According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Collect and test samples of cleaning solutions or vapors. | 83% |
| Rinse objects and place them on drying racks or use cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces. | 79% |
| Apply paints, dyes, polishes, reconditioners, waxes, or masking materials to vehicles to preserve, protect, or restore color or condition. | 79% |
| Clean and polish vehicle windows. | 78% |
| Drive vehicles to or from workshops or customers' workplaces or homes. | 78% |
| Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, or hoses. | 78% |
| Clean the plastic work inside cars, using paintbrushes. | 78% |
| Inspect parts, equipment, or vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations. | 77% |
| Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or other compounds, according to formulas. | 74% |
| Disassemble and reassemble machines or equipment or remove and reattach vehicle parts or trim, using hand tools. | 74% |
| Maintain inventories of supplies. | 74% |
| Pre-soak or rinse machine parts, equipment, or vehicles by immersing objects in cleaning solutions or water, manually or using hoists. | 73% |
| Turn valves or disconnect hoses to eliminate water, cleaning solutions, or vapors from machinery or tanks. | 72% |
| Turn valves or handles on equipment to regulate pressure or flow of water, air, steam, or abrasives from sprayer nozzles. | 72% |
| Sweep, shovel, or vacuum loose debris or salvageable scrap into containers and remove containers from work areas. | 71% |
| Monitor operation of cleaning machines and stop machines or notify supervisors when malfunctions occur. | 71% |
| Lubricate machinery, vehicles, or equipment or perform minor repairs or adjustments, using hand tools. | 70% |
| Press buttons to activate cleaning equipment or machines. | 70% |
| Connect hoses or lines to pumps or other equipment. | 67% |
| Transport materials, equipment, or supplies to or from work areas, using carts or hoists. | 66% |
| Fit boot spoilers, side skirts, or mud flaps to cars. | 56% |
