Position Overview

This is production photocopy printing work. An employee in this class operates high speed production photocopying/printing equipment to reproduce a variety of documents for school use. The work involves scheduling work, preparing documents for photocopying/printing, programming the equipment, and inspecting finished work for quality and completeness. A worker in this position initiates his/her own daily assignments, follows through on matters, and uses independent judgment and training to take appropriate actions to deal with standard recurring situations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Communicates with requesting staff (administrative as well as schools) regarding reproduction requests; advises requesters on reproduction requirements and suggests appropriate preparatory steps to facilitate photocopying/printing. Advises about and discusses available copy center media and finishing options.
• As required, prepares documents for photocopying/printing including reduction or enlargement, paste up copy, setup of tab sheets, darkening or lightening or straightening/centering of original copy, cropping, rotating, page numbering, despeckling, advanced programming of print jobs, and conversion to PDF.
• Operates high speed production photocopying/printing equipment including networked equipment; programs equipment for each job; produces finished work including stapling or binding; saves documents as computerized files. Routinely replaces fuser oil, dry ink, waste toner containers, stitcher wire, and binder tape.
• Operates binding machines, paper drills, and other print shop equipment.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications 

Graduation from high school and experience in performing production printing/photocopying work; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Knowledge of high speed production photocopying/printing equipment; of print shop practices; of the use of common printing/photocopying devices such as binding machines and drills.
• Ability to operate a high speed production photocopying/printing center and to perform related print shop work; to communicate effectively; to work cooperatively with others; to work under pressure and/or frequent interruptions.

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, drive and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or bend and may be required to lift up to approximately 40 pounds.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Months/Days/ Hours: 12 Months, 254 Days/ 8 Hours

Reports To: Coordinator, Administration 

Salary Range: $18.34 to $23.49 hourly