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Job Management – A Complete Guide

This guide covers job details, visit scheduling, job logs, and financial tracking with step-by-step explanations

Updated over 3 months ago

Managing jobs efficiently is crucial for smooth field service operations. FieldCamp provides an intuitive Job Management system that allows you to:

  • Track job details such as client information, assigned team members, and job status.

  • Manage scheduled and completed visits for recurring jobs.

  • Track financial aspects including line items, job costs, and profits.

  • Log job progress, updates, and expenses to ensure operational efficiency.

The platform distinguishes between jobs (the overall service agreement) and visits (individual service instances), enabling businesses to manage complex recurring relationships while maintaining granular control over each service delivery.

This architecture supports both simple one-time services and sophisticated recurring maintenance contracts with multiple visits spanning years.

Job Management → orchestrates → field service operations

Visits → represent → individual service instances

Financial tracking → monitors → job profitability


1. Accessing and Navigating Job Details

job details

Primary Access Methods

  1. Jobs Dashboard

    • Navigate to Jobs section from main menu

    • View all jobs in table format with status indicators

    • Click any job row to open detailed view

  2. Client Card Access

    • Open any Client Card

    • Navigate to Jobs tab

    • Select specific job from client's job history

  3. Global Search

  4. Calendar Integration

    • Click job appointments in calendar view

    • Opens associated job details directly

The Job Details page consolidates all job-related information:

  • Client Information: Name, email, phone, service address

  • Job Number: Unique identifier for tracking and reference

  • Temporal Data: Start date, end date, duration, schedule pattern

  • Job Type Classification: One-time or recurring designation

  • Billing Information: Service address, billing address if different

  • Status Indicators: Open, In Progress, Completed, Cancelled

  • Line Items: Detailed services and products with pricing

  • Notes Section: Instructions, access codes, special requirements

  • Assignment Data: Team members, vehicles, equipment

📌 Use the “Edit Job” button to modify any job details as needed.


2. Understanding Visits in Job Management

visits in job module

What are Visits?

  • A visit is a scheduled instance of a job.

  • One-time jobs have a single visit, while recurring jobs generate multiple visits.

  • Each visit represents a scheduled service call on a particular date.

Today View

  • Purpose: Immediate operational focus

  • Contents: All visits scheduled for current date

  • Use Case: Morning dispatch, route planning

  • Updates: Real-time status changes

Upcoming View

  • Timeframe: Next 7-30 days focus

  • Planning Focus: Resource allocation, schedule optimization

  • Notifications: Conflict alerts, unassigned visits

Scheduled View

  • Comprehensive List: All future visits regardless of date

  • Filtering Options: By date range, team member, status

  • Bulk Operations: Mass rescheduling, assignment changes

Completed View

  • Historical Record: All finished visits

  • Performance Data: Completion times, quality scores

  • Financial Summary: Revenue generated, costs incurred

📌 Visits help track recurring jobs and ensure field service teams stay on schedule.


3. Managing a Single Visit

single visit

Accessing Visit Details

  1. Click visit from any view (Today, Upcoming, Scheduled, Completed)

  2. Visit Details window opens with comprehensive information

  3. Real-time updates reflect across all connected devices

Visit Detail Components

Client and Location Information

  • Contact Details: Phone, email for immediate communication

  • Service Address: Physical location with GPS coordinates

  • Billing Address: If different from service location

  • Access Instructions: Gate codes, parking details

  • Site Photos: Visual reference for field teams

Scheduling Information

  • Date and Time: Scheduled service window

  • Duration: Estimated time for completion

  • Priority Level: Emergency, standard, flexible

  • Pre-Service Statuses:

    • Scheduled: Confirmed appointment

    • In Transit: Team traveling to location

  • Active Service Statuses:

    • Reached Destination: On-site confirmation

    • In Progress: Service being performed

  • Completion Statuses:

    • Completed: Service finished successfully

    • Cancelled: Visit not performed

Navigation Integration

  • Get Directions: One-click navigation to job site

  • Route Optimization: Multi-stop routing for multiple visits

  • Arrival Notifications: Automatic client alerts

📌 Use the “Cancel Visit” or “Reached Destination” button to update visit status in real time.


4. Tracking Job Logs & Expenses

The Logs section captures all financial and operational metrics:

Travel Metrics

  • Miles Traveled: Distance to and from job site

  • Miles Cost: Calculated using IRS standard or custom rate

  • Travel Time: Duration for billing or efficiency analysis

  • Route Taken: Live Tracking trail for verification

Expense Tracking

  • Job Expenses: Materials, supplies, equipment rental

  • Receipt Capture: Photo uploads of receipts

  • Expense Categories: Customizable classification

Labor Management

  • Labor Cost: Hourly rate × time worked

  • Personal Hours: Individual technician time

  • Overtime Tracking: Premium rate calculations

  • Break Deductions: Automatic or manual entry

Revenue and Profitability

  • Job Income: Total billable amount

  • Payment Status: Paid, pending, overdue

  • Job Cost: Sum of all expenses and labor

  • Profit Margin: Income minus total costs

  • Profit Percentage: Margin as percentage of income

📌 This data helps track profitability, expenses, and labor efficiency for each job.


5. Editing & Updating Jobs

FieldCamp allows users to modify job details, reschedule visits, and update statuses.

How to Edit a Job

  1. Open the Job Details page.

  2. Click “Edit Job” at the bottom right.

  3. Modify:

    • Client details.

    • Schedule (date, time, duration).

    • Assigned team members.

    • Line items (add/remove services or products).

    • Notes and instructions.

📌 Editing jobs ensures up-to-date records and allows for schedule adjustments.


6. Canceling or Completing a Visit

edit single visit

Each visit has status controls:

  • Click “Cancel Visit” to remove a visit.

  • Click “Reached Destination” when the team arrives at the job site.

📌 Updating statuses in real time keeps team members and clients informed of job progress.


7. Viewing Job History

job history

The Job History button logs all changes made to a job, including:

  • Modifications in schedule.

  • Updates in assigned team members.

  • Status changes.

📌 This provides an audit trail of job progress and ensures accountability.


Final Thoughts

FieldCamp’s Job Management System allows users to efficiently handle jobs, track financials, and manage recurring visits. Keeping job records updated ensures accurate service tracking, better scheduling, and improved profitability.

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