Andrew L

To obtain a position within an organization that will enable me to utilize my previous experience, educational background, and ability to work well with people.

HVAC Technician at Pinewood Heating and Air Conditioning (2016-01 – Present)

• Install new heating, cooling and ventilation systems
• Carry out mechanical and electrical inspection and maintenance on equipment to bring them to optimal performance
• Give preventative maintenance inspections performed to representative/owner and suggest corrective actions to be applied
• Complete and submit needed paperwork in a timely manner to the service coordinator
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC/R equipment
• Apply local HVAC codes in a practical manner on each job
• Provide excellent customer service
• Maintain accurate inventory of all equipment and HVAC resources

Sheet Metal Worker at GD Sheet Metal, Thornhill, ON; Metalcraft Sheet Metal, Woodbridge, ON; Belair Sheet Metal Ltd., Concord, ON (2012-01 – 2016-12)

Shortage of work

• Layout, measure, and mark dimensions and reference lines on material, such as roofing panels, according to drawings or templates, using calculators, scribes, dividers, squares, and rulers
• Maneuver completed units into position for installation, and anchor the units
• Install assemblies, such as flashing, pipes, tubes, heating and air conditioning ducts, furnace casings, rain gutters, and down spouts, in supportive frameworks
• Installation of HVAC duct work and HVAC inline equipment
• Interpret technical drawings or specifications to define work to be done on cooling and heating systems
• Repairing or replacing defective equipment, components or wiring
• Testing electrical circuits and components for continuity, using electrical test equipment
• Complying with all applicable standards, policies and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area
• Reassembling and testing equipment following repairs
• Inspecting and testing system to verify system compliance with plans and specifications and to detect and locate malfunctions

Maintenance Assistant at Toronto Catholic District School Board (2009-01 – 2012-12)

End of Contract

• Responsible for general safety and security of facility, furnishings, and equipment with maintenance management
• Relays all pertinent information/issues/needs/ideas to management staff as appropriate
• Completes all daily maintenance requests and reports any unfinished work to maintenance management
• Inspects all equipment for proper functioning on a regular basis
• Responsible for working with tools, ladders, and maintenance supplies as directed
• Supports facility maintenance inspection processes, forwards feedback to maintenance management
• Attends required staff development meetings/programs

Sheet Metal Mechanic / Apprentice at LOCAL 285 (Cool Tech Installation, York Sheet Metal, Design Ventilation, PM Sheet Metal) (2001-01 – 2008-12)

Shortage of work

• Plan, layout, fabricate, assemble, install and repair sheet metal parts, utilizing a knowledge of working characteristics of metallic and nonmetallic materials, machining and layout and techniques
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling and installing sheet metal products
• Installing air conditioning and refrigeration equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair unserviceable heating and cooling systems
• Installation of HVAC duct work and HVAC inline equipment
• Interpret technical drawings or specifications to define work to be done on cooling and heating systems
• Installing gas and air conditioning lines to cooling and heating systems
• Fasten seams and joints together with welds, bolts, cement, rivets, solder, caulks, metal drive clips, and bonds to assemble components into products or to repair sheet metal items
• Trim, file, grind, buff, and smooth surfaces, seams, and joints of assembled parts, using hand tools and portable power tools

Electrical Apprentice at Wolfedale Electric Ltd., Mississauga, ON; Saturn Electrical Co., Vaughan, ON (1998-01 – 2001-12)

• Repairing or replacing small components
• Monitoring electrical components
• Performs related work as required by licensed Electrician
• Troubleshooting electrical problems
• Testing circuits and connections using electrical test equipment

Certificate of Qualification in Sheet Metal Worker (Journeyman) – George Brown College

Certification in G3 (Gas Technician) – George Brown College

Certification in Aerial work platform (AWP) Operator Certification – Canadian Forklift Training Centre

Certification in Forklift Operator Certification (Counter Balance, Raymond Reach) – Canadian Forklift Training Centre

Certification in Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP/CFC) – Hi Mark Occupational Skills Training Centre Ltd.

Certification in Fall Protection – Act First Safety

Certification in WHMIS – Act First Safety