Work Orders

Work orders are at the heart of Simple Time. Each work order represents a job that needs to be done for a client at a specific location. They help you organize, assign, and track all the work your team performs.

What is a Work Order?

A work order captures everything about a job:

• What needs to be done (title, description, line items)
• Who the job is for (client and site)
• Who is doing the work (assigned team members)
• When the work is scheduled (one time or recurring)
• How long it takes (time entries logged by your team)

How Work Orders Fit Together

Work orders connect several parts of Simple Time:

• Clients — Every work order is linked to a client, so you always know who the job is for.
• Sites — Jobs happen at specific locations. Each work order is tied to a client site.
• Team Members — You assign one or more workers to each job.
• Time Entries — Your team logs their hours directly against work orders.
• Line Items — Break down the job into individual tasks or materials with associated costs.
• Calendar — Plan scheduled visits in month, week, or day views and find work that still needs a date.

Learn More

• Creating Work Orders — How to set up a new job.
• Assigning Work — Adding team members to jobs.
• Calendar View — Planning scheduled and unscheduled work.
• Tracking Progress — Understanding work order statuses.
• Time Entries — Logging hours against jobs.