What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reprographics Operator position at Yosemite Community College District?
Position Information
Job Title
Reprographics Operator - Duplicating/ College and Administrative Services - Modesto Junior College
Site:
Modesto Junior College
Salary Range / Other
Range 28: $4,363 to $5,571 per month (2024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule)
Appointments are hired at the first step of the range. The second step is paid after the first year of satisfactory service with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum sixth step.
Worksite: Modesto Junior College
40 hours per week, 12 months per year.
Monday through Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
8 hours per day, 5 days per week
(May include evenings & weekends)
Appointments are hired at the first step of the range. The second step is paid after the first year of satisfactory service with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum sixth step.
Worksite: Modesto Junior College
40 hours per week, 12 months per year.
Monday through Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
8 hours per day, 5 days per week
(May include evenings & weekends)
Benefits
The District currently pays for a health options for the employee and dependents. Employees may elect to pay a premium for a higher health option. Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents is District paid. Income protection and life insurance premiums for the employee are also District paid. The estimated cost of District provided benefits (health, dental, vision, and life) is $24,408 annually.
Position Summary Information
Job Description
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs technical and specialized duties and activities pertaining to District duplicating processes; sets up, duplicates, collates, and binds of printed items using high speed digital copiers; provides information to customers regarding their project options and costs; monitors and maintains equipment functions; maintains charge records and prepares invoices; and performs related work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the full working level class in the Printing & Reprographics Series within the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD). Incumbents perform specialized duplicating functions, utilizing technical knowledge of digital copier systems to make decisions and complete assignments.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Incumbents in this class work under the general supervision of a manager or senior manager, working alone on routine or regular work assignments and checking with a supervisor on non-routine assignments or when in doubt as to the correct procedures to follow.
An incumbent in this class does not directly lead or supervise other full-time employees, but may assign, direct and/or monitor the work of subordinate full time, part time, and/or student employees on a project or assignment basis.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The knowledge and ability requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Knowledge of:
- Methods, techniques and procedures pertaining to digital reprographic printing and related functions.
- Paper and ink properties and characteristics, and material reproduction supply sources.
- Inventory control and supply and material management methods and techniques.
- Safe working methods, procedures, and handling hazardous materials.
- Standard office procedures and equipment including computers.
- Color standards to ensure accurate branding and quality values.
- Principles and practices of customer service.
Ability to:
- Set up and operate offset presses, high speed copiers and other specialized printing and reproduction equipment with speed, accuracy and precision.
- Accurately estimate material production time and supply costs.
- Maintain a variety of records and files in the print production center.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Education and Experience
Education and Experience:
- Education: Possession of a High School diploma or GED.
- Experience: Two years performing high speed and high-volume computerized photocopying/duplicating that included a wide range of supplemental finishing services (e.g., collating, binding, punching) and also involved assisting with project design/layout.
Example of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Performs complex technical and specialized duties and activities pertaining to District reprographic activities. Ensure work quality and clarity according to a quality control process.
- Navigate, train and operate web to press software essential to order placement, fulfillment and completion of work including: board documents, schedules, catalogs, brochures, posters, programs, books, newsletters, signage, course packets and instructional materials.
- Receives and reviews duplication requests and copy from customers; sets up, duplicates, collates, and binds materials including, but not limited to, booklets, flyers, instructional materials, bulletins, and newsletters, based on the customer’s request.
- Operates digital photocopiers, laminators, folders, cutters, staplers, binders, and other job-related equipment as needed.
- Assists customers with identifying and determining finishing options; demonstrates and assists in implementing design, layout, photo manipulation, and other alternatives using computerized software (example: Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe Photoshop, Fiery Command workstation, Prisma), hardware and peripheral equipment; establishes, sets up, and implements folding, padding, trimming, wrapping, stapling, hole-punching, numbering, envelope stuffing and other choices; establishes product delivery plans.
- Maintain an accurate inventory of reprographic supplies and ensures that adequate materials are on hand for pending projects; identifies the need for special materials and initiates procurement procedures.
- Maintains and cleans digital/large format press and other reprographic equipment according to preventive maintenance schedules; makes minor repairs and corrections to improve system function; identifies the need for external service or repairs and coordinates with service technicians as needed.
- Operate and maintain various reprographics finishing equipment such as; power paper cutters, power paper folders, hole punches, bindery equipment, stitching machines, collators, mailing inserters and padding equipment according to preventative maintenance schedules; make minor repairs and corrections; identifies the need for external service or repairs and coordinates with service technicians as needed.
- Serves as a technical resource to provide customer service to others regarding reprographic activities; explains policies, regulations and operational procedures to persons contacting the office such as faculty, students and staff.
- Ensures that all hazardous waste produced from reprographic activities are handled and placed in proper disposal receptacles.
- Enters, maintains, and tracks data pertaining to the flow of machine operations and the type/volume of work produced; maintains basic accounting records and information regarding charges related to reprographic print/finish material to charge back appropriate departments, divisions and offices.
- Deliver printed products and/or place them in campus literature racks to department, divisions and/or campus mailroom.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Licenses and Certificates
Licenses and Certificates:
- Depending upon assignment, a valid license to drive in California may be required.
Physical and Mental Standards
Physical and Mental Standards:
- Mobility: ability to stand for long periods, and reach above and below desk level.
- Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
- Lifting: frequent lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
- Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
- Emotional/Psychological Factors: frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is generally performed in a production duplicating environment that may require exposure to constant noise, potentially hazardous chemicals, dust and fumes.
Additional Applicant Information
Applications are accepted online only at:
https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/
Select Job Openings, Select Search Jobs, Select Job Title, Create an account and Apply to this job.
Classified:
This is a classified bargaining unit position.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Only online application packets will be accepted including:
https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/
Select Job Openings, Select Search Jobs, Select Job Title, Create an account and Apply to this job.
Classified:
This is a classified bargaining unit position.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Only online application packets will be accepted including:
- YCCD Administrative online application, including contact information for at least three professional references .
- Resume
- Personal letter of interest
Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee which will select candidates to be interviewed.
Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.
Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.
BACKGROUND CHECK: A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.
The District may hire more than one applicant from this applicant pool.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at: https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410 Nondiscrimination.pdf
Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations define Title IX Sexual Harassment to include four terms “as defined in” the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking.
In accordance with 34 C.F.R. §§ 100.6(d), 104.8, and 106.9; and 28 C.F.R. § 35.106, the following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504/Title II policies:
District Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Yosemite Community College District
2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto, CA 95358
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
04/17/2026
Close Date
05/11/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Salary : $24,408