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Labor Scheduler: Overview
The Labor Scheduler
(ab-bldgops-labor-scheduler.axvw) provides a graphical interface for planning work and
scheduling craftspersons. Using the Labor Scheduler, a supervisor or scheduler can drag and drop tasks for work requests onto a calendar that shows all craftspersons in the supervisor's work team. This enables the supervisor to schedule work while viewing the planned
hours
that each craftsperson will spend on jobs, thereby providing the information required for scheduling for maximum efficiency.
The Labor Scheduler tool considers the defined rules of the governing SLA, such as the service window, holidays, and completion dates, as well as craftspersons' established schedules (shifts, daily schedules, variances. See Concept: Craftsperson Daily Schedules).
When working with the Labor Scheduler keep in mind that it is a forward-looking tool that does not include statistics for the past. It is not a time sheet or scheduling tool for the craftsperson, but rather a scheduling tool for the supervisor. It answers the question: What hours do I have this week to devote to unscheduled (on demand) work?
The general workflow is that supervisors use the left panel to filter and view work requests that need to be scheduled, and then use the right panel to find the appropriate craftspersons to perform that work, based on ability and availability. The supervisor drags and drops work from the left side to the calendar on the right, which creates the craftspersons assignment.
Using the Labor Scheduler with Other Tools
The Labor Scheduler can be used along with other ways of scheduling work:
- You can also schedule craftspersons using the Schedule action available from the Maintenance Console; schedules that you make with the Schedule action also appear on the Labor Scheduler. See Maintenance Console: Add and Schedule Craftspersons.
- Work scheduled using the Maintenance mobile app's Schedule action also shows up on the Labor Scheduler. The supervisor for the work can review this work from the Labor Scheduler, and can adjust the schedule for this work. However, the Labor Scheduler is not available from the Maintenance mobile app.
Note: Supervisors using the Maintenance Console can access the Labor Scheduler directly from the Maintenance Console by choosing the Schedule Labor button at the top of the Maintenance Console; this button is available if you have selected a work request that has an Approved status.
Access the Labor Scheduler
To access the Labor Scheduler:
- Archibus SaaS / Maintenance / Corrective Maintenance / Labor Scheduler
- Maintenance / Corrective Maintenance / Supervisor / Labor Scheduler
- Maintenance / Preventive Maintenance / Supervisor / Labor Scheduler
- Schedule Labor button on the Supervisor / Maintenance Console task
Help Topics
To work with the Labor Scheduler, see these topics: