Election IT Technician (Contract) - Secure Operations Support

AppleOne Employment Services; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks an IT Technician for a contract role in Fort Lauderdale, FL to support secure election operations. The role is hands-on, focusing on hardware/software troubleshooting, equipment readiness, and end-user support in a high-visibility public sector setting.

The assignment runs approximately 6 months, with a pay rate of $22 per hour. Location is Fort Lauderdale, and extended hours may be required during the election cycle.

Qualifications

• Provide desktop support for hardware, software, peripherals, and end-user technology.
• Assist with IT equipment setup, configuration, testing, deployment, and operational readiness.
• Support data entry, data verification, and system-related administrative tasks.
• Document technical issues, troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and support activities.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of related IT support or desktop support experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for election-related hardware, software, systems, and end-user devices.
• Assist with setup, configuration, testing, deployment, relocation, and readiness checks of IT equipment and peripherals.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues, document resolutions, and escalate to supervisory staff when needed.
• Support data entry, data verification, system setup, and data management activities with high accuracy.
• Follow established procedures for system access, confidentiality, data security, and chain-of-custody requirements.
• Support operations staff with technology-related needs during assigned shifts, including high-volume election cycle periods.

Skills

Desktop support

End-user support

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Documentation

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services seeks an IT Technician for a contract role in Fort Lauderdale, FL to support secure election operations. The role is hands-on, focusing on hardware/software troubleshooting, equipment readiness, and end-user support in a high-visibility public sector setting.

The assignment runs approximately 6 months, with a pay rate of $22 per hour. Location is Fort Lauderdale, and extended hours may be required during the election cycle.