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Recurring Work Order
A work order repeated on a defined schedule for maintenance or another recurring task.
A recurring work order repeats a defined maintenance task or other scheduled work at regular intervals. Maintenance software can organize these orders into a series, such as repeated equipment inspections.
The recurring schedule describes when work is due; each occurrence still needs its own execution and completion record. A newly generated order is not evidence that the maintenance has been performed.
Source: MaintainX Help Center, About Work Orders, Work Order Chains/Recurrence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does generating a recurring work order mean the work is complete?
No. Scheduling or generating the order is separate from performing and recording the work.
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