Maricopa County
Posting Date
12/29/25
Application Deadline 01/01/26
Pay Range $17.00 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 Clerk, you will assist in facilitating the election process by using the mail-opening machinery to ensure all mail is opened, moved, and processed.
This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked.
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 and exciting work environment, and pursuing opportunities to make a positive impact in the communities that comprise the 4th largest and fastest-growing County in the United States. Our work supports elections in cities, towns, school districts, and special districts. 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
Learn more at 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 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 warehouse experience
One or more years of election experience
One or more years of customer service experience
Job Contributions
Requires long periods of standing while utilizing electronic mail opening machinery to open ballots in bulk prior to pre-tabulation ballot processing
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
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
Ability to review small fonts on hard copy
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to walk on an inclined surface
Upper extremity repetitive motion, pivoting a minimum of up to 20 pounds
Ability to lift floor-to-shoulder and shoulder-to-waist a minimum of up to 20 pounds and carry up to 450 feet
Ability to reach overhead and lift a minimum of up to 20 pounds
Ability to push/pull a minimum of up to 250 pounds for up to 450 feet
Ability to work in close proximity to othersDuties may be performed indoors or outdoors, including high temperaturesExposure to dust particles and loud noise may occurAll operations will be conducted under livestream cameras and in the presence of political observersMust not engage in any political discussion during the election This position requires the use of:
Mail Opener Machine
Mail Trays
Pallet Jack and Electric Pallet Jack
Carts
Baker Racks
Postal Cages
Closed-toed shoes are required for work.
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
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.
Apply Now!
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Application Deadline 01/01/26
Pay Range $17.00 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 Clerk, you will assist in facilitating the election process by using the mail-opening machinery to ensure all mail is opened, moved, and processed.
This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked.
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 and exciting work environment, and pursuing opportunities to make a positive impact in the communities that comprise the 4th largest and fastest-growing County in the United States. Our work supports elections in cities, towns, school districts, and special districts. 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
Learn more at 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 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 warehouse experience
One or more years of election experience
One or more years of customer service experience
Job Contributions
Requires long periods of standing while utilizing electronic mail opening machinery to open ballots in bulk prior to pre-tabulation ballot processing
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
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
Ability to review small fonts on hard copy
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to walk on an inclined surface
Upper extremity repetitive motion, pivoting a minimum of up to 20 pounds
Ability to lift floor-to-shoulder and shoulder-to-waist a minimum of up to 20 pounds and carry up to 450 feet
Ability to reach overhead and lift a minimum of up to 20 pounds
Ability to push/pull a minimum of up to 250 pounds for up to 450 feet
Ability to work in close proximity to othersDuties may be performed indoors or outdoors, including high temperaturesExposure to dust particles and loud noise may occurAll operations will be conducted under livestream cameras and in the presence of political observersMust not engage in any political discussion during the election This position requires the use of:
Mail Opener Machine
Mail Trays
Pallet Jack and Electric Pallet Jack
Carts
Baker Racks
Postal Cages
Closed-toed shoes are required for work.
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
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.
Apply Now!
#J-18808-Ljbffr