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Work Orders
Create, assign, track, and close work orders to keep your properties running smoothly.
Creating a Work Order
Work orders are the primary way to track tasks, repairs, and requests across your properties.
- Go to Work Orders and tap the + button
- Select the property and optionally a specific room
- Enter a clear title (e.g., "Leaking faucet in bathroom")
- Add a detailed description of the issue
- Set the priority: Low, Normal, High, or Urgent
- Optionally attach one or more photos
- Tap Create
Screenshot of the work order creation form with title, description, priority selector, and photo attachment button
Assigning Work Orders
Assign a work order to a specific team member so they receive a push notification and can begin working on it.
- Open an unassigned work order
- Tap the Assign button
- Select a team member from the list (filtered by property access)
- The assignee receives a push notification immediately
Screenshot of the assignee selection sheet showing team member names and roles
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You can reassign a work order at any time by opening it and tapping the current assignee's name.
Status Flow
Every work order follows a clear lifecycle from creation to completion.
Open
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Claimed
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In Progress
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Needs Parts
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Completed
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Verified
| Status |
Meaning |
Who Transitions |
| Open |
Work order created, awaiting action |
Creator |
| Claimed |
A technician has claimed the work order and will begin shortly |
Assignee |
| In Progress |
Assignee is actively working on it |
Assignee |
| Needs Parts |
Work is on hold waiting for parts or materials |
Assignee |
| Completed |
Work is done, awaiting verification |
Assignee |
| Verified |
Issue resolved and verified by a manager |
Manager / Admin |
Photos & Notes
Document issues visually and keep a running log of updates on each work order.
Adding Photos
- Open a work order and tap Add Photo
- Choose Take Photo (opens camera) or Choose from Library
- The photo is uploaded and attached to the work order
- All team members on the work order can see attached photos
Screenshot of a work order with two attached photos showing a before and after comparison
Adding Notes
Use the notes section to add updates, record findings, or communicate with other team members about the work order. Notes are timestamped and attributed to the author.
Screenshot of the work order notes section with timestamped entries from different team members
Closing a Work Order
- The assignee marks the work order as Completed when work is done
- A Manager or Admin reviews the completed work
- If satisfactory, they tap Verify to close the work order
- If more work is needed, they can add a note and move it back to In Progress
Auto-Escalation
PropertyPlex can automatically escalate work orders that sit unresolved past a configurable threshold.
warningHow Escalation Works
- When a work order stays in Open status for longer than the threshold, its priority is automatically raised
- The property's Manager and Admin are notified via push notification
- Default thresholds: Urgent = 2 hours, High = 8 hours, Normal = 24 hours, Low = 48 hours
- Configure thresholds per property in Property Settings → Escalation Rules