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Lester Hoffman

Rice,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

20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

HVAC Service Technician

Blackmon Service Inc
Charlotte, NC
06.2024 - Current
  • Diagnosed HVAC system issues, enhancing reliability and performance.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on heating and cooling equipment regularly.
  • Installed new HVAC systems according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Collaborated with team members to resolve complex service requests, improving overall service delivery.
  • Responded promptly to emergency service calls for critical HVAC failures.

Ensured safety compliance with thorough inspections of HVAC equipment and systems.

Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely and effective HVAC repair services.

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

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through prompt and effective HVAC repair services.
  • Extended HVAC system lifespan by conducting regular 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.
  • Diagnosed HVAC system issues and performed necessary repairs.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on heating and cooling systems.
  • Installed new HVAC equipment according to industry standards.

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
  • Diagnosed HVAC system issues using advanced troubleshooting techniques.
  • Performed routine maintenance on heating and cooling equipment to ensure efficiency.
  • Installed new HVAC systems following company standards and safety protocols.

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

Master HVAC License - Board For Contractors And Tradesman

DPOR
12.2025 - 12.2028

Journeyman License - Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD
09.1999 - 05.2003

10hr Construction Safety And Health - Construction Safety

OSHA 10
05.2001 -

EPA 608 Universal Certification -

Richmond Technical School
Richmond, VA

Low GWP Refrigerant Safety A2L Refrigerants - A2L Refrigerants

ESCO Group

Skills

  • Master HVAC License
  • Ability to troubleshoot issues with systematic, thoughtful, timely, and effective procedures and solutions
  • Water Source Equipment Installation and Service
  • Work and communicate effectively individually and in a team environment
  • Variable Frequency Drives
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Proper use of refrigerants
  • Ability to troubleshoot issues with systematic, thoughtful, timely, and effective procedures and solutions
  • Energy management
  • EPA 608 Universal Certification
  • Sketching Sheet-metal Fittings
  • Strong Read and Understand Mechanical Drawings
  • Proper and safe use tools and equipment
  • Work independently in a commercial setting
  • Proper use of refrigerants
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Variable Frequency Drives
  • Work and communicate effectively individually and in a team environment
  • Schematic reading
  • Water Source Equipment Installation and Service
  • Ability to troubleshoot issues with systematic, thoughtful, timely, and effective procedures and solutions
  • 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
  • HVAC system installation
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment repair
  • Team collaboration
  • Emergency repairs
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Excellent communication
  • Customer education

References

Available Upon Request

Military Service

US Army Helicopter Crew Chief, Sergeant, Honorably Discharged Veteran

Timeline

Master HVAC License - Board For Contractors And Tradesman

DPOR
12.2025 - 12.2028

HVAC Service Technician

Blackmon Service Inc
06.2024 - Current

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

10hr Construction Safety And Health - Construction Safety

OSHA 10
05.2001 -

Journeyman License - Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

Baltimore City Community College
09.1999 - 05.2003

EPA 608 Universal Certification -

Richmond Technical School

Low GWP Refrigerant Safety A2L Refrigerants - A2L Refrigerants

ESCO Group
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