About this opportunity
Maricopa County lists this Temporary Pre-Tabulation Room Attendant I opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Posting Date
09/30/26 Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Pay Range
Pay for this position is $18.50 hourly
This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Hours may vary from Part-time to Full-time hours based on business needs. Job Type
Election Workers (Seasonal) Department
Elections About the Position
As a Temporary Pre-Tabulation Room Attendant I, you will support the election process by physically loading, unloading, and transporting trays of early ballots on wheeled carts throughout the assigned workspace. You will also assist with organizing and storing processed affidavits for retention and audit purposes. This is a temporary positionsupporting the November General Election with an anticipated start date in October.
About Us
As the second-largest voting jurisdiction in the country, Maricopa County Elections serves more than 2.5 million registered voters as they exercise their right to make informed decisions regarding the selection of local and national leaders as well as ballot measures. We believe in teamwork, creating a vibrant, exciting work environment, and pursuing opportunities to make a positive impact in the communities that make up the 4th largest and fastest-growing County in the United States. Our work supports elections in cities, towns, school districts, and special districts, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Proud To Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
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We Require
Experience utilizing a calculator or similar device
A high school diploma or GED
Other Requirements
Must successfully complete a background screening
Must be eligible to vote in Arizona
Mandatory overtime during all election cycles
We Also Value
One or more years of general office experience
One or more years of moderate computer use experience
One or more years of election experience
One or more years of customer service experience
Job Contributions
Transports ballots on wheeled racks and carts within the room and keeps them properly organized
Distributes and collects trays of early ballots to and from processing tables, ensuring each tray has complete documentation
Delivers processed trays to the Quality Control area within the room, properly staging trays and paperwork
Removes processed affidavits from trays reviewed by QC, verifies their accuracy, and loads ballot trays onto carts for delivery to the Ballot Tabulation Center
Helps prepare processed affidavits for retention by carefully boxing and labeling them to ensure accurate auditing
Organizes retention boxes in numerical order and moves them to the designated storage area
Assists supervisory staff by identifying processing tables that need assistance
Working Conditions
Some work shift flexibility is needed based on operational needs
The usual work schedule is set as 8 hours, Monday-Friday, but may require:Working holidays / weekends
Occasionally working only 4 hours a day
Occasionally working up to 10 hours a day
May be asked to take occasional days off when business needs do not require full staffing
Requires the ability to sit and stand for extended periods, to frequently lift floor-to-shoulder and/or lower from shoulder-to-waist and/or from should-to-floor up to 100 pounds and carry for 100 feet, and to push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds for a minimum of 200 feet
Must not engage in any political discussion during the election
Attendance and punctuality are critical
Selection Procedure
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact to initiate the interactive process.
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