Create and Use Checklists for Jobs, Clock-In/Clock-Out, and Mobile Completion

Written By Tyler Woods

Last updated 2 days ago

Objective

This video explains how to create, configure, and use Checklists in the Price Book so technicians can complete required job, clock-in, and clock-out forms on mobile. It also covers how admins can review submitted checklist results in the web timesheet view.

Key Steps

1. Open the Checklist feature in Price Book 0:00

  • Go to Settings.

  • Open Price Book.

  • Select Checklist at the top.

  • Review the list of existing checklists before creating or editing one.

2. Open an existing checklist or create a new one 0:14

  • From the checklist list, select the checklist you want to work on.

  • Click Edit to open the checklist builder.

  • Use the preview area to see what technicians will see on mobile.

  • Confirm whether the checklist is for a job/visit, clock-in, or clock-out workflow.

3. Add the correct question types 0:30

  • Choose the question type that matches the information you need collected:

    • Short answer: one-line text response.

    • Long answer: multi-line text response.

    • Drop-down choice: select one option from a list.

    • Checklist: multiple selectable items.

    • Numerical answer: digits only.

    • Image uploader: upload from gallery or take a photo.

    • Date picker: select a date.

    • Signature: capture a signature for approval or sign-off.

  • Add as many questions as needed for the workflow.

4. Configure checklist behavior and required completion rules 1:16

  • Decide whether the checklist should require all items to be completed before moving on.

  • If enabled, technicians must finish the checklist before continuing.

  • Use this setting when the checklist must be completed in one pass.

  • Confirm which items are required so the technician cannot skip critical fields.

5. Set up a job or visit checklist 2:22

  • Assign the checklist to a job or visit type.

  • Choose whether the checklist should automatically attach when a job is created.

  • If needed, set a service type trigger so the checklist appears only for specific jobs (for example, a window washing service type).

  • Decide whether the checklist can also be added manually by an admin or user.

6. Choose flexible or sequential completion 2:44

  • Select Flexible if technicians may complete items in any order.

  • Select Sequential if technicians must complete items in the exact order shown.

  • Use sequential mode when one step depends on another or when the process must follow a strict order.

7. Require checklist completion before job completion 2:50

  • Enable the option that prevents the job or visit from being completed until the checklist is finished.

  • Verify that the Complete Job or Complete Visit button is disabled until all required items are done.

  • Mark any fields that must be completed before the job can be closed out.

8. Create clock-in and clock-out checklists 3:11

  • Build separate checklists for clock in and clock out workflows.

  • Assign the checklist to the correct employee role, such as Salesman.

  • Keep these checklists short and easy to complete.

  • Confirm the checklist appears when the employee selects the matching clock action.

9. Set clock checklist frequency and skip behavior 3:44

  • Choose whether the clock checklist should appear only once per day.

  • Use this setting when the same question should not repeat after the first response.

  • Decide whether employees can skip the checklist.

  • If skip is allowed, understand that the employee may be prompted again later if the checklist was not completed.

10. Review checklist results in the web timesheet view 4:45

  • Open the admin timesheet or web results view.

  • Locate the submitted checklist entry.

  • Review collected responses, including:

    • signatures

    • photos

    • text answers

    • dates

  • Note that submitted checklist results can be viewed, but not edited, from this screen.

  • If needed, add or update a checklist from the web view when configuring records.

11. Complete clock-in and clock-out checklists on mobile 5:28

  • On the mobile device, select the appropriate clock action.

  • For clock in, choose the role (for example, Salesman), answer the prompt, and tap Submit.

  • For clock out, answer the prompt or choose Skip if allowed.

  • If skipped, the employee will still clock out, but the checklist may appear again later depending on the configuration.

  • Confirm the response is saved to the company timesheet.

12. Complete a job or visit checklist on mobile 6:15

  • Open the job or visit that has an assigned checklist.

  • Tap the floating checklist button showing progress (for example, X out of X completed).

  • Fill out each question type as prompted.

  • Submit the checklist when finished.

  • If the checklist is already submitted, reopen it only if editing is allowed by your permissions or workflow settings.

13. Verify mobile input behavior for each field type 7:03

  • Confirm that each field opens the correct input method on mobile:

    • text fields show a keyboard

    • numerical fields show number-only input

    • date fields open a date selector

    • signature fields open the signature capture area

  • Test the checklist before rolling it out to technicians.

  • Make sure the mobile preview matches the intended workflow.

Cautionary Notes

  • Do not enable required completion rules unless the checklist truly must be finished before the job can close.

  • If you allow skipping on clock-out checklists, employees may be prompted again later if the checklist was not completed.

  • Submitted checklist results can be viewed in the admin timesheet, but they are not editable there.

  • Make sure the correct role, job type, or service type is selected so the checklist appears for the right users.

  • Test the checklist on mobile before assigning it company-wide.

Tips for Efficiency

  • Keep clock-in and clock-out checklists very short to reduce friction.

  • Use drop-downs, checklists, and numerical fields when you want faster, more consistent answers.

  • Use sequential mode only when order matters; otherwise, flexible mode is easier for technicians.

  • Require only the fields that are truly necessary to avoid slowing down job completion.

  • Preview the checklist on mobile after every change to confirm the technician experience is correct.

Link to Loom

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