Voting Machine Assistant Technician

County of Chester • Government Services Center - Westtown, PA

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About The Position

The Voting Machine Assistant Technician is responsible for assisting the Voting Machine Supervisor and the Voting Machine Technician in preparing and maintaining the electronic voting machines. A criminal background check is required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Ability to train on voting machine maintenance and upkeep.
• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Basic skill to use a personal computer and various software packages.
• Ability to read and follow directions.
• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Ability to use common sense understanding to carry out written and verbal instructions.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Basic Word skills
• Basic Excel skills
• Basic OutLook skills (Email and Calendar)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of voting machine equipment.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to establish priorities.
• Able to carry tasks to completion.
• Flexibility.
• Ability to follow office protocol.
• Proactive.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist Voting Machine Technician in programming and testing all electronic voting machines.
• Maintain all electronic voting equipment on a daily basis (e.g., charging batteries, testing, etc.).
• Help plot out delivery and pick-up routes for voting machines.
• Help inspect polling place locations.
• Help prepare necessary electronic machines’ supplies that are used for voting.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED