Creating a Work Order
1
Go to Jobs
Click Jobs in the sidebar.
2
Click New Job
The work order form opens.
3
Fill in the details
- Customer — search and select the customer
- Job type — choose from your categories (Installation, Repair, Maintenance, etc.)
- Description — what needs to be done (use the AI icon for suggestions)
- Priority — Normal, Urgent, or Emergency
- Scheduled date — when the job should happen
- Service address — which of the customer’s sites
4
Save
The job is created with status Scheduled.
From a Customer Record
You can also create a work order directly from a customer:- Open the customer record
- Click New Job
- The customer and service address are pre-filled
- Add the job details and save
From the Schedule Board
Click any empty slot on the schedule board to create a job for that technician on that date.From the Customer Portal
When a customer submits a service request through the portal, Vynta creates a work order automatically. You review it, add details, and assign a technician.Editing a Work Order
Open any work order and click Edit to change:- Description, priority, or job type
- Scheduled date
- Assigned technician
- Parts list
- Notes
Duplicating a Work Order
For repeat jobs, duplicate instead of creating from scratch:- Open a completed work order
- Click Duplicate
- A new work order is created with the same customer, job type, and description
- Update the date and any changes, then save
Work Order Statuses
See Job Statuses for a full breakdown of every status and what it means.FAQ
Can I create a work order without assigning a technician?
Can I create a work order without assigning a technician?
Yes. Leave the technician field blank and assign later. The job stays in Scheduled status until assigned.
What if I need to add more details later?
What if I need to add more details later?
You can edit the work order at any time until it’s marked as completed.
Can I set a job to repeat?
Can I set a job to repeat?
Yes. Open the work order and click Make Recurring to set up a schedule. See Recurring Jobs.