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Chapter 3 · Guide 3.5

Manage recurring service jobs and maintenance contracts

Automate recurring service visits, seasonal tune-ups, and recurring billing cycles.

5 minute readVerified August 29, 2026
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At a glance

Use this guide when

Setting up recurring maintenance agreements, seasonal tune-ups, or ongoing commercial service contracts.

Best practice

Define clear recurrence intervals and automate reminder notices 7 days before each visit.

Watch for

Pausing a contract should clearly communicate whether pending invoices are held or processed.

01

Set up a recurring schedule rule

  1. Open any client record and click "Add Recurring Job".
  2. Choose the frequency: weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual.
  3. Specify preferred crew assignment, standard checklist, and automated booking notice timing.
02

Automated visit generation

The scheduler automatically generates upcoming job instances in your queue according to your lead-time settings, ensuring recurring customers never fall through the cracks.

Completion check

Confirm before moving on

Use these checks to make sure the dashboard and the real-world workflow agree.

  • Recurring service rules and intervals are configured in the client record.
  • Upcoming visits populate automatically in the dispatch queue.
  • Customer receives automated appointment reminders prior to each service cycle.

Troubleshooting

When the workflow doesn’t look right

A recurring visit needs to be skipped or paused.

Open the recurring series in the client file and select "Skip Next Visit" or "Pause Series".

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