Lead Print Shop Technician

Overview

OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES. THIS ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE GOOD FOR SIX (6) MONTHS. WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT.

Salary

All new hires will be placed at the starting salary step of this classification ($5,637). Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year, up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ($6,868).

Job Summary

This position works 8 hours per day, 12 months per year. Under general supervision, leads and participates in operating a variety of high-speed, digital reprographic equipment in the high-volume production of a wide variety of printed material; maintains print records; provides assistance and information on efficient and productive print methods; and performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties

• Leads, organizes, prioritizes, schedules, and participates in the work of the print shop.
• Instructs and provides assistance to employees working in the print shop in the use of printing, duplicating, and related equipment.
• Estimates cost of print jobs.
• Orders supplies for reprographic and printing equipment and print shop operations from approved vendors.
• Maintains records regarding materials usage and equipment utilization.
• Initiates requests for maintenance and repair of district printing equipment.
• Sets up and operates high-speed black and white, and color complex digital reprographic equipment.
• Produces a large volume and variety of materials, including booklets, letters, bulletins, flyers, envelopes, forms, programs and a variety of other documents, including materials of a highly sensitive and confidential nature.
• Produces large format color banners and posters.
• Sets up equipment for extended production runs and monitors the equipment during the printing process.
• Reviews originals for quality and efficient reproduction methods, and proofs layout prior to mass printing.
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance on printing equipment.
• Collates, assembles, trims, binds, and staples materials as needed.
• Orders, receives, stores, and distributes supplies and forms.
• Stays current on industry trends and makes recommendations to the supervisor of the print shop regarding new technology, equipment, or processes related to printing operations, as appropriate.
• Communicates with school and district personnel regarding printing needs.
• Receives and processes work orders as they come in.
• Logs, maintains, and exports daily print orders into a record system for billing.

Employment Standards

Education and Experience : Graduation from high school or equivalent, and three years of experience in the operation of high-speed printers and related equipment. One year of experience working with Canon Océ high-speed printers and related software is desirable. One year of experience with large format printing is desirable. Lead or supervisory experience is desirable.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

Ability to

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

Work in a high-volume, fast-paced print shop environment with regular exposure to noisy equipment; frequent standing and walking with some bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, reaching, and crouching to run jobs and reach materials. Exposure to odors from chemicals used in the printing process; occasional exposure to fumes when operating and cleaning equipment. Frequent pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance, as well as use of a step-stool, ladder and a dolly. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and a variety of specialized equipment. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone; and seeing to read a variety of materials, proofread work, and monitor printing operations.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted from the general public and district employees who possess the above qualifications. The district reserves the right to invite applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the requirements needed for the position to continue in the examination process. The examination may consist of an evaluation of training and experience, multiple choice, performance, and oral / technical exams. Persons needing reasonable accommodation must notify the Office of Personnel Services by the last day to file. A qualifying score must be achieved on all portions of the examination in order to be placed on the open eligibility list. Outside and district candidates will be placed on one ranked list, with eligible permanent district employees receiving five seniority points which will be added to their final scores.

Non-Discrimination

Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Copies of GGUSD's policies are available upon request. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to the appropriate contacts listed in the posting. Pupil rights information is available through the California Attorney General.

How to Apply

Applications must be completed on our website at www.ggusd.us. The district will not accept hard copy applications for online recruitments. All applications should be received by the Personnel Commission Office by 5 : 00 p.m. on the last day to file.

Veteran's Credit

Veterans shall have additional points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. Disabled veterans shall have additional points as prescribed by the same section. Additional eligibility may be granted based on future changes to the law and verification from the Veteran's Administration or the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

Hiring Procedures

Garden Grove is a merit system (civil service) school district. Employment and promotions are based upon merit, fitness and qualifications. The person selected will be from among the top three ranks on the eligibility list approved by the Personnel Commission. All regular employees will serve a six (6) month probation.

Examination for Tuberculosis

Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis must be furnished prior to employment. A Mantoux tuberculin skin test completed within the last 60 days is required.

Fingerprinting

All new employees will be fingerprinted.

Benefits

All classified employees receive : up to 22 paid vacation days, up to 14 paid holidays, up to 12 sick leave days with unlimited accumulation, and Social Security coverage. Regular classified employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee, life insurance, and CalPERS retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Merit System Employer

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