878A –PRINTER/GRAPHIC SPECIALIST
REPORTS TO: Coordinator Printshop
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma, GED, Associate Degree in Graphic
Arts or Certified Master Craftsman/Printer.
- One year printing or graphic arts experience.
- Ability to grow professionally.
- Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers and
graphics software.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the
Board of Trustees may find appropriate.
SUPERVISES:
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT: Manual Trades Pay Grade 5, 226 days; Estimated 8 hours daily
Wage Hour Status: Non-Exempt
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Operate equipment with a thorough goal, clear sense of
direction and purpose in the daily digital production demands.
- Attend to assignments and details accurately and
efficiently.
- Evaluate and recommend improvement in the purposes,
design, and implementation of the systems used in the Graphics Department.
- Monitor and proofread district produced documents in
digital and printed form and make recommendations for improvement.
- Use graphics software to improve the quality of scanned
documents from campus and administrative departments.
- Set up and operate folders, collators, paper drills,
paper cutters, and stapling equipment.
- Package and label requested documents and materials for
proper routing to destination.
- Price and outsource work that can not be efficiently
completed in house.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area for safety and to
maximize productivity.
- Designate specific assignments to proper equipment to
maximize productivity.
- Monitor use of production equipment to maximize
productivity and minimize overage charges.
- Assist campuses to better utilize their graphics
production equipment and minimize overage charges.
- Complies with directions and instructions from
supervisor and performs other tasks and assumes responsibilities as assigned.
- Maintains a positive and cooperative working
relationship with colleagues and others in the conduct of district business
and demonstrates team work in daily activities.
- Meets attendance standards and complies with
notification procedures for absences.
- Provides complete and accurate information in the
conduct of district business
- Maintains confidentiality in the conduct of district
business.
- Complies with district policies, as well as state and
federal laws and regulations.
- Adheres to the district’s safety policies and
procedures.
- Participates in staff development training programs to
improve job performance.
- Participates in meetings and special events as assigned.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Digital print presses, digital and analog copiers, folders,
collators, paper drills, stapling equipment, hydraulic and manual paper cutters,
strapping machine, binders, scanners, computers, and printers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and
pulling. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Work around machinery with moving parts,
blades, and drills. Moderate exposure to extreme temperatures.
Ability to proofread, understand and operate graphics
software and other PC and iSeries based software. Mathematical and mechanical
aptitude. Effective written and verbal communication.