Election Technician - Essex, NJ

Join PDS Tech as an Election Technician

Location - Essex, NJ |
Pay Rate $25 per hour

The Election Technician is responsible for providing hands on technical support for election related equipment. This role ensures voting equipment is properly tested, deployed, and functioning correctly before, during, and after election day. Technicians will also travel to voting locations as needed to troubleshoot equipment issues and support election operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for detail oriented individuals with strong technical and mechanical aptitude and a commitment to accuracy, reliability, and professionalism.

• Conduct pre election testing on tabulators and voting equipment using provided checklists and written procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and identify appropriate repairs or resolutions.
• Escalate complex issues and obtain assistance when required.
• Perform post election testing to verify equipment operability.
• Travel to jurisdictional voting locations to ensure equipment is functioning properly or to resolve issues on site.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with project leads and dispatchers.
• Follow all documented procedures and quality management guidelines.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with general technology products (e.g., computers, printers, scanners).
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working within a quality management process.

• Knowledge of electronic equipment operation and safe handling practices.
• Ability to diagnose technical issues and implement corrective and preventative solutions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions from the project management team.
• Dependable work ethic with consistent punctuality.

• Equal amounts of time spent walking/standing, sitting, pushing/pulling, and lifting.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Work involves frequent handling of tools, equipment, and materials.

Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Veterans and Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.