC Installation And Repair
Chesterfield Marlboro Technical College
Chesterfield SCNo Degree - HVAC Installation And Repair
Anson Stanley Community College
Monroe NCHigh School Diploma -
Central HIgh School
Pageland, SC06.1990
Skills
- Inspection Reporting
- Blueprint Reading
- Regulatory Compliance
- Project Management
- Visual Inspections
- Corrective Action Planning
- Safety Awareness
Certification
HVAC Related: Universal Technician Certificate,Troubleshooting Certificate R22/R410A,Spring Service Update,Communicating Systems Certificate,Tankless Water Heater Troubleshooting Certificate.
Code Enforcement Certificates:
Electrical Level 1 Standard
Building Level 1 Standard
Mechanical Level 1 Standard
Mechanical Level 2 Standard
Plumbing Level 1 Standard
Plumbing Level 2 Standard
Additional Information
I was assigned by my supervisor to meet with the representative from the State Board of Examiners to assist them in identifying code violations and provide the representative with the code sections that the violation falls under.
I also was assigned to be a trainer on the multitrade team to train new employees on the inspection process and the daily tasks that he or she may encounter.This includes inspections,setting up emails/voicemails,how to and when to issue stop work order and NOV.My task as a trainer was also to help the new hire to navigate thru our operating system on the Ipad.
I also served on the Task Team for Mechanical and Plumbing.
I also was assigned by my supervior to provide input to DOI when they were implementing the new changeout Inspector Certificate.
Timeline
Multitrade Inspector
Mecklenburg County Government
12.2016 - Current
Service Technician
Air Central Of The Carolinas
05.2012 - 12.2016
Service Technician
Bradham Brothers
09.1999 - 05.2012
Service Technician
T.A. Suggs Heating And A/C
07.1998 - 05.1999
Sales Associate
C.C.Dickson Company
06.1996 - 07.1998
Service Technician Trainee
Luwa Services
09.1991 - 06.1996
No Degree - HVAC Installation And Repair
Chesterfield Marlboro Technical College
No Degree - HVAC Installation And Repair
Anson Stanley Community College
High School Diploma -
Central HIgh School