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maintenanceMarch 26, 2025

Work Orders

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How to View Open Work Orders

Follow these steps to access your work order dashboard:

  1. Navigate to Work Orders:

    • Click on Maintenance in the left sidebar
    • Select Work Orders from the menu
  2. View current orders:

    • All open work orders appear under the Current dashboard
    • Review status, priority, and details at a glance

How to Create a Work Order

Follow these steps to create a new work order:

  1. Access the creation form:

    • Click on Maintenance in the left sidebar
    • Select Work Orders from the menu
    • Click the Add Work Order button

  2. Submit the work order:

    • Complete all required fields in the form
    • Add any relevant details or attachments
    • Review the information for accuracy
    • Click Create Work Order to submit

How to Edit a Work Order

Follow these steps to modify an existing work order:

  1. Navigate to the work order:

    • Click on Maintenance in the left sidebar
    • Select Work Orders from the menu
    • Locate and click on the specific work order
  2. Access the edit mode:

    • Click on the Edit button at the top of the page

  1. Make your changes:
    • Update the necessary fields in the work order form
    • Review all modifications for accuracy
    • Click Save to confirm your changes

How to Assign a Work Order to a Vendor

Follow these steps to assign a work order to a vendor:

  1. Navigate to the work order:

    • Click on Maintenance in the left sidebar
    • Select Work Orders from the menu
    • Locate and click on the specific work order
  2. Assign the vendor:

    • Find the Quick Actions section
    • Click on Assign Vendor
    • Select the appropriate vendor from the list

How to Delete a Work Order

Follow these steps to remove a work order from the system:

  1. Navigate to the work order:

    • Click on Maintenance in the left sidebar
    • Select Work Orders from the menu
    • Locate and click on the specific work order
  2. Delete work order:

    • Find the Quick Actions section
    • Click on Delete
    • Review the deletion warning
    • Confirm to permanently remove the work order

How to Close a Work Order

Follow these steps to complete and close a work order:

  1. Navigate to the work order:

    • Click on Maintenance in the left sidebar
    • Select Work Orders from the menu
    • Locate and click on the specific work order
  2. Close work order:

    • Find the Quick Actions section
    • Click on Close
    • Add any final notes or documentation
    • Confirm to close the work order

Follow these steps to connect an existing maintenance request with a work order:

  1. Navigate to the work order:

    • Click on Maintenance in the left sidebar
    • Select Work Orders from the menu
    • Locate and click on the specific work order
  2. Link the request:

    • Find the Quick Actions section
    • Click on Assign Maintenance Request
    • Select the appropriate maintenance request
    • Review the connection details
    • Confirm to link the request and work order

How to View Work Order Communications

Follow these steps to access the communication history for a work order:

  1. Navigate to the work order:

    • Click on Maintenance in the left sidebar
    • Select Work Orders from the menu
    • Locate and click on the specific work order
  2. Access communications:

    • Select the Communication tab in the work order details
    • View the complete history of messages and updates
    • Track all interactions between property managers and vendors

How to Create a Bill for a Work Order

Follow these steps to generate and manage bills for your work orders:

  1. Navigate to the work order:

    • Click on Maintenance in the left sidebar
    • Select Work Orders from the menu
    • Locate and click on the specific work order
  2. Create a draft bill:

    • Select the Bills tab
    • Click on Add Draft Bill

  1. Set up the bill:
    • Complete all required fields in the form
    • Review the information for accuracy
    • Click Submit to create the draft

  1. Finalize the bill:
    • When ready to process, locate the draft bill
    • Click the Convert to Bill button
    • Assign the bill to a vendor if needed

Note: Bills remain in draft status until assigned to a vendor. This allows for review and adjustments before final processing.