Job logs in FieldCamp provide a detailed financial and operational record for every job. Logs help businesses track expenses, labor costs, and profitability across different jobs. Logs are maintained at two levels:

  1. Overall Job Level Logs – Tracks financials and records for the entire job.

  2. Individual Visit Level Logs – Tracks logs for each scheduled visit in a recurring job.

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1. Accessing Job Logs

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Overall Job Level Logs

To view logs for the entire job:

  1. Navigate to the Jobs section.

  2. Select a job from the list.

  3. Click the Logs tab.

The job log provides a summary of expenses, income, and profits for the full job duration.

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Individual Visit Level Logs

For tracking logs related to a specific visit within a recurring job:

  1. Open the Job Details Page.

  2. Click on the Visits tab.

  3. Select a visit from the scheduled list.

  4. In the visit window, navigate to the Logs tab.

Each visit log tracks specific costs, time spent, and revenue for that instance.

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2. Components of Job Logs

Job logs track multiple financial and operational aspects, including:

Log TypeDescription
Miles CostTravel expenses for reaching the job site.
ExpensesAny additional costs incurred during the job.
Labor CostTechnician work costs based on time spent.
Personal HoursTime logged for the visit.
Job IncomeRevenue generated from the job.
Job CostTotal expenses, including labor and travel.
Job ProfitRevenue minus total job costs.

Tracking these logs helps businesses measure the profitability of each job and optimize resource allocation.

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3. Logging Expenses and Financials

At both the job level and visit level, users can:

  • Update Costs – Manually enter miles cost, labor costs, or expenses.

  • Track Profitability – View how much profit was earned per job or per visit.

  • Monitor Income Trends – Analyze how job performance contributes to overall business revenue.

Keeping detailed logs ensures accurate financial reporting and better decision-making.

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4. Editing and Updating Logs

  1. Open the Logs Tab in a job or visit.

  2. Click on the relevant field (miles cost, labor cost, etc.).

  3. Enter the updated value.

  4. Click Save to confirm changes.

Regularly updating logs ensures accurate financial tracking and transparency.

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5. Benefits of Job Logs

  • Accurate Financial Records – Maintain a complete history of income, expenses, and profits.

  • Better Cost Analysis – Helps in tracking where expenses are highest.

  • Performance Evaluation – Compare jobs and technician efficiency.

  • Profit Optimization – Identify high-revenue jobs and optimize scheduling.

Job logs in FieldCamp provide comprehensive tracking for job profitability, expenses, and efficiency at both the overall job and individual visit levels. By keeping accurate records, businesses can improve decision-making, monitor expenses, and optimize service profitability.

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