View, Create, Filter/Search, Categories, Export/Share Maintenance
Viewing Maintenance Lists
Navigating between internal Work Orders and incoming Tenant Requests.
Steps:
To monitor the physical upkeep of your properties:
- Navigate: Click the Maintenance (Wrench Icon) in the left sidebar.
- Dashboard Overview: Two metric tiles at the top show you the total number of Pending Work Orders and Pending Tenant Requests currently active.
- Switch Views: Use the tabs below the metrics to toggle between lists:
- WORK ORDERS: Displays professional repair tasks, typically created by staff.
- TENANT REQUESTS: Displays issues reported directly by residents through their portal.
- Identify Progress: Look for status badges like “Requested” (New) or “Created” (Assigned) to prioritize urgent repairs.
Creating a New Work Order: Initiating internal repair tasks and assigning them to specific properties and categories.
Steps:
To create an internal maintenance task:
- Initiate: In the WORK ORDERS tab, click the orange + CREATE WORK ORDER button.
- Select Location: Choose the Property where the work is required from the dropdown.
- Set Category: Select a Category (e.g., Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical) to help organize your records and reporting.
- Define the Task: Enter a clear Title and a detailed Description of the problem or maintenance needed.
- Save: Click the orange SAVE button. You can add workers and documents to the record after it is created.
Creating a New Tenant Request
Manually recording an issue reported by a tenant via phone or in person.
Steps:
If a tenant reports an issue outside of the portal, you can record it for them:
- Initiate: In the TENANT REQUESTS tab, click the orange + CREATE TENANT REQUEST button.
- Enter Details: Provide a Title (e.g., “Leaking Sink”) and a detailed Description of the resident’s concern.
- Categorize: Select the appropriate Category for the repair.
- Link to Tenant: Select the Tenant reporting the issue from the dropdown to link it to their unit and history.
- Save: Click SAVE. Once saved, you can convert this request into a formal Work Order.
Managing Maintenance Categories
Customizing repair types to match your organization’s workflow.
Steps:
To organize your maintenance data effectively:
- Action: Click the orange MANAGE CATEGORIES button at the top right of the Maintenance page.
- Configure: Add, edit, or remove categories such as “HVAC,” “Landscaping,” or “General Repair.”
- Standardization: Using consistent categories across your portfolio makes it easier to track which properties have recurring issues in specific areas (like plumbing or electrical).
Searching & Filtering Maintenance Records
Using filters to locate specific work orders or requests by property, unit, and status.
Steps:
To find specific maintenance items in a large list:
- Search Bar: Type keywords or ID numbers into the Search Bar for instant results.
- Advanced Filters: Use the dropdown menus to narrow your view by:
- Property / Unit: View all repairs for a single building.
- Category: Focus only on specific trades (e.g., see all current “Plumbing” jobs).
- Status: Filter by Created, Active, or Completed to see what tasks are still outstanding.
- Organization: Use the Group By dropdown to sort the table by Property or Worker for a better overview of your team’s workload.
Exporting & Sharing Maintenance Data
Generating repair reports in PDF or Excel for owners and vendors.
Steps:
To share maintenance history or current “To-Do” lists:
- Open Menu: Click the Three Vertical Dots Icon in the top-right corner of the table.
- Select Format:
- PDF Icon: Best for sending a professional summary to a property owner.
- Excel Icon: Best for sharing a task list with a maintenance crew or contractor.
- Envelope Icon: Directly email the current filtered list to an external recipient.
- Reset: Click Reset Filters in the same menu to return to the full maintenance overview.
