Election Technician: Field Tech & On-Site Troubleshooter

PDS Tech, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid leave & holidays

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading voting equipment support and repair organization to hire Election Technicians who will test, deploy, and maintain voting equipment to ensure accurate operation for communities during elections.

The position requires mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Location is New Jersey with on-site duties and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience with general technology products (computers, printers, scanners).
• Valid driver's license and strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-election testing on tabulators and voting equipment using established procedures and checklists.
• Troubleshoot issues and complete repairs or implement solutions.
• Escalate complex problems to project leads when needed.
• Conduct post-election testing to verify equipment functionality and readiness.
• Travel to voting locations to install, inspect, troubleshoot, and support equipment on site.

Skills

Tech aptitude

Communication

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Printers

Scanners

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading voting equipment support and repair organization to hire Election Technicians who will test, deploy, and maintain voting equipment to ensure accurate operation for communities during elections.

The position requires mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Location is New Jersey with on-site duties and travel as needed.