Lester Hoffman
Richmond,VA
Summary
Hardworking HVAC professional offering proven history in managing commercial and industrial HVAC needs with skillful and efficient repairs. Adept at testing and inspecting systems to isolate faults and implement repair plans. Effectively align systems to meet manufacturer specifications and maximize performance. Strong team leader serving several years in the U.S. Army. Experienced with the service of industrial, commercial and residential systems. Proficient in reading and understanding scaled mechanical drawings. Able to develop creative solutions to complex problems associated with the mechanical trades. Highly motivated self-starter who works extremely well with others.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Service Technician
Symbiont Service Corporation
04.2022 - 05.2024
Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting Electrical and Refrigeration, Component Repair and Replacement, Start-up and Quality Control Inspection, Air Conditioning Commercial and Residential, Geo-Thermal Pool Heating Commercial And Residential
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient HVAC repair services.
- Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
HVAC Service Technician
Grande Aire Services
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting Electrical and Refrigeration, Component Replacement, Air Conditioning Commercial and Residential, Pool Heating Commercial and Residential
- Ensured safety compliance with thorough inspections of HVAC equipment and systems.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient HVAC repair services.
HVAC Service Technician
Symbiont Service Corporation
06.2016 - 10.2020
- Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting Electrical and Refrigeration, Component Replacement, Start-up and Quality Control Inspection, Air Conditioning Commercial and Residential, Geo-Thermal Pool Heating Commercial And Residential
HVAC Service Technician
Lennox National Accounts Services
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Component Replacement, Start-up and Quality Control Inspection, Working directly with Customer
HVAC Service Technician
Colonial Webb Contractors
07.2010 - 08.2015
- Facilities Maintenance RockTenn Paper Mill and DuPont Spruance Plant, Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Component Replacement, Replacement of HVAC Commercial equipment, Retrofits HVAC Commercial equipment, Sketching Duct tie-ins, Servicing, Repairing, and Replacing Ice Machines, Start-up and Quality Control Inspection, Working directly with Customer
HVAC Technician
Dutton Equipment
05.2009 - 03.2010
- Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Component Replacement, Replacement of HVAC Residential and Commercial equipment, Retrofits HVAC Residential and Commercial equipment, Sketching Duct tie-ins and systems, Servicing Ice Machines, Servicing Restaurant Equipment, Start-up and Quality Control Inspection, Working directly with Customer
Job Site Foreman
Town and Country Mechanical
04.2006 - 05.2009
- Designed over HVAC systems, Completed 1st Platinum LEED Building, EPA 608 Universal Certification, Attended and completed Hydronic Heating, Geothermal, Gas Furnace installation courses, Installation of Geothermal Systems, Design complex residential HVAC systems to include zoning dampers, Take-Offs residential and commercial, Requisition Material, Working directly with General Contractor/Customer
Education
Journeymen License -
Baltimore City Community College
EPA 608 Universal Certification -
Richmond Technical School
Skills
- Ability to troubleshoot issues with systematic, thoughtful, timely, and effective procedures and solutions
- Water Source Equipment Installation and Service
- Schematic reading
- Work and communicate effectively individually and in a team environment
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Proper use of refrigerants
- Work independently in a commercial setting
- Proper and safe use tools and equipment
- Strong Read and Understand Mechanical Drawings
- Sketching Sheet-metal Fittings
- EPA 608 Universal Certification
- Energy management
- Chiller systems
Military Service
US Army Helicopter Crew Chief, Sergeant, Honorably Discharged Veteran
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
HVAC Service Technician
Symbiont Service Corporation
04.2022 - 05.2024
HVAC Service Technician
Grande Aire Services
10.2020 - 04.2022
HVAC Service Technician
Symbiont Service Corporation
06.2016 - 10.2020
HVAC Service Technician
Lennox National Accounts Services
08.2015 - 06.2016
HVAC Service Technician
Colonial Webb Contractors
07.2010 - 08.2015
HVAC Technician
Dutton Equipment
05.2009 - 03.2010
Job Site Foreman
Town and Country Mechanical
04.2006 - 05.2009
Journeymen License -
Baltimore City Community College
EPA 608 Universal Certification -
Richmond Technical School
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