Temporary Pre-Tabulation Room Attendant I

Posting Date

08/05/26

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.

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
• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

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 MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

 

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