Place a job on holdLast updated on 03/23/2023
Placing a job on hold pauses it until you can address whatever issue is preventing you from continuing with it.
Things to know
You can view a list of all appointments that are on hold at the bottom of the dispatch board.
When you place a job on hold, it means that you are waiting for something or someone in order to move forward with the job. Such as:
A permit is pending
You need authorization from a manager, subcontractor, or client before you continue
You are waiting for parts or materials you need to complete the job to be delivered
You haven't been able to get in touch with the customer to reschedule the job
Manage hold reasons
Adding job hold reasons that accurately reflect the reasons why jobs are placed on hold helps provide accurate reporting and record-keeping. Hold reasons should be meaningful, specific, and easy to understand by everyone at your business. Note: Only administrators and users with the correct permissions can manage hold reasons. Contact your administrator if you need permissions to manage hold reasons.
Add or edit a job reason
Go to the navigation bar and click Settings
.
In the side panel, click Operations > Cancel and Hold Reasons.
Click Add to add a job hold reason or Edit next to the job hold reason you would like to change.
Click Save.
Activate or deactivate job hold reasons
Job hold reasons can be deactivated or activated in bulk.
Go to the navigation bar and click the Settings .
In the side panel, click Operations > Cancel and Hold Reasons.
Check the box or boxes for the reason or reasons you would like to activate or deactivate.
Click Activate or Deactivate.
Confirm your activation or deactivation.
Place a job on hold
When placing a job on hold, all appointments for that job are placed on hold. You can reverse that action when you are ready to resume the job.
From the job you would like to place a hold on, click Job Actions > Hold All Appointments.
Select a hold reason from the dropdown and add comments, then click Hold.
When you're ready to resume all appointments, click Job Actions > Remove Hold From All Appointments.
Important note: Some features may not be currently included in your account and additional configuration may be required. Please contact technical support for details.
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