How do you prioritize which jobs get same-day service?

We hit capacity issues every summer and I need a better system than "whoever yells loudest."

Current setup:

  • Emergency = safety hazard, no heat/ac in extreme temps, active water leak
  • Same-day = everything else requested today

The problem: my dispatchers are making judgment calls that aren't consistent. One customer's "small leak" is another's "flooding emergency."

Looking for a framework others use. Do you score jobs? Tier by customer? Revenue threshold?

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  • Great discussion here! We want to make sure you're set up for success with whatever framework you choose.

    A few of our customers have found success combining structured scoring with dispatcher training on empathetic communication — the "no" matters less than the "here's exactly when and why."

    Happy to share some call scripts we've seen work well if helpful. Feel free to reach out directly!

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  • Great discussion here! We want to make sure you're set up for success with whatever framework you choose.

    A few of our customers have found success combining structured scoring with dispatcher training on empathetic communication — the "no" matters less than the "here's exactly when and why."

    Happy to share some call scripts we've seen work well if helpful. Feel free to reach out directly!

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