Aaron DeMaw
North Scituate
Summary
HVAC & Plumbing Contractor
Licensed in Connecticut & Rhode Island
Experienced contractor with a strong background managing day-to-day operations at All Star Mechanical. Proven track record of increasing efficiency and customer satisfaction through strategic problem-solving and high-quality service. Well-versed in HVAC-R and plumbing systems, with a focus on code compliance, system design, and maintenance. Known for effective leadership, team development, and driving operational excellence.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
All Star Mechanical
08.2002 - Current
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Participated in business events, conferences and trade shows to promote products and network with business owners and prospective clients.
- Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
- Maintained boilers, hot water systems, gas heating equipment and food service equipment.
Plumbing Apprentice
Brainard Plumbing & Mechanical
01.2004 - 08.2009
- Unclogged sinks and toilets for customers using tools and drain cleaners.
- Removed old sinks, toilets, and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
- Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
- Safely handled tools and equipment in large-scale projects.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
HVAC Technician /Assistant Manager
D & A Mechanical L.L.C.
09.2001 - 08.2004
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
- Kept accurate records of time and materials used for each job to compile into service reports.
- Closed out work orders after verifying completion with customers and reporting discrepancies discovered on job site.
- Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments.
- Maintained boilers, hot water systems, gas heating equipment and food service equipment.
- Repaired, replaced and serviced both residential and commercial HVAC equipment, components, and wiring.
- Supervised and instructed assistants.
- Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
HVAC Apprentice
Comfort Zone L.L.C.
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Repaired and installed split systems and boilers.
- Helped maintenance and building engineers make accurate assessments and repair plans for HVAC systems.
- Conducted safety analyses and hazard evaluations for systems.
- Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
- Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
- Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
HVAC Apprentice
Yankee Oil L.L.C
12.1996 - 12.1997
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
- Installed various types of ducted and ductless HVAC systems.
- In charge of shop inventory and distribution to employees trucks.
Education
GED -
Windham Technical High School
Windham, CT06-1996
Certification
- EPA - Universal Certified
- Installation of Uponor PEX piping certified.
- Installation of Gastite flexible gas piping certified.
- Installation of Trac Pipe flexible gas piping certified.
Licenses
State of Connecticut HVAC Contractor HTG.0400602-D1
State of Connecticut Plumbing Contractor PLM.0287879-P1
State of Rhode Island HVAC Contractor Refrigeration/Master 1 #00008746
State of Rhode Island Plumbing Journeyman Plumber #JP007860
Timeline
Plumbing Apprentice
Brainard Plumbing & Mechanical
01.2004 - 08.2009
Owner
All Star Mechanical
08.2002 - Current
HVAC Technician /Assistant Manager
D & A Mechanical L.L.C.
09.2001 - 08.2004
HVAC Apprentice
Comfort Zone L.L.C.
01.1997 - 01.2001
HVAC Apprentice
Yankee Oil L.L.C
12.1996 - 12.1997
GED -
Windham Technical High School
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