Mark McAfee
Bloomsburg,PA
Summary
Hardworking HVAC professional with a history of managing residential and commercial HVAC needs with skillful and efficient repairs. Skilled with testing building systems to identify faults and implement proper course for repair/improvements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC-R Mechanic
Geisinger Medical Center
10.2012 - Current
- Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
- Replaced and repaired many components related to maintaining working conditions for customers (HVAC-R, Plumbing, and Electrical systems)
- Assembled air ducts, piping, discharge/relief valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
- Connected heating and air conditioning equipment to electrical, water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
- Located and marked HVAC-R units, pipes, electrical feeds, building controls, utility chases and duct connections in walls and floors to help with remodels and new construction.
- Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
- Optimized performance by balancing systems and calibrating controls.
- Consulted with customers to trace malfunctions and identify root causes, completing speedy repairs to return occupied spaces to occupied standards.
- Optimized energy consumption in client facilities by recommending energy-efficient equipment upgrades.
- Tested automatic, programmable, and wireless thermostats in residential or commercial buildings to decrease energy usage.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open communication channels with colleagues during projects or troubleshooting sessions when assistance was needed.
- Collaborated with team members and contractors to complete large-scale commercial work/installations within project deadlines.
- Assisted in the training of new technicians by sharing knowledge of best practices, safety protocols, and problem-solving techniques in the field.
- Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
- Responded in several emergency scenarios to restore power, plumbing and HVAC-R services in a timely manner.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schematics and engineering specifications to diagnose, repair issues, and assist contractors.
- Calibrated gas boilers to achieve maximum efficiency.
- Maintained boilers, chillers, hot water systems, steam supply systems, chilled water systems, gas heating equipment, food service equipment, service (potable) and drainage (waste) piping, electrical components found within residential, office and medical facilities.
HVAC Installer
Geo Climate Control
05.2008 - 11.2010
- Installed air ducts, zone dampers, zone controls, ERV's, conventional heat pumps, water sourced heat pumps, geothermal piping, associated accessories for highest efficiency of geothermal systems, gas furnaces/boilers.
- Operated heavy equipment to better assist in the completion of jobs.
- Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations before installing new equipment in a timely and clean manner.
- Shadowed lead service technician and other service staff to gain a better understanding of how to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions.
- Cleaned, organized parts, and maintained a proper work area to help streamline efficiency of work in and out of the main shop.
- Maintained a clean and safe work area whenever onsite of a job.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Design
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA12.2011
High School Diploma -
Millville Junior/Senior Highschool
Millville, PA06.2006
Skills
- System Troubleshooting (HVAC-R, electrical, and plumbing)
- Blueprint Reading
- Electrical Schematic Reading
- Ability to balance water/air systems
- Considerate Mechanical knowledge/understanding
- Control systems knowledge/understanding
- Effective Communicator
- Critical Thinker
- Adaptable/flexible
Timeline
HVAC-R Mechanic
Geisinger Medical Center
10.2012 - Current
HVAC Installer
Geo Climate Control
05.2008 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Design
Pennsylvania College of Technology
High School Diploma -
Millville Junior/Senior Highschool