✅ Step-by-Step: Clock In & Out of an Install Job in SynkedUP
🔹 1. Start Your Day
Open the SynkedUP App
View your planned jobs for the day (e.g., Backyard Project).
Tap the “Clock In” Button (Bottom of Screen)
Choose your crew members (e.g., you and Cody).
Verify or adjust the start time if needed.
Tap “Clock In”
You're now on unbillable time (e.g., loading the truck, prepping materials, or team meeting).
🔹 2. Clock In to the Job
Tap the “Play” Button on the install job (e.g., Backyard Project).
(Optional) Remove Unbillable Time
If all pre-work was related to the job (like loading materials), remove that unbillable time so it rolls into the job's start time.
Verify Your Crew
Confirm who is working the job.
Tap “Start Timer”
You are now clocked in billably to the job.
🔹 3. Assign Work Areas (Optional, Can Be Done Later)
Tap “Add Work Area”
Example: Assign yourself to Plantings and Cody to Patio.
Tap Save.
(Optional) Add Internal Notes
Document anything useful (e.g., “Routed irrigation”).
(Optional) Reassign Crew
You can move crew between work areas at any time (e.g., Cody joins you on Plantings).
🔹 4. End the Job for the Day
Tap “Stop Timer” on the job.
Log Materials Used
Select items from the list (e.g., 1 tree, 5 shrubs).
Tap Continue.
Set Job Status
Choose In Progress, Complete, or Blocked (e.g., waiting for delivery).
Tap Save Time Entry.
You’re now in unbillable time again — either start your next job or prepare to clock out.
🔹 5. Clock Out for the Day
Tap the Clock Out button (top-right corner).
Choose End of Day for your whole crew.
Verify times, crew, and categories.
Tap Submit Timesheets.
🌀 Alternative Workflow: Assign Work Areas at the End of the Day
Clock into the Job Without Assigning Work Areas
Remove unbillable time if needed, then start the timer.
Work Freely Throughout the Day
No need to assign specific tasks right away.
At the End of the Day, Tap “Stop Timer”
Select all the work areas you touched.
Choose Time Allocation Method
As a group or individually.
Drag the sliders to split time between work areas (e.g., 30% Patio, 70% Plantings).
Log Materials Used
Add anything not listed using “Add Items.”
Mark Work Areas as In Progress or Complete
Example: Patio completed, Plantings still in progress.
Tap “Save Time Entry” and then Clock Out & Submit.
💬 Need Help?
Use the in-app chat to contact the SynkedUP team with any questions.