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Brazoria County

Temporary Election Clerk

Angleton, TX · On-site

$18.47/hr

Assists the Voting Equipment Technician in equipment preparation; Scans, indexes, and proofs all ... Helps the Elections Director as necessary, and is willing to perform other duties relating to the ...

SNI Comapnies

Technician Customer Service

West Palm Beach, FL · On-site

$16.75 - $22.50/hr

Technician Customer Service Technical Customer Support / Election Operations Technician Position Summary The Level 1 Technical Customer Support / Election Operations Technician provides operational ...

Ware County Government

Elections Specialist

Waycross, GA · On-site

$18/hr

Serves as Election Day field support technician and responds to polling place emergencies and equipment failures. * Assists with election night operations, tabulation, audits, recounts, canvassing ...

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How much do election technician jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for election technician in the United States is $54,605.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $60,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Election Technician job?

An Election Technician is responsible for setting up, troubleshooting, and maintaining election equipment, such as voting machines and ballot scanners, to ensure a smooth and accurate election process. They assist with testing equipment before elections, provide technical support during voting, and help secure and store devices afterward. This role may also involve training poll workers, maintaining election-related databases, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal election regulations. Strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines are essential for this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Election Technician position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Election Technician, you need a solid understanding of electronic voting systems, technical troubleshooting, and basic IT knowledge, often supported by relevant technical certifications or experience in computer hardware. Familiarity with election-specific software, ballot tabulation machines, and compliance with state and federal election procedures is typically required. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong communication are key soft skills for coordinating with election officials and providing technical support to poll workers. These abilities are critical to ensure secure, accurate, and timely election processes, as well as effective collaboration within the election team.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an Election Technician during an election cycle?

During an election cycle, Election Technicians are responsible for setting up, testing, and maintaining voting machines and related election technology at polling locations. They troubleshoot equipment issues, assist poll workers with technical questions, and ensure all voting systems comply with security protocols. Additionally, they may help with logistics, such as transporting equipment and maintaining records of setup and incidents. Election Technicians often work directly with election officials and IT teams to make sure voting processes run smoothly, and their role can involve extended hours during peak election periods.

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Infographic showing various Election Technician job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,605 per year, or $26.3 per hour.
Election Equipment Field Technician (Travel-based)

Election Equipment Field Technician (Travel-based)

Printelect

New Bern, NC • On-site

$35K - $45K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Position Summary:
We are seeking both entry-level and senior-level Field Services Technicians to support voting equipment operations for our customers. This role performs on-site installation, testing, repair, and training for election equipment, applying hands-on mechanical, electrical, and basic computer principles to diagnose issues and ensure optimal equipment performance. Comprehensive training will be provided to ensure technicians are fully prepared to support our equipment and customers successfully.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Develop an understanding of all hardware and software systems utilized by our elections equipment manufacturer. 
  • Perform installation and upgrades of election equipment, ongoing preventive maintenance, and comprehensive readiness testing of all election hardware and software components in accordance with established specifications and contractual requirements. 
  • Provide on-site troubleshooting, repair, and technical support for election equipment, addressing mechanical, electrical, and system-level issues to support ongoing operation. 
  • Complete assigned work orders and provides detailed documentation of all repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment condition. 
  • Manage equipment parts inventory with accuracy and security, ensuring timely return of defective components.  
  • Provide internal cross-training and deliver on-site customer training on the setup, operation, and care of election equipment.
Travel Requirements: 
This position requires weekly overnight travel to customers within our territory (North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia) approximately eighty percent (80%) of the year. The position will report to our New Bern, North Carolina facility when not traveling. 
Ideal Skillset: 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with end-users, customers, and coworkers. 
  • Strong work ethic with precise attention to accuracy and detail. 
  • Ability to master and convey the mechanics of how our customers’ voting equipment functions from both a hardware and software perspective.  
  • Ability to apply learned knowledge to troubleshoot complex issues independently   
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize this position’s various initiatives and responsibilities during high-volume workloads. 
  • Basic computer literacy is helpful for documentation and diagnostics. (This role does not involve server administration, network engineering, or software development.) 
  • Any prior experience with converting internal documentation processes and procedures into actionable training materials and in-person training is highly desired. 
  • Any prior experience in the elections industry is a plus. 
  • No prior election equipment experience is required; structured technical training will be provided.
Physical Demands: 
  • Must be able to stand, sit, or bend for extended periods throughout the workday. 
  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to eighty (80) pounds regularly throughout the workday. 
  • Must be able to operate a non-commercial (“standard”) motor vehicle for travel responsibilities. 
  • Must be able to occasionally handle a commercial vehicle (i.e. panel truck) as special projects demand. 
 
Compensation and Location: 
Compensation for this position is set at a range of $35,000.00 to $45,000.00 per year. This is a salaried, exempt position. This position’s salary will be commensurate with levels of demonstrated experience. 
Applicants for this position must be located within 30 miles of either our New Bern, North Carolina or Garner, North Carolina facilities. 
Benefits: 
Health insurance, dental insurance, short-term disability benefits, life insurance, 401k retirement benefits, and paid time off (“PTO”) benefits are offered to all employees after the applicable probationary period.  
All business-related expenses (travel, lodging, etc.) will be covered by Printelect. 
Company Overview: 
Printelect is a dynamic and well-established regional election equipment sales & service company with a proven track record in ballot printing, mail services, and a diverse portfolio of election products. With over sixty employees and one hundred years of experience in the elections industry, we take pride in our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.