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Ricky Burton

St. Petersburg,FL

Summary

I have 35 years of operational experience in the HVAC industry. I'm interested in a position that allows me to maximize skills with an opportunity for advancement through demonstrated productivity. I am a complex problem-solver with analytical and a driven mindset. Dedicated to achieving demanding development objectives according to tight schedules while producing impeccable code.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Air Conditioning & Service Tech/ Lead Installer

Unique Services
06.2013 - 11.2023
  • Installation of air-handlers and condensers, from 1 ½ ton to 100 tons
  • Perform service and maintenance on HVAC equipment
  • Service mini split systems and water source equipment.
  • Lead Maintenance and Safety Coordinator
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through efficient use of technology resources.

Service Tech/Lead Installer

Service Experts
01.1992 - 05.2013
  • Installation of air-handlers and condensers, service, and maintenance of HVAC equipment
  • Perform all service and installation duties.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation to facilitate knowledge sharing among team members and support long-term maintenance efforts.

IAQ Supervisor/Lead Installer

Pure Air Control Services
01.1986 - 12.1992
  • IAQ duct and coil cleaning, blower wheels reconditioning air handlers, adding higher filtration to air handlers, installing heat pipe system
  • Prevent maintenance on air handler and condensers
  • I am also responsible for insulation of air handlers and condensers
  • I have experience in testing surrounding air by air-o-cells to determine safe level of air for occupied building.
  • Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures, leading to overall increase in effectiveness.

Air Conditioning and Heating Installer

Scott's Air Conditioning and Heating
01.1986 - 01.1992
  • Insulation of air handlers, condensers, flex duct, copper tubing hard and soft metal duct, duct board and pipefitting of drain lines
  • Installation of range hood exhaust fans/dryer vents and wiring of air handler and condensers low and high voltage.
  • New construction lead mechanic
  • Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.

Hull Maintenance Technician

U.S. Navy
01.1980 - 01.1985
  • Welding, gas, arch, pipefitting, air conditioning and refrigeration onboard ships
  • Onboard firefighting and nuclear biological chemical warfare defense
  • Small appliances training.

Education

SEPTEMBER 1980- APRIL 1985 -

U.S. NAVY
Jacksonville, FL
04.1985

GRADUATED -

HIGH SCHOOL - COUNTRYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Clearwater, FL
01.1980

Skills

  • Psychometric Charts
  • Thermo Meters Knowledge
  • Application Development
  • AC/Refrigerant Components
  • Refrigerants ratings
  • Highly Motivated
  • Engineering drawing/Blue prints
  • Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
  • Needs Assessments

Certificates Awards

  • CLASS A WELDING CERTIFICATION
  • RACCA OF TAMPA - FREON RECOVERY, DUCT MECHANIC AND SERVICE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION
  • CARRIER CORP OF FLORIDA TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CONDENSERS AND AIR HANDLERS
  • TRAIN OF FLORIDA TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CONDENSERS AND AIR HANDLERS
  • PACS - INDOOR ENVIRONMENT DIAGNOSTIC TRAINING PROGRAM

Timeline

Air Conditioning & Service Tech/ Lead Installer

Unique Services
06.2013 - 11.2023

Service Tech/Lead Installer

Service Experts
01.1992 - 05.2013

IAQ Supervisor/Lead Installer

Pure Air Control Services
01.1986 - 12.1992

Air Conditioning and Heating Installer

Scott's Air Conditioning and Heating
01.1986 - 01.1992

Hull Maintenance Technician

U.S. Navy
01.1980 - 01.1985

SEPTEMBER 1980- APRIL 1985 -

U.S. NAVY

GRADUATED -

HIGH SCHOOL - COUNTRYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Ricky Burton