JAMES SPEED
New York, NY ***** 919-***-**** **********@*****.***
EDUCATION
APEX Technical School
Long Island City, NY -- Sept. 2024
***-**** *** ************ *** Refrigeration Training Certificate Program
Principles of Electricity • Principles of Refrigeration • Electrical and Mechanical Troubleshooting • Electric Motors and Control • Performance Evaluation of Appliances • Service and Repair • Maintenance Techniques • Test Equipment • Commercial/Industrial Refrigeration • Troubleshooting Techniques • System Evaluation of Domestic Refrigeration and Window A/C Units • Electrical Schematic Reading
ABILITIES
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Repairs, Services, and Installation: Commercial and domestic repairs, pressure enthalpy diagrams, troubleshooting domestic units and pump down systems; general maintenance on air conditioning parts, disassembling and reassembling air conditioning units, welding, drafting, lay out man and leading man
Equipment: Gauge manifold, vacuum pump, recovery pump, recovery tank, nitrogen tank, ohm meter, nut drivers, charging cylinder, braze copper, electrical pliers, clamp-on, multi meter, screwdrivers, pliers, compressor analyzer, and acetylene torch for brazing
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Hard Working
Responsible
Reliable
Team Player
Dedicated
Customer Service
Professional Etiquette
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a challenging position in the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry utilizing my acquired knowledge and experience while gaining an opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health Card
SST 10-Hour Site Safety Training Card
Valid NYS Driver’s License
EPA 608 Universal Certification
F60 Fire Guard for Torch Operations
G 60 Torch Use of Flammable Gases
900 Hour Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certification-Top Tech Awards
WORK HISTORY
Careful Bus Co., Mechanic Assistant Helper 03/23-06/23
Brooklyn, NY
Dispatched service Technicians
Completed warranty claim reports
Completed customer shipping and receiving requests.
Maintained a computerized tracking system of all customers orders
Broadway Housing Communities, Facility Staff 02/22-10/22
New York, NY
Fully restore and sanitize apartments.
Perform basic HVAC, plumbing and electrical work when necessary.
Oversee the regular operation of the boiler/ furnace and gas heat.
Perform light construction duties including fixture installation, drains and sewage line stoppage.
Colombia University Facilities, Heavy Cleaner 05/19-10/19
New York, NY
Moving materials and furniture as required.
Strip and wax floors with cleaning equipment.
Polish marble and brass fixtures.
Madison Security Company, Security Guard 11/17-05/19
Bronx, NY
Meet guest and direct them to designated areas.
Versed with building procedures and post orders.
ABM Industries, Maintenance /Cleaner 04/15-10/17
New York, NY
Basic maintenance repairs.
Clean and maintain carpets and hard surface floors.
Cree Led Lighting Co., Assembler 09/14-02/15
Durham, NC
Performed standard tasks such as component installation, optical alignment, electrical wiring, hand soldering and cable harnessing on sub-assemblies.
Xerox, Pension /401K Benefit Specialist 07/98-03/14
Cary, NC
Rollover qualified IRA accounts, assisted employees with loans and withdrawals, calculated and mailed out checks.
Educated employees on fund reallocations, value of shares, vested account balances, pre-tax and after-tax earnings.
Prepared financial estimate, research calculations for retirement packages.