Paul Arvidson, Sr.
Cranston,RI
Summary
Dedicated custodian with expertise in cleaning protocols and safety compliance. Known for effective communication and strong team collaboration, ensuring clean and secure school environments.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
School Custodian
East Greenwich High School
East Greenwich, Rhode Island
09.2010 - 02.2025
- Cleaned and disinfected classrooms, restrooms, hallways, and common areas throughout school.
- Swept, mopped, and vacuumed floors, stairs, and carpets daily.
- Emptied trash bins from classrooms, offices, restrooms, and hallways each morning.
- Performed routine checks to support safe, sanitary conditions.
- Worked with staff to address maintenance needs quickly.
- Helped prepare facilities for school events and activities.
- Moved equipment and furniture to support thorough cleaning of spaces.
- Used cleaning equipment such as floor buffers and vacuum cleaners.
- Operated industrial cleaning equipment to complete custodial tasks quickly.
- Tracked janitorial supply inventory by checking stock, ordering needed items, and confirming receipt.
- Restocked restroom supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet tissue.
- Notified the supervisor of maintenance needs identified during custodial duties.
- Reported facility issues to administration for timely resolution.
- Reported unsafe conditions found within the facility to appropriate personnel.
- Followed safety procedures when using hazardous chemicals or operating machinery and equipment.
- Monitored entrances to support security and prevent unauthorized access.
- Kept building interiors presentable through routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Supported school events by setting up tables, chairs, and decorations.
- Managed waste disposal and recycling programs across school premises.
Hardwood Floor Specialist
Self Employed - Everlast Floors
Warwick, RI
1978 - 2016
- Installed hardwood flooring in residential and commercial properties with precision.
- Collaborated with clients to design custom flooring layouts that met their aesthetic and functional preferences.
- Conducted site assessments to determine project requirements and timelines accurately.
- Measured rooms to determine the amount of materials needed for installation.
- Installed hardwood flooring according to the manufacturer's specifications, using tools such as nail guns and saws.
- Utilized specialized tools like drum sanders, edgers and buffers for refinishing jobs.
- Finished hardwood floors by sanding, staining, sealing, and polishing them.
- Repaired damaged hardwood floors and subfloors before finishing and applied stain and sealer after sanding and cleanup.
- Repaired damaged wood floors by replacing boards or filling in cracks with putty.
- Provided guidance on proper care of newly installed hardwood floors.
- Informed customers on best practices for maintaining hardwood floors. on the importance of regular cleaning schedules for maintaining beautiful wood floors over time.
- Inspected hardwood floors for damage, warping, and other irregularities.
- Managed inventory of materials and tools for efficient project execution.
- Coordinated delivery of materials from suppliers to job sites on time and within budget.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards at job sites throughout projects.
- Established safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment at job sites. while working at job sites.
- Trained new workers on installation techniques and safety protocols effectively.
- Provided customer service through answering questions about products and installation techniques.
- Resolved customer inquiries and provided expert guidance on flooring options.
- Developed accurate project estimates based on customer requirements, labor costs, and material expenses to support informed decision-making.
- Organized and prepared a work trailer for upcoming sanding and finishing projects.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as buffering, waxing and recoating of finished floors.
- Executed tasks independently while collaborating with the team to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout each phase of the project.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA standards when handling hazardous chemicals like sealants and stains.
- Maintained accurate records of completed projects including details such as materials used and labor costs incurred.
- Operated power sanding and edging equipment, buffers and vacuums and hand scraped according to job requirements.
- Mastered hardwood flooring sanding and refinishing techniques and deployed the latest methods.
- Performed independently and as a team member with sole focus on meeting customer needs.
- Mastered hardwood flooring sanding and refinishing techniques and deployed the latest methods.
- Repaired damaged hardwood floors and subfloors before finishing and applied stain and sealer after sanding and cleanup.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Motorcycle Mechanic
Botvin Kawasaki
Daytona Beach, FL06-1975
Skills
- Cleaning protocols and sanitation techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive and floor maintenance
- Safe chemical disposal
- Safety compliance
- Building security and access control
- Room setup and breakdown
- Customer service and collaboration
- Effective communication skills
- Training and mentoring
- Time management
- Dependability and punctuality
- Crisis management
- Crisis management
- Facility operations
- Building security
- Facility Access control
- Room setup and breakdown
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Communication skills
- Training and mentoring
- Staff training
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Dependability
- Responsible and dependable
- Punctuality
- Work independently
- Crisis management
- Employee training
- Safety compliance
- Facility operations
- Dependability
- Access control
- Crisis management
Affiliations
- Motorcycle Riding, Assisting Elderly neighbors
Timeline
School Custodian
East Greenwich High School
09.2010 - 02.2025
Hardwood Floor Specialist
Self Employed - Everlast Floors
1978 - 2016
Certificate of Technical Studies - Motorcycle Mechanic
Botvin Kawasaki