Posting Date

04/17/26

Application Deadline

04/20/26

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.

Job Type

Temporary

Department

Elections

About the Position

As a Temporary Mail Courier, you would help facilitate the election process by making postal runs to retrieve mailed ballots and dropping off and picking up ballots to be scanned at the vendor. In addition, our Temporary Mail Courier loads and unloads ballot carts at the vendor, at MCTEC facilities, and operates mail-opening machinery to ensure all mail is opened and processed.

About Us

Maricopa County Elections serves over 2.5 million registered voters as they exercise their right to make informed decisions regarding the selection of local and national leaders and 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

This position requires a High School diploma or GED.

Other Requirements

• Must be a registered voter, or have the ability to become a registered voter, in the State of Arizona by the time of hire
• May be required to use a County vehicle, which would require a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and attendance in Maricopa County’s Defensive Driving Course
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
• Must pass an applicable background screening
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary

We Also Value

• One or more years of postal experience

• One or more years of professional driving experience

• One or more years of warehouse experience

• One or more years of election experience

• One or more years of customer service experience

Job Contributions

• Pushes and pulls baker racks that weigh up to 150 pounds and postal cages weighing up to 250 pounds around the mail room, pre-tabulation processing staging area, or secured ballot vault
• Completes postal runs to the United States Postal Service (USPS). Picks up printed items from Runbeck Elections and drops off ballots for imaging to initiate the signature verification process
• Stands for a long period while utilizing electronic mail opening machinery to open ballots in bulk prior to pre-tabulation ballot processing
• Assists with end-of-day clean-up and mail room organization
• Assists other divisions of Elections with their daily functions and activities, along with other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Full-time/Temporary/Overtime/Holiday hours are mandatory during the election cycle
• May require the use of a County vehicle to travel within Maricopa County
• Requires the ability to review small fonts on hard copy, stand for extended periods, and walk on an inclined surface
• Requires upper extremity repetitive motions and pivoting a minimum of up to 20 pounds; also requires the ability to lift floor-to-shoulder and shoulder-to-waist a minimum of up to 20 pounds and carry up to 450 feet
• Requires the ability to reach overhead and lift a minimum of up to 20 pounds, as well as the ability to push/pull a minimum of up to 250 pounds for up to 450 feet
• Requires one to work in close proximity to others
• Duties may be performed indoors or outdoors, including in high temperatures; there is a potential for exposure to dust particles, and loud noise may occur
• All operations will be conducted under livestream cameras and in the presence of political observers
• Must not engage in any political discussion during the election
• Duties may include the use of a Mail Opener Machine, leveraging mail trays, using a pallet jack or electric pallet jack, and pushing or pulling carts, baker racks, and/or postal cages
• Closed-toed shoes must be worn at all times during work

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 [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.

 

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