Nicholas White
Newport News,VA
Summary
Resourceful HVAC, Plumbing, and Refrigeration professional with hands-on construction and service management experience. Led crews, coordinated daily operations, managed work orders, and oversaw HVAC installations. Expertise in troubleshooting, customer communication, and managing multiple projects to ensure safe and efficient completion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Service Manager
Starnes Mechanical
Newport News, Virginia
08.2023 - Current
- Installed HVAC systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
- Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
- Oversaw refrigeration systems, ensuring optimal performance to prevent service disruptions.
- Uncovered and corrected leaks with individual units and full refrigeration systems.
- Read and understood schematics in order to work on specific models.
- Installed water heaters and ensured proper functionality.
- Replaced broken pipes using appropriate tools and materials.
- Installed gas appliances such as stoves, dryers, furnaces and water heaters according to safety codes.
- Connected water supply lines to fixtures like sinks, dishwashers, washing machines.
Assistance Maintenance Supervisor
Drucker & Falk
Hampton, VA
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime.
- Coordinated scheduling of repairs and maintenance across multiple properties to optimize workflow.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs.
- Collaborated with contractors for specialized repairs and renovations.
- Ensured clear and safe workspace areas to comply with OSHA standards.
- Prepared vacant units for new residents, including repairs, touch-up work, fixture replacement, and general turnover maintenance.
Remodeler
Peninsula Homeworx
Williamsburg
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Bathrooms remodeling
- Led remodeling projects from planning through completion, upholding quality standards throughout the process.
- Installation and maintenance of new construction
- Performed various carpentry tasks, including framing and cabinetry installation.
- Installed drywall, trim, doors, windows, and cabinets.
- Installed various flooring materials with a focus on quality and durability.
- Repaired plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets and showers.
- Performed demolition work to remove existing structures in preparation for new construction.
- Exterior Trim on homes
- Conducted electrical installations and repairs for residential properties.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction through meticulous project completion and attention to professional details.
Maintenance Worker
Budlong Enterprises
Newport News
06.2014 - 03.2022
- Oversaw maintenance tasks for commercial and real estate properties, ensuring functionality and safety standards were met.
- Performed routine inspections of facility equipment and systems for maintenance needs.
- Conducted repairs on plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems throughout the premises.
- Executed remodeling and new construction projects involving plumbing, electrical, and mechanical utilities, contributing to facility improvements.
- Managed daily collection of trash and groundskeeping to maintain cleanliness and appearance of the building.
Tile Installer
Joel Fortune Homes
Newport News/Hampton
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Measured, cut, and installed ceramic, porcelain, stone, and marble tile in residential and commercial projects to meet design and functionality standards.
- Installed tiles on various surfaces to enhance aesthetics and durability. for kitchen, showers and bathroom floors.
- Use trowels of various sizes to distribute mortar evenly on the surface to be tiled.
- Use wet saws, tile scribes, or handheld tile cutters to create even edges.
- Selected materials aligned with project specifications and client requirements to deliver successful outcomes.
Deck Builder
MNK Unlimited
Portsmouth
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Constructed custom decks tailored to client specifications using diverse materials and tools.
- Sourced and purchased high-quality lumber for deck construction, ensuring material suitability for project needs.
- Measured and cut materials to specifications, ensuring structural integrity and design accuracy.
- Carefully followed blueprints or deck plans.
Education
Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, Virginia01-2018
Diploma -
Warwick High School
01-2015
Skills
- Technical expertise
- Safety compliance
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Time management
- Leadership
- Service efficiency
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Team Player
References
- Brad Mercier-Budlong Enterprise (Owner) - (757)-870-1733
- Jason Hamilton- Colonial Webb (Superintendent) - (941)-504-5193
- Zuleyka Alvarez - Starnes Mechanical (Office Manager) - (757)- 209-8227
Timeline
HVAC Service Manager
Starnes Mechanical
08.2023 - Current
Assistance Maintenance Supervisor
Drucker & Falk
03.2023 - 07.2024
Remodeler
Peninsula Homeworx
03.2022 - 03.2023
Tile Installer
Joel Fortune Homes
03.2019 - 10.2020
Deck Builder
MNK Unlimited
05.2017 - 10.2018
Maintenance Worker
Budlong Enterprises
06.2014 - 03.2022
Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration
Thomas Nelson Community College
Diploma -
Warwick High School