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How to Clock In and Out of an Install Job in the Mobile App

This article will walk you through how to start and stop timers on an install type job along with recording materials and allocating time.

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Written by Fred Pape
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✅ Step-by-Step: Clock In & Out of an Install Job in SynkedUP


🔹 1. Start Your Day

  1. Open the SynkedUP App

    • View your planned jobs for the day (e.g., Backyard Project).

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  1. Tap the “Play” Button on the install job (e.g., Backyard Project).

  2. (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.

  3. Verify Your Crew

    • Confirm who is working the job.

  4. Tap “Start Timer”

    • You are now clocked in billably to the job.


🔹 3. Assign Work Areas (Optional, Can Be Done Later)

  1. Tap “Add Work Area”

    • Example: Assign yourself to Plantings and Cody to Patio.

    • Tap Save.

  2. (Optional) Add Internal Notes

    • Document anything useful (e.g., “Routed irrigation”).

  3. (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

  1. Tap “Stop Timer” on the job.

  2. Log Materials Used

    • Select items from the list (e.g., 1 tree, 5 shrubs).

    • Tap Continue.

  3. Set Job Status

    • Choose In Progress, Complete, or Blocked (e.g., waiting for delivery).

    • Tap Save Time Entry.

  4. You’re now in unbillable time again — either start your next job or prepare to clock out.


🔹 5. Clock Out for the Day

  1. Tap the Clock Out button (top-right corner).

  2. Choose End of Day for your whole crew.

  3. Verify times, crew, and categories.

  4. Tap Submit Timesheets.


🌀 Alternative Workflow: Assign Work Areas at the End of the Day

  1. Clock into the Job Without Assigning Work Areas

    • Remove unbillable time if needed, then start the timer.

  2. Work Freely Throughout the Day

    • No need to assign specific tasks right away.

  3. At the End of the Day, Tap “Stop Timer”

    • Select all the work areas you touched.

  4. Choose Time Allocation Method

    • As a group or individually.

    • Drag the sliders to split time between work areas (e.g., 30% Patio, 70% Plantings).

  5. Log Materials Used

    • Add anything not listed using “Add Items.”

  6. Mark Work Areas as In Progress or Complete

    • Example: Patio completed, Plantings still in progress.

  7. Tap “Save Time Entry” and then Clock Out & Submit.


💬 Need Help?

Use the in-app chat to contact the SynkedUP team with any questions.

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