Approval workflowOfficial FreeMaint

Work order validation and close-out

Two checkpoints once a work order is completed: a supervisor checks the work summary, the time logged and the checklist before validating it, then a manager closes it. Escalates to a manager after 48 hours.

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Applies to: Work orders

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Approval workflow

  1. 1

    Supervisor checks the work

    Moving to “Validated”

    Verify — Role SUPERVISOR, else MANAGER, else ADMIN

    Required before: Work summary, Time logged, Checklist complete

    Escalates after 48 h to MANAGER, else ADMIN

    Notified on entry (in the app, e-mail)

  2. 2

    Manager closes the work order

    Moving to “Closed”

    Approve — Role MANAGER, else ADMIN

    Required before: Work summary, Time logged, Checklist complete

    Notified on entry (in the app, e-mail)

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Industries: Manufacturing, Facilities, Energy and utilities, Food and beverage, Healthcare, Hospitality

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