HVAC Installation Technician
Piedmont Climate Systems · Charlotte, NC
Mar, 2022 · Present
Lead residential and light-commercial installs of heat pumps, furnaces, air handlers, and ductless mini-splits (2–5 ton typical), averaging 8–12 completed systems per month.
Assist load-calc reviews (Manual J/S/D) with estimators; flag undersized returns and short duct runs before equipment is set.
Perform start-ups: nitrogen pressure test, vacuum to micron target, weigh-in charge, and verify superheat/subcooling with manifold gauges.
Handle warranty callbacks and punch-list items within 48 hours; document photos and readings in ServiceTitan.
Enforce ladder, PPE, and refrigerant safety on every site; zero recordable incidents on installs led in the past 18 months.
Apprentice HVAC Installer
Carolina Comfort Co. · Concord, NC
Jun, 2019 · Feb, 2022
Ran sheet-metal duct, flex, and fittings for new construction and retrofit change-outs under journeyman supervision.
Assisted refrigerant recovery, reclaim, and cylinder staging; labeled recovered refrigerants per shop SOP.
Staged condensers, air handlers, and line-set kits; hung evaporators and set pads to manufacturer clearances.
Helped with copper line-set routing, flare/braze joints, and condensate drain installs through finished spaces.
Kept vans stocked with fittings, hangers, and consumables; reduced mid-day supply runs for the crew.
Warehouse Helper / Trade-School Co-op
Metro Mechanical Supply · Charlotte, NC
Aug, 2018 · May, 2019
Pulled and staged condensers, furnaces, coils, and line-set kits for counter and will-call HVAC contractors.
Verified model numbers and serials against pick tickets; flagged damaged crates before truck load-out.
Assisted receiving of refrigerant cylinders and sheet-metal stock; maintained organized aisle and rack locations.
Supported Saturday co-op hours while enrolled in Central Piedmont HVAC diploma courses.