David Tokarski
Addison,IL
Summary
Highly skilled technician with significant experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, installing and repair of various systems including control and system design. Possess strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills necessary for diagnosing complex issues. Demonstrated success in improving system performance and reliability through preventative maintenance and timely repairs. Proven ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Control System Designer & New Equipment Startup
Premistar
Roselle, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Executed startup and commissioning processes for various new equipment, such as chillers, boilers, MUA units, rooftop units, and split systems, across diverse tonnage ranges and manufacturers.
- Designed and installed various control systems, including Pelican, Johnson Controls Verasys, Trane Tracer, and Carrier I-Vu.
- Conducted service appointments to diagnose and fix problems.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Service Manager
RMC Mechanical
Wood Dale, IL
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Established and enforced safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Analyzed existing processes for potential cost savings initiatives.
- Hired and trained service department staff to drive performance.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Performed root cause analysis on recurring problems encountered by customers.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to develop service offers and promotions.
- Represented the service department in executive meetings, providing reports and insights on performance and initiatives.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers, vendors, and suppliers.
- Pitched in to complete various duties during peak periods or employee absences.
Senior Service Supervisor
Climatemp Service Group
Broadview, IL
02.2008 - 01.2017
- Participated in various learning and educational opportunities to update and maintain job knowledge.
- Ensured all equipment was maintained in safe working order by performing regular maintenance checks.
- Created estimates for customers regarding cost of repair or replacement services for their HVAC-R systems.
- Performed emergency repairs on HVAC systems to restore heating and cooling services in critical situations.
- Explained proper use and care instructions to customers after completing a repair or installation job.
- Communicated with clients during service calls for top-quality customer service.
- Installed furnaces, boilers and A/C units in new and existing buildings and assessed functionality of existing units.
- Trained junior technicians on HVAC repair and maintenance techniques, tools, and safety practices.
Service Technician Installer
Tempco Heating And Air Conditioning Co
Arlington Heights, IL
03.2004 - 02.2008
- Created estimates for customers regarding cost of repair or replacement services for their HVAC-R systems.
- Installed, maintained, and repaired commercial and residential systems.
- Assisted in the selection and sizing of HVAC equipment for new installations, based on detailed load calculations.
- Installed new HVAC-R systems in residential and commercial settings according to manufacturer specifications.
Sheet Metal Worker
Air Rite Services
North Aurora, IL
07.1999 - 02.2004
- Local 265 Journeyman.
- Became Sheetmetal foreman supervising various projects, ensuring project tasks were met within certain constraints.
- Planned and laid out work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions, using measuring instruments.
- Installed sheet metal system in commercial and residential applications.
Installation and Service Technician
Rich Air & Heating
Addison, IL
12.1996 - 07.1999
- Repair and maintain residential and commercial HVAC systems.
- Sales of HVAC equipment, parts, and service contracts.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Education
TAB Certification
Sheetmetal Local #265
Carol Stream, IL04-2011
Welding Tig Mig Stick
Sheetmetal Local 265
Carol Stream, IL08-2002
HVACR
ETI
Itasca, IL10-1996
Skills
- Control system and panel design
- Equipment startup commissioning
- HVAC troubleshooting
- Project Management
- Service Management
- Equipment Sales Expertise
- Service and Maintenance Contract Sales
- Customer service
- System integration
- Technical documentation
- Building automation
- Effective communication
- Industrial automation
- Variable frequency drives
- Comprehensive Equipment Installation
Certification
- Tab Certified
- Dozens of classes and Certifications including Siemens LMV 3&5 Burner Controls, Pelican, Carrier I-vu, Carrier Comfort Link, Carrier system Vu, Pneumatics, Refrigerants including A2L, Honeywell and Fireye Flame Safe Guards,Trane Simbio and Tracer,Johnson Controllers, Microtech controllers, York Simplicity controls,York Reciprocating Chillers, Carrier Screw Chillers and large RTU, Trane Intellapak, Captive air DOAS systems and front end controllers, Laars and Raypak modular boilers including fintube models, Honeywell Spyder, Honeywell Zoning,Viconics Bac-net controllers.
Through out My Service Management term I brought in Manufactures Service Managers, Sales team, and Vendor's from local areas or from out of State to put on classes and certifications for our team. This went on every other Month for 4 years ranging from Zoom lock fittings and tools too TECs Doug Bare putting on Classes on Carrier Screw Machines.
Timeline
Control System Designer & New Equipment Startup
Premistar
08.2021 - Current
Service Manager
RMC Mechanical
01.2017 - 08.2021
Senior Service Supervisor
Climatemp Service Group
02.2008 - 01.2017
Service Technician Installer
Tempco Heating And Air Conditioning Co
03.2004 - 02.2008
Sheet Metal Worker
Air Rite Services
07.1999 - 02.2004
Installation and Service Technician
Rich Air & Heating
12.1996 - 07.1999
TAB Certification
Sheetmetal Local #265
Welding Tig Mig Stick
Sheetmetal Local 265
HVACR
ETI
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