James Earp
Bolivia,NC
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Setting up and operating Quality Control equipment Project Management Excellent Communication HVAC systems Schedule optimization Subcontractor oversight OSHA Compliance Site Management Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Vendor Relations Job Site Setup
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC Counter Sales
Brady Trane Supply
Wilmington, NC
03.2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
HVAC Counter Sales & Support
Longley Supply
Wilmington, NC
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Customer Service
- Technical Service Advisor for Mitsubishi Equipment
- Locating Parts and Ordering
- File Warranty Parts for credits
- Programming of ECM Motors
- Inside equipment sales and system match ups
- Provide Technical Assistance to HVAC customers
- Assist Outside Sales with technical assistance and sale assistance
- Cycle Counts of Inventory
- Assist the Plumbing & Electrical trade customers on Counter Sales
- Maintain & Clean company location HVAC equipment
- Keep HVAC parts and equipment zoned
- Communicate with Customers & Vendors
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
HVAC COMMERCIAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Newcomb And Company
Raleigh, NC
12.2019 - 08.2022
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing and restoring machines to peak performance
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards
- Performed maintenance duties and safely handled chemicals and solutions
- Evaluated systems according to predetermined checklist and noted issues
- Trained new hires on maintenance of equipment.
MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
WakeMed
01.2017 - 12.2019
- While at WakeMed I Was a Property Service Technician I took care of 11 properties that WakeMed has as satellite doctor offices Open new work orders for task needing to be completed
- Manage and schedule vendors for routine inspections of life and safety items
- After vendors and I inspected I would document and keep records
- Manage contractors as they came onsite to perform work duties
- Project manager for upfits and new construction
- Would perform walk thru as building moves forward to check quality of work and create punch list for contractors of things needed to be covered
- Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups
- Filled out detailed work orders for each job completed
- Closed out work orders after verifying completion.
HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Comfort Systems USA
12.2016 - 01.2017
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing and restoring machines to peak performance
- For a variety of customers, Hospital, doctor offices as well as chain of stores
- Performed maintenance duties and safely handled chemicals and solutions.
HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN
MSS Solutions
01.2011 - 12.2016
- Service Heating and Air on variety of equipment
- Starting and testing system operations
- Take care of one of largest customers BB&T Corporate offices located from highway 95 Greenville NC to Myrtle Beach SC
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Johnston Controls
04.2010 - 01.2011
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Piedmont AC
12.2007 - 04.2010
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues
- Discussed with customers any issues found and what it would need to repair
- Repaired equipment when approved by customer
- Repairs ranged from low voltage wiring, Freon leaks, bad motors, circuit boards
- Connectors, capacitors and relays.
HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN
South East Mechanical Services
12.2004 - 12.2007
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work
- Repaired and replaced heating and air conditioning systems for commercial customers.
SERVICE TECHNICIAN PROJECT, MANAGER
INSTALLATION, Security Erectors
12.2001 - 12.2004
- Installation tech/service – install, service, and oversee CCTV, security, data, & phone installation
- Removed out dated data cabinets and installed new communication cabinets, changed from data ports to new data racks, terminate at both ends and test
- Projects Manager for subcontractors for jobs on the east coast to west coast
- Managed until completion of jobs
- Held meeting with subcontractors to review blue prints
- Installed new security systems as well as program
- Set new employee and exiting employees badge access or terminating exiting employees access.
COMMERCIAL
HVAC SHEET METAL, STATEWIDE HEATING & AIR
02.1997 - 12.2001
- Planned and laid out work from sketches, drawings, specifications and work orders
- Installed duck work, units, low voltage wiring and plumbing of work for drains
- Run gas lines as well as braze copper lines
- Pressured test freon lines for any leaks
- Worked with start up crew to start and check system operations.
SERVICE ENGINEER
XRAY, Medical Imaging Service, GARNER
05.1995 - 02.1997
- Installed, configured and tested equipment on specialized platforms for doctor office's and hospitals.
SHEET METAL MECHANIC
HVAC, Newton Penny Service Company
03.1993 - 05.1995
- Install HVAC residential equipment Fabricate duck work layout system setup
Education
High School Diploma -
Enloe High School
Raleigh, NCHigh School Diploma -
American Academy
Miami Beach, FLSkills
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Multitasking Strengths
- Customer Satisfaction
- Merchandise Sales
- Inventory Recordkeeping
- Product Guidance
- Inspecting Merchandise
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Relationships
- Product Restocking
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- I take a lot of pride in my work and want it done right the first time
- I will always go the extra mile to be sure work is completed on time
- I take pride of taking care of customers to make sure they are happy and satisfied with the services they receive
- Without customers, myself and co-workers would not have jobs
- I'm a fast learner so my ‘break-in period' is short
- CERTIFICATIONS
- AC Trouble Shooting, American Hermetic, R-410 A Freon Gas Furnaces, OSHA
- Trained/Certified, EPA
Certification
- EPA Clean Air Section 608
- OSHA 10
- Certified Mitsubishi TSA
- A/C Troubleshooting
- American Hermetics
- Furnace Troubleshooting
Timeline
HVAC Counter Sales
Brady Trane Supply
03.2025 - Current
HVAC Counter Sales & Support
Longley Supply
08.2022 - 03.2025
HVAC COMMERCIAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Newcomb And Company
12.2019 - 08.2022
MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
WakeMed
01.2017 - 12.2019
HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Comfort Systems USA
12.2016 - 01.2017
HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN
MSS Solutions
01.2011 - 12.2016
HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Johnston Controls
04.2010 - 01.2011
HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Piedmont AC
12.2007 - 04.2010
HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN
South East Mechanical Services
12.2004 - 12.2007
SERVICE TECHNICIAN PROJECT, MANAGER
INSTALLATION, Security Erectors
12.2001 - 12.2004
COMMERCIAL
HVAC SHEET METAL, STATEWIDE HEATING & AIR
02.1997 - 12.2001
SERVICE ENGINEER
XRAY, Medical Imaging Service, GARNER
05.1995 - 02.1997
SHEET METAL MECHANIC
HVAC, Newton Penny Service Company
03.1993 - 05.1995
High School Diploma -
American Academy
High School Diploma -
Enloe High School
Contact
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