Election IT Technician
About The Position
Weld County Elections is seeking five Election IT Technicians to support polling locations during the November 2026 Election cycle. These technicians will provide onsite technical support at assigned election locations and serve as the first point of contact for election judges and polling staff experiencing technology-related issues. Each technician will support one primary polling location while also providing coverage for several additional polling sites within an assigned geographic area. This is primarily a customer service and technical support role. Technicians are not expected to perform advanced networking, server administration, or complex systems troubleshooting. The Weld County Elections IT team will manage all major technical escalations. Technicians will gather troubleshooting information, perform basic diagnostics, communicate findings back to the Elections IT team, and help ensure uninterrupted election operations.
Requirements
- Basic computer and technical troubleshooting experience
- Comfortable identifying connectivity and hardware-related issues
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to follow established troubleshooting processes
- Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required
- Ability to travel throughout Weld County
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to lift and move approximately 20+ pounds
- Dependable, professional, and punctual
Responsibilities
- Provide onsite technology support during election operations
- Support election judges and polling staff with technology-related questions and issues
- Perform basic troubleshooting including: Rebooting computers and devices, Verifying internet and network connectivity, Troubleshooting peripherals and equipment
- Escalate outages and technical issues immediately to Weld County Elections IT staff
- Gather troubleshooting details and communicate findings accurately
- Travel between assigned election locations when requested
- Participate in polling location setup activities
- Assist with unloading, transporting, and moving election equipment
- Support election site teardown and equipment collection following Election Day
- Maintain professional, nonpartisan conduct at all times
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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