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Temporary Mail Courier
315 W Buchanan St, Phoenix, AZ 85003; MCSO Elections Warehouse
Source: Maricopa County careers · View original posting
- Pay
- $18.50 — $18.50 USD per hour
- Employment
- part time
Employer job description
From Maricopa County's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
Posting Date
10/19/26
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 based on business needs.
Job Type
Election Workers (Seasonal)
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 vendor and MCTEC facilities and operates mail-opening machinery to ensure all mail is opened and processed.
Apply today! Temporary Election Workers who meet the eligibility requirements can earn a one-time $1,250 retention incentive. Don’t miss your opportunity to qualify!
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
- Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license 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 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
- Working Conditions
- Full-time/Temporary/Overtime/Holiday hours are mandatory during the election cycle
- Requires the use of a County vehicle to travel within Maricopa County
Requires the ability to review small fonts on hard copy, to stand for extended periods, to walk on an inclined surface, the use of upper extremity repetitive motion, pivoting a minimum of up to 20 pounds, the ability to lift floor-to-shoulder and shoulder-to-waist a minimum of up to 20 pounds and carry it up to 450 feet, the ability to reach overhead and lift a minimum of up to 20 pounds, the ability to push/pull a minimum of up to 250 pounds for up to 450 feet, and to work in close proximity to others
- Closed-toed shoes must be worn at all times
- Duties may be performed indoors or outdoors in potentially high temperatures and may expose the employee to dust particles and loud noise
- 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
Requires the use of:
A mail opening machine
Mail trays
Pallet jack and electric pallet jack
Carts
Baker racks
Postal cages
- 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
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Employer application notice
Equal opportunity and accommodations
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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