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Experienced HVAC Technician with 10+ years of combined experience in residential and commercial HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair. Skilled in working on a variety of HVAC and plumbing systems across multiple industries.

Certifications

EPA Universal, S.C. Manufacturing, Yellow Belt Training, OSHA 10-Hour

Skills

  • Mechanical Skills: HVAC/R repair and installation, facilities maintenance, general & low-voltage electricity, machinery maintenance, blueprint reading, forklift certified, crane and scissor lift operation, pipe brazing, pipe fitting, plumbing, pressure washing, production line setup
  • Electrical Skills: Basic residential electrical diagnostics and repair
  • Customer Skills: Customer service, sales, warranty handling, estimates
  • Computer Skills: Microsoft Word and Excel, computer hardware and network troubleshooting

Work Experience

HVAC and General Maintenance Technician — Aug 2025 - Present
Self Employed, Columbia, SC

  • Installation, maintenance, and cleaning of residential HVAC systems.
  • Install plumbing and electrical fixtures; repair and renovate decking, fencing, and other residential features.

HVAC Technician — Mar 2020 - Aug 2025
MTC, Florence, SC

  • Installation, maintenance, and cleaning of residential and commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems.

Warehouse Manager — Oct 2018 - Dec 2023
Baker Distributing, Florence, SC

  • Improved Inventory Records Accuracy and Cycle Count Variance by 75% over 5 years: Oversaw ordering, receiving, and organization of refrigeration and HVAC inventory items.
  • Processed warranty claims and answered sales and technical inquiries at the counter and on the phone.
  • Held third-key holder responsibilities, including opening/closing duties, after-hours and weekend on-call requests, and team oversight.
  • Repaired facilities and damaged HVAC units and resolved basic IT-related issues to minimize downtime.

Wire Setup Technician / Shift Lead — Mar 2015 - Oct 2018
Pilot Logistic Services (General Electric), Florence, SC

  • Promoted to Wire Setup Technician within seven months: Handled precise wire configurations and setups for industrial equipment.
  • As a Material Handler, delivered materials, loaded/unloaded freight trucks, and maintained accurate inventory records using Oracle ERP.
  • Advanced to 2nd-Shift Lead: Oversaw team operations, coordinated workflow, and ensured production targets and quality standards were met.

Pipefitter — Aug 2012 - Feb 2015
Viking Fire Protection, Florence, SC

  • Conducted routine inspections of installed piping, identified potential issues, and supported corrective maintenance. Maintained tools and equipment, upheld jobsite safety standards, and contributed to zero incident project delivery.
  • Safely and efficiently operated scissor lifts and forklifts to stage and position heavy piping materials.
  • Fabrication, alignment, and installation of fire-protection piping systems according to blueprints.
  • Cut, threaded, and beveled carbon steel and stainless-steel pipe using threading machines and cutting torches.

Tint Installer — Aug 2009 - Aug 2012
Evening Shade, Florence, SC

  • Installed window tint on automotive and commercial windows with precision and attention to detail.
  • Provided customer support, answering inquiries, scheduling appointments, and resolving concerns.
  • Assisted with sales by recommending tint options, explaining benefits, and processing transactions.

Satellite Installation Technician — Mar 2007 - July 2009
MasTec for DirectTV, Florence, SC

  • Installed residential satellite dishes on roofs and exterior walls, running and terminating RG-6 coaxial cable with proper grounding in compliance with NEC and company standards.
  • Diagnosed and resolved signal issues and provided clear usage instructions to customers.
  • Operated a company vehicle to complete service calls on time and according to routing plans. Maintained a strong safety focus by following fall-protection protocols and completing installations efficiently.

Material Handler B / Maintenance — Jan 2004 - Mar 2007
ESAB Group, Florence, SC

  • Managed inbound and outbound freight operations.
  • Operated material handling equipment such as forklifts, aisle-changing cranes, and pallet jacks.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on electric forklifts and cranes.
  • Conducted cycle counts and maintained accurate inventory records.

Raw Materials and Maintenance Technician — Aug 1998 - Dec 2003
H R S Textiles, Inc , Florence, SC

  • Managed chemical and dye formulations for non-woven textile production lines, refining mix ratios over time to enhance product consistency and throughput. Treated plant wastewater using pH adjustment and filter-press methods, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards.
  • Operated forklifts to support shipping operations, efficiently loading and staging outgoing freight.
  • Transitioned into maintenance technician role — performing preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, conveyors, and auxiliary equipment, minimizing downtime and extending asset life.

Education

Certificates, Electrical Diagnostics I, Electrical Testing Techniques, Electrical Diagnostics II — November 2025
Diesel Laptops, Columbia, SC

C.E.U. Certificate, S.C. Manufacturing Certificate, MSSC Certifications, OSHA 10-Hour — April 2015
Florence-Darlington Technical College, Florence, SC

C.E.U. Certificate, Yellow Belt Training, Safety Quality Maintenance Awareness, Forklift Safety — February 2015
Florence-Darlington Technical College, Florence, SC

High School Diploma
Darlington High School, Darlington, SC

References

Available upon request