The Level 1 Shop Assistant has the primary responsibility of performing the cleaning tasks described on the following pages on a regularly scheduled weekly basis. Currently, this cleaning is performed on Mondays; however, it can be adjusted to suit the schedule of the part-time Shop Assistant. Regardless of which day of the week the cleaning occurs, the weekly cleaning must be carried out on the same day every week to ensure a consistently clean shop.
The target times noted below do not have to be rigidly adhered to but instead reflect how long the work typically takes given the average weekly work load in the shop. Actual times may vary and emphasis is placed on proper cleaning and not on hurried cleaning. Typically it will take from 2 to 2.5 hours to perform the weekly cleaning tasks; however, when in doubt, it is better to clean more rather than less. With the additional monthly cleaning duties, the total weekly cleaning time will range from 4 to 6 hours depending upon the week.
The primary purpose of weekly cleaning is to address the areas of the shop that might be missed during the regular daily cleanings. Dusting in corners, mopping, removing grime from shelves, cleaning the bathroom area, and other detailed cleaning is extremely important for quality shop operation. Quality auto repair work cannot be done in a filthy or disorganized environment and vigilant cleaning is in an important part of the repair process. In addition to the “clean as you go” approach undertaken by the shop technicians during the course of the actual repair work, this additional weekly cleaning keeps the shop environment tidy.
The use of Simple Green cleaning agent (referred to below) is almost always a reduced solution used from one of the two spray bottles. The spray bottle on the work bench contains a Simple Green reduced by approximately 1/3 water while the spray bottle on the sink counter contains a solution reduced using about 2/3 water. The heavier concentration of Simple Green on the workbench is to be used for cleaning in the shop work area, the tool rooms and other greasier areas. The weaker solution is to be used while cleaning the sink, bathroom, service stand area, parts area, and office area.
Also all mopping should be done with a well wrung mop head—sloshing water around the floor does not clean it. A damp mop head run over a swept floor will pick up dust and debris which can then be deposited into the mop bucket. It is also crucial to change the mop water often.
Please see illustration, Shop Footprint, for location of areas outlined below.
Every Monday
0. Prior to cleaning, use compressed air to lightly dust shop. (target time: 15 minutes)
a. ensure that the office door and bathroom door are shut during dusting
b. begin in the rear of the shop and, with the garage door open, blow dust from horizontal surfaces and crannies
c. continue compressed air dusting by directing dust and debris to the floor and toward the shop door
d. in a wide sweeping motion direct the dust and debris until all walls, shelves, benches, etc. are dusted and then blow the dust and debris out the garage door and onto the concrete pad
e. dust the parts area, tool areas, tool boxes, filing cabinets, service stand, benches, etc.
f. dust inside and around the lift
g. blow the debris off the pad and into the drain field to the left
h. repeat process as needed; however, this is not a comprehensive quarterly dusting
i. care must be taken not to damage inventory with high pressure compressed air and a regulator can be used if needed
1. clean the sink area (target time: 25 minutes)
a. clean the stainless steel sink using Comet cleaner
b. clean the mirror
c. clean the sink counter using Comet cleaner and/or Simple Green
d. clean the white shelves using Simple Green
e. clean the walls around the sink area using Simple Green
f. clean the floor of the sink area and rear of shop (behind the yellow line)
*first remove mat and bring outside for hose cleaning
*sweep completely
*spot clean any dirty areas with Simple Green and heavy duty paper towels
*mop the floor with a lightly damp and well wrung out mop
*hose off black mat and place back under sink
g. clean the washer and immediate area with Simple Green
h. clean the dryer and immediate area with Simple Green
i. clean the shelf directly above dryer with Simple Green
2. clean the bathroom (target time: 25 minutes)
a. scrub the toilet with Comet and one cup of bleach
b. clean the shower with Comet and/or Simple Green
c. clean the floor
*sweep completely
*spot clean any dirty areas with Simple Green and heavy duty paper towels
*mop the floor with a lightly damp and well wrung out mop
*wipe any dirty spots or built up dust from bathroom door, outlets, switches, etc.
*clean magazine rack as needed
3. empty all black trash cans inside the shop to the large blue cans located outside the shop (target time: 4 minutes)
4. sweep and mop office floor (target time: 15 minutes)
a. remove appropriate furniture to expose floor
b. sweep completely
c. spot clean any dirty areas with Simple Green and heavy duty paper towels
d. mop the floor with lightly damp and well wrung out mop
5. clean microwave oven (target time: 8 minutes)
a. clean inside walls
b. clean glass turn table
c. clean outside surface as needed
d. clean counter and immediate area
6. recycle waste oil to Advance Auto Parts at 10 th and Orange Avenue (target time: 20 minutes)
a. see related shop protocol regarding oil recycling
b. transport yellow oil container after removing funnel and after installing plug
c. reassemble oil container upon return
d. clean yellow oil container with Simple Green
7. shred documents (target time: 5 minutes)
a. examine documents while shredding to ensure important documents aren’t accidentally shredded—if in doubt set document aside for my review
8. wipe seats of chairs next to concrete table outside (target time: 2 minutes)
9. light cleaning of outside, weeding, and general tidying (target time: 10 minutes)
a. a comprehensive cleaning of the outside and more advanced landscaping maintenance occurs on the third and fourth Mondays of the month
In addition to weekly cleaning duties, the below monthly, quarterly and bi-annual duties are also to be performed. In combination with the weekly cleaning the duties described on the following pages will bring the day’s total cleaning time in the range of 4 to 6 hours.
First Monday of every month
1. clean the five black trash cans (target time: 15 minutes)
a. clean the trash cans outside on the concrete pad with Simple Green
b. rinse thoroughly with water from hose
2. clean computer monitors (desktop and laptop) (target time: 8 minutes)
a. use special cleaner for monitors located in the cleaning cabinet above the toilet
3. clean computer keyboard (desktop only) (target time: 8 minutes)
a. use cotton swabs and rubbing alcohol
4. clean both phones with rubbing alcohol to remove any grease (target time: 5 minutes)
5. clean press area (target time: 5 minutes)
a. wipe down press with Simple Green using heavy paper towels
b. lightly dust by using compressed air in press area including shelves
c. wipe down press handle
d. clean floor in and around press area with Simple Green
6. clean parts area (target time: 10 minutes)
a. lightly dust by using compressed air in parts area including shelves
b. wipe dust and debris off as needed
7. clean bike area (target time: 10 minutes)
a. wipe gray shelf
b. wipe walls and related areas
c. lightly dust with compressed air
Second Monday of every month
1. perform detailed cleaning of corners and perimeter of shop (target time: 2 hours)
a. use Simple Green and rinse with water before mopping
b. clean grime from doors, windows, walls, floors or other atypically dirty spots
c. wipe down exterior of red tool boxes with Simple Green
*wipe under drawer pulls
d. wipe down automotive lift
*wipe blue towers
*wipe black carriages
*wipe yellow arms
*wipe black drive over plate
*wipe pump assembly
2. performed detailed cleaning of coffee pot (target time: 18 minutes)
a. 10 minute bleach soak of pot, basket and basket holder
b. wipe down of machine
Third Monday of every month
1. pressure wash concrete pad (target time: 30 minutes)
a. pre-wash with full concentration of Simple Green and scrub with push broom
b. spot clean particularly dirty areas with small amounts of brake cleaner and a heavy paper towel
c. pressure wash brick patio and brick sidewalk
2. clean the lot of debris (target time: 18 minutes)
a. area to be clean extends from patio area to the street
b. dispose of litter and misc. debris
c. pressure wash butts and other tiny debris to street (see me for demonstration)
3. sweep and/or shovel debris from the curbs (target time: 20 minutes)
a. sweep excess gravel from street back into lot
b. sweep gutter from far rock flower bed to end of lot
c. sweep gutter across street from rock flower bed to curb drain
d. dispose of litter and misc. debris
4. wash entrance door with Simple Green (target time: 4 minutes)
a. wash door knob
5. clean the outside of the gray service stand (target time: 17 minutes)
a. wipe down computer
b. wipe down monitor
c. wipe down all surfaces
d. wipe down speakers
e. wipe down keyboard
6. clean the outside two gray filing cabinets (target time: 4 minutes)
7. wipe down engine hoist with Simple Green (target time: 6 minutes)
Fourth Monday of every month
1. maintain and groom landscaping (target time: 20 minutes)
a. weed, clean, and repair flower beds
2. clean chairs and stools (target time: 15 minutes)
a. vacuum office chair (shampoo if needed)
b. wipe shop stools using Simple Green solution and rinse with water
3. clean tool rooms #1 and #2 (target time:35 minutes)
a. lightly dust using compressed air
b. wipe shelves and other surfaces
c. clean grime as needed
d. clean the floor
*remove appropriate tools and/or equipment to expose floor
*sweep completely
*spot clean any dirty areas with Simple Green and heavy duty paper towels
*mop the floor with a lightly damp and well wrung out mop
4. clean stainless steel bench (if applicable) (target time: 9 minutes)
a. bench top may have parts for triage in which case do not clean
b. clean lower shelf and wipe fuel cans
c. clean under bench by sweeping then mopping
January 1 st, April 1 st, July 1 st, and October 1 st
1. comprehensively dust shop using compressed air
a. this dusting is similar to weekly dusting; however, expand the dusting to include ceiling area, above the bath area, above the bike area, inside the office, all inventory on all shelves, etc.
b. care must be taken not to damage inventory with high pressure compressed air and a regulator can be used if needed
2. pressure wash two large blue trash cans
a. clean as needed with Simple Green prior to pressure washing
3. pressure wash two green recycling cans
a. clean as needed with Simple Green prior to pressure washing
November 1 st and May 1 st
1. reseal VC tile on office floor
a. remove appropriate furniture to expose floor
b. thoroughly clean and scrub floor with Comet and Simple Green as needed
c. mop the floor with lightly damp and well wrung out mop
d. after floor dries, apply sealer per label instructions |