Jobber logo + Asana logo

Automate Jobber & Asana

Stop paying for mismatched spreadsheets. Sync data between Jobber and Asana in real-time, so you can manage your operations without the busywork.

Custom API Integration
Secure Data Transfer
Done-For-You Setup

How the Data Flows

graph LR
    subgraph Source ["Jobber"]
        T1(["Client Updated"])
    end
    
    subgraph Middleware ["Enterprise Integration Core"]
        W[Webhook
Listener] --> V{Validation
& Auth} V -->|Fail| DLQ[Dead Letter
Queue] V -->|Pass| Map[Data Mapping
& Transformation] Map --> Retry[Rate Limiting
& Retries] end subgraph Target ["Asana"] A1(["Add Tag to Task"]) end T1 -->|JSON Payload| W Retry -->|Authenticated API POST| A1 style Source fill:transparent,stroke:#cbd5e1,stroke-dasharray: 5 5 style Target fill:transparent,stroke:#cbd5e1,stroke-dasharray: 5 5 style Middleware fill:#f8fafc,stroke:#94a3b8,stroke-width:2px style T1 fill:#3b82f6,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:2px,color:#fff style W fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff style V fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff style Map fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff style Retry fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff style DLQ fill:#ef4444,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff style A1 fill:#e11d48,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:2px,color:#fff
When Jobber and Asana operate independently, field service technicians often submit job completion details in Jobber, which then require manual entry into Asana for project tracking. This leads to discrepancies in task statuses, as project managers may not receive real-time updates on job completions. For instance, if a technician marks a job as complete in Jobber but fails to update Asana, project timelines can be mismanaged, causing delays and wasted time for project managers who must chase down updates.

Top Ways to Automate Jobber & Asana

  • Seamless Task Synchronization: Automatically sync tasks created in Asana with Jobber, ensuring that field technicians receive real-time updates on their assignments without manual data entry.
  • Real-Time Status Updates: Enable automatic status updates from Jobber to Asana, allowing project managers to monitor field progress and adjust project timelines accordingly, fostering better communication and collaboration.
  • Centralized Reporting: Generate comprehensive reports that pull data from both Jobber and Asana, providing insights into project performance and field service efficiency, thus empowering teams to make informed decisions.

How to Build the Jobber → Asana Sync

  1. In Jobber, configure a webhook to trigger on the 'Job Completed' event. Set the webhook endpoint to your server that will handle incoming data.
  2. In your server, listen for the incoming POST request from Jobber. The payload will include job details such as 'job_id', 'status', and 'completion_time'. Extract these fields from the request body.
  3. Construct a POST request to the Asana API endpoint: https://app.asana.com/api/1.0/tasks. Include the extracted job details in the payload, mapping 'job_id' to the Asana task ID and setting the 'completed' field to true.
  4. Send the POST request to Asana. Ensure you include your Asana access token in the Authorization header as 'Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN'.

Developer Warnings & API Gotchas

  • Ensure the 'job_id' from Jobber matches the Asana task ID. If there is a mismatch, the completion status will not update correctly in Asana.
  • Be cautious with the payload size when sending data to Asana. If the job details exceed the maximum payload limit, the request will fail.
  • Asana's API may require specific fields to be present in the payload. Confirm that all required fields are included to avoid errors during the POST request.

Supported API Operations

We leverage official, stable endpoints to ensure secure data transfer. No deprecated legacy routes.

  • When this happens in Jobber... Client Updated
    Do this in Asana Add Tag to Task
  • When this happens in Jobber... Invoice Updated
    Do this in Asana Add Task to Section of Project
  • When this happens in Jobber... Job Closed
    Do this in Asana Add Task to Section of Project (Legacy)
  • When this happens in Jobber... Job Completed
    Do this in Asana Attach File
  • When this happens in Jobber... Job Updated
    Do this in Asana Create Comment/Story

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