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How to add a Task or Checklist to a Work Order

How to add specific task items that need to be done on a work order

Updated over a week ago


Available On: Starter, Professional and Business Plus


Work Orders in UpKeep can include one-time tasks or prebuilt checklist templates to guide technicians through standardized steps. Here's how to use each option — and when to choose one over the other.


What’s the Difference Between a One-Time Task and a Checklist?

Feature

One-Time Task

Checklist Template

Purpose

Custom, ad-hoc steps for a specific WO

Standardized procedures used across multiple WOs

Saved for reuse?

❌ No

✅ Yes

Best for…

One-off inspections, quick jobs

Routine maintenance, compliance steps, audits


Adding Tasks or Checklists to a Work Order

You can add a task or a checklist when creating a work order or when editing an existing one.

Add During Work Order Creation

  1. Go to Work Orders > Create Work Order

  2. Fill out your core work order details (title, asset, priority, etc.)

  3. Scroll to the Tasks & Checklist section

  4. Choose:

    • Add Task to enter a one-time, custom task

    • Add Checklist to select a reusable template

  5. Complete the work order and click Save

If you add both, the checklist will appear as a group of step-by-step tasks, and one-time tasks will show separately.

Edit on an Existing Work Order

  1. Open a work order from the list

  2. Scroll to the Tasks section

  3. Select Add

  4. Choose:

    • Add Task to enter a new custom step.

    • Add Checklist to pull in a saved template.

    • You can also edit or remove existing tasks or checklist items.

  5. Click Confirm to update the work order.

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