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JActionJobberUpdated May 2026

How do I update a Jobber job?

Short answer: Drop the "JobberUpdate Jobber Job" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Job ID
job_id
stringRequiredJobber job ID
Job Title
title
stringOptionalLeave empty to keep existing title
Job Description
description
stringOptionalLeave empty to keep existing description
Sample request
{
"job_id": "{{trigger.job_id}}",
"title": "{{trigger.title}}",
"description": "{{trigger.description}}"
}
Returns
{
"data": {
"jobEdit": {
"job": {
"id": "Z2lkOi8vSm9iYmVyL0pvYi8x",
"title": "Lawn mowing — updated",
"jobNumber": "JOB-101"
},
"userErrors": []
}
}
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Update Jobber Job.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Update Jobber Job.

What does the Update Jobber Job action do in Jobber?
Updates job fields — status, notes, assignment. For cascading workflow patterns or for syncing external-system state back to Jobber.
What inputs does Update Jobber Job require?
Required: Job ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Jobber returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Update Jobber Job support batch operations?
Yes. Run Update Jobber Job inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Jobber's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Jobber actions.

Send update jobber job from your workflows.

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