{"id":8525,"date":"2026-01-15T07:03:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T23:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.facilitybot.co\/blog\/?post_type=knowledgebase&#038;p=8525"},"modified":"2026-01-15T07:03:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T23:03:21","slug":"generic-tasks-in-schedules","status":"publish","type":"knowledgebase","link":"https:\/\/blog.facilitybot.co\/blog\/knowledge-base\/manager-web-portal\/generic-tasks-in-schedules\/","title":{"rendered":"Generic Tasks in Schedules"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>FacilityBot Schedules now support <strong>Generic Tasks<\/strong>\u2014standalone tasks that are not tied to Requests or Checklists. This allows teams to plan, assign, and manage operational work directly from the Schedules page. Generic Tasks can be created, edited, scheduled, and reassigned with simple drag-and-drop actions, providing greater flexibility for day-to-day operations on both web and mobile apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Generic Tasks in Schedules\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fGxjus2ueLo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Creating a New Generic Task<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a Generic Task in FacilityBot:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to the <strong>FacilityBot Web Portal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfsdl0Gu4cqQoIODHvvjjZNxj_7JmMf8vE7Abhqf2_G7_WSvc-Nwewlt4AOWCM5R7zhMbhFG5AQSXGB3eGfCPHgTfdp-jzPBtmITrkS-7w0nlqd9Aoe84gx9km0RvyvB10SJLOcrm-8fC-8b7nFUiYfVyK05Q?key=uVjFoHalUb4tG0yeOYDCZw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to Features, <strong>Schedules<\/strong> and open the <strong>Tasks<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfg1E1EjatUm58wWcc_c8HlJ8BT7MoY5tHWK3kw936SUwn3Pl7LRaNA3LpmaKxJgJxVbU13shk7wpU-RmdhODxx5saMwVXoLIPkLq4jFDcW7Op3fQjw_bUW9WZTvdYYWquO7lNr3PjGC8wQjMsOD3MhybQ5hQ?key=uVjFoHalUb4tG0yeOYDCZw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>+ New Task<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcnG_JzSGVuH6UfFRC5YSxkVWw4X2ei6aH_nOCIBnnkkWxY-TJJX06U7juBwbf1LWEvfsfcYjeJbh1tCtZ0dW8srcKmZdy23gL5bmF5I6IDIVhnOLbvAYTWexLZPrzUhOcma5nKDwIHy4YYv0adQ0dmc3pPWzQ?key=uVjFoHalUb4tG0yeOYDCZw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill in all required (*) fields, such as Task Name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeOaJNLoTlDw3gtjTBNn_R-0MmFMTb8KJmLaPjvFGntadQeDDAZXZW4tRCXOOeAiw7SJ0iPd7EO8FllmmtY2B2bASwZgjQ6rC0B5A8x0zFoYNTWOOlJCGf_hphT1Qvv1QV8rrx8ld3kGELmi9kTnkm49-yeFw?key=uVjFoHalUb4tG0yeOYDCZw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Submit<\/strong> to create the task.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfcL1ruR80XUmqv4C20_lWcJWL2xilO7XYF_aaMMbr-vuYtahcvNMi48lBSv9BXFVdBdKoC1ORRZ7Wz3cDnvcvxgHkXRvM9i0QHdmKxu9HuqOfBQOOQhzpfkg8QAzCczm-iiNAKu6-7tj-nvgGsmwR6csJwcsE?key=uVjFoHalUb4tG0yeOYDCZw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Editing a Generic Task<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After creating a task, you can update its details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate the task card in the <strong>Tasks<\/strong> tab. Click <strong>Edit<\/strong> on the task.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXc08rJhVOrKO1D8mh7f50OYbR_RZ5ra1iuNeQWcQpejYvRU2qE0eQQGmVU9YMydxFi7i8expkn_l9uSUpzosNLaG84ywA5N6tYZ0Zb5HEOTv5xf11oXvpGtmbV8275TTSN9lD3qcwce6zBBcRtvBgKkLSgjuws?key=uVjFoHalUb4tG0yeOYDCZw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select or update the <strong>Customer account<\/strong> and modify the <strong>Task Name<\/strong> or other details. Click <strong>Submit<\/strong> to save changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXenCGwObHM8Lu3pT3ewITPDkcSTqGnnyjaI7aQF95KYGwIIZhsTcYZTAfsMEtRMUKS4eyeI4KEpSygrwhfUfxI4ACWZw3352i49XjMXn_OJud31QIopMR_WJmxrvQu4EhWjSGzz88Yf6wIlM7sbYN-KqxYmRw?key=uVjFoHalUb4tG0yeOYDCZw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scheduling and Assigning Tasks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To assign a task to a responder and schedule it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drag the task card from the Tasks list into the <strong>schedule area<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcKJSHsrkog0CHrW7FuudDJSOZ4KlpKuFXTkYSqksavlUNiNIWaJLXW4P_xAtvAWXu30QPLkR4msJk56Ah-yY0xnz_0IvAUYTG_biZgcjE8CXAdK_DlR5GPrzv8Itj2q9cjqqtIkFR3sdfw5gyMAg8rL2KdDtQ?key=uVjFoHalUb4tG0yeOYDCZw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When the confirmation dialog appears, click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXceGvnGCr5qLORZhYYGS4vR7emCuo6HHoDsnVKEMnV90iR3hw1rJVkyjwZJZ1Hkqh9zuyXqDgdJid1T1VBdIGWrABAuap_AUGfDN-tx9iEMjaDr_AfXqZMLOiOiklrV4JYURDWwCG8zKzMkMdtjhpvOqDcOkSg?key=uVjFoHalUb4tG0yeOYDCZw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Assigned To<\/strong> field automatically updates to show the selected responder account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfzGxzdjOLf2fkA0kL2pwC_Izg6E1d9xFPzaFePrjAS3FdBFrVEQ_St1okWrDSslZErvvE7_0mCff49xrfABMN6cz9NF2J8ypxEIdDgelOrawzpY2EC6iUprRbdNgbc3tRBnb18r1dgItMXMp8Wg2tuOwlbDg?key=uVjFoHalUb4tG0yeOYDCZw\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tasks can be reassigned at any time by dragging and dropping the task card into a different responder column. 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