IT Tech - Temp Election Support

AppleOne Employment Services; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks an IT Technician for a temporary election cycle assignment in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The role involves hands-on IT support, equipment setup, troubleshooting, data entry, and ensuring the readiness and security of election technology during a high-volume period.

You will collaborate with operations and technology teams, follow clear procedures, and contribute to accurate data handling while meeting security requirements and background checks.

Qualifications

• Provide technical support for computer hardware, software, devices, and election operations systems.
• Set up, configure, test, deploy, transport, and position IT equipment and peripherals.
• Perform troubleshooting, equipment checks, data entry, data verification, and support documentation.
• Follow established security, confidentiality, equipment‑handling, and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, test, deploy, relocate, and maintain computers, peripherals, devices, and related IT equipment.
• Provide hands‑on technical support for hardware, software, network‑connected devices, and operational technology systems.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues, document resolutions, and elevate concerns according to established procedures.
• Assist with data entry, data verification, data management, and routine equipment readiness checks.
• Support election operations staff by preparing, testing, transporting, and positioning technology equipment as needed.
• Follow all procedures related to system access, data security, confidentiality, equipment handling, and chain of custody.

Skills

Technical support

Equipment setup

Troubleshooting

Data entry

Data verification

Attention to detail

Security procedures

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an IT Technicians for a temporary election cycle assignment in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This role is ideal for a dependable, detail‑oriented IT support candidate who enjoys hands‑on technical work, equipment setup, troubleshooting, data entry, and supporting critical public sector operations. This opportunity offers meaningful work in a structured, mission‑focused environment where accuracy, confidentiality, teamwork, and reliability are essential. Candidates will work alongside experienced operations and technology teams, receive clear procedures and direction, and play an important role in helping election technology and equipment remain ready, secure, and fully operational during a high‑volume election period.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, test, deploy, relocate, and maintain computers, peripherals, devices, and related IT equipment.
• Provide hands‑on technical support for hardware, software, network‑connected devices, and operational technology systems.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues, document resolutions, and elevate concerns according to established procedures.
• Assist with data entry, data verification, data management, and routine equipment readiness checks.
• Support election operations staff by preparing, testing, transporting, and positioning technology equipment as needed.
• Follow all procedures related to system access, data security, confidentiality, equipment handling, and chain of custody.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $22.00 per hour.
• Assignment dates: September 21, 2026 through November 10, 2026.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Extended hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, and potentially 7-day workweeks may be required based on operational needs.
• Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.
• This position is contingent upon successful completion of required background screenings.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Provide technical support for computer hardware, software, devices, and election operations systems.
• Set up, configure, test, deploy, transport, and position IT equipment and peripherals.
• Perform troubleshooting, equipment checks, data entry, data verification, and support documentation.
• Follow established security, confidentiality, equipment‑handling, and operational procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant IT, technical support, equipment setup, troubleshooting, data entry, or operational support experience preferred for this level.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems, hardware, software, peripherals, and network‑connected devices.
• Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong data entry skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Professional, dependable, punctual, flexible, and comfortable working in a business‑casual office and secure election operations environment.
• Ability to work the full assignment from September 21 through November 10 without planned interruptions.
• Ability to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, and potentially up to seven days per week as operational needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous technical support or IT experience.
• Experience setting up, troubleshooting, or maintaining computer hardware.
• Experience supporting peripherals and network‑connected devices.
• Experience with data entry, database systems, or data verification.
• Experience supporting technology in an office, warehouse, field, government, public sector, or other operational environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.