Temporary Mail Clerk

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 others
• Duties may be performed indoors or outdoors, including high temperatures
• 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

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.

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