Printing Services Operator Level I/II *Revised

The Position

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5 / 16 / 24, 6 / 13 / 24, *7 / 11 / 24 (final)

Level 1 - $3,546.12 - $4,310.00 / month

Level 2 - $3,789.75 - $4,605.78 / month

Printing Services Operators operate a variety of printing, reproduction and related equipment to provide reproduced documents to County departments and special districts.

Printing Services Operator is a single class with two levels, Level I and Level II. Printing Services Operator (Level II) is the journey level in the series and is distinguished from the Printing Services Operator (Level I) in that positions operate more complex equipment and conduct more difficult reproduction projects.

Printing Services Operator Level I is the entry level in the Printing Services Operator class. Incumbents work under closer supervision on the less complex printing requests and machinery.

Incumbents are expected to increase proficiency prior to transition to Level II.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Offset printing and equipment techniques, processes and terminology
• Bindery techniques
• Offset press repair and service maintenance techniques
• Printing supplies such as ink, solvents and other related chemicals
• Copy, imaging equipment function and operation
• Web or multi color presses
• Equipment safety and cleaning
• Familiar with basic keyboard and computer operation familiarity
• Knowledge of digital and color copying systems

Ability to

• Make major adjustments to reproduction equipment
• Learn new machine operation as equipment is upgraded
• Read and write English at a level necessary for successful job performance
• Follow oral and written directions in work order requests
• Move boxes of paper and other supplies

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either : 1. Two years experience as a Printing Services Technician in Sacramento County service.

Or : 2. One year experience in reproduction processing including six months as an operator of offset printing processes and general bindery work.

Or : 3. A certificate of completion or Associates Art Degree or equivalent from an accredited trade school, college or university in the field of Printing Technology including course work in offset printing and / or production digital copy systems.

Note : If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable.

Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note : If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate / license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application.

Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (Download PDF reader) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Special Requirements

Physical Requirements :

Ability to lift 80 lbs. and stand for a long duration.

Driver License :

Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher.

Note : (1) Failure to maintain a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4.

2) Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.