William Tom
Flushing
Summary
Detail-oriented technical professional with experience in regulatory compliance, building inspections, facilities operations, and construction-related activities. Skilled in managing field inspections, documenting project findings, coordinating corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with safety and building standards. Strong background in mechanical engineering technology with proficiency in technical software, reporting, and problem-solving. Seeking to leverage inspection and operational experience into a Project Manager / Project Coordinator role.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Inspector
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
03.2020 - Current
- Conduct technical inspections of residential buildings to ensure compliance with the New York City Housing Maintenance Code, Multiple Dwelling Law, fire safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Manage daily inspection assignments, prioritize field reports documenting deficiencies, violations, and corrective actions.
- Evaluate building systems including heating, plumbing, water supply, structural conditions to identify safety concerns and maintenance requirements.
- Investigate resident complaints submitted through NYC 311 and coordinate findings with internal teams and property management.
- Perform inspections for potential lead paint hazards and environmental safety concerns.
- Identify unauthorized building alterations, illegal conversions, and occupancy violations through field assessments and documentation review.
- Maintain accurate records by entering inspection results, photographs, and compliance information into department systems.
- Communicate findings to property owners, management representatives, and department personnel.
Facilities Custodian Assistant
Chung Pak Early Childhood Center (CPC)
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed daily facility maintenance operations to support a safe and functional environment for staff and students.
- Coordinated repair requests and performed preventative maintenance to reduce facility issues and downtime.
- Completed building repairs including drywall restoration, painting, plumbing repairs, and leak mitigation.
- Maintained inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment while ensuring proper resource availability.
- Supported facility improvement projects by assessing repair needs and completing corrective work efficiently.
- Performed routine safety inspections and security checks to maintain compliance with company standards.
- Followed workplace safety procedures and maintained clean, organized, and hazard-free facilities.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering Technology
New York City College of Technology (CUNY)
Brooklyn, NY06-2018
Skills
- Construction & Facilities Management
- Field Inspections & Quality Control
- Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
- Building Systems Evaluation
- Safety Compliance & Risk Assessment
- Contractor & Stakeholder Communication
- Issue Resolution & Corrective Actions
- Technical Reporting & Record Management
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Project & Business Tools: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Engineering & Design Software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Mastercam, MATLAB, CircuitLab
- Technical Knowledge: Building Systems, Mechanical Systems, Construction Processes, Safety Standards, Code Compliance
- Structural inspection
- Fire safety inspection
- Building codes
Certification
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health Certification
Timeline
Housing Inspector
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
03.2020 - Current
Facilities Custodian Assistant
Chung Pak Early Childhood Center (CPC)
07.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering Technology
New York City College of Technology (CUNY)