Print Shop Associate, Level 1 (Provisional)

CUNY La Guardia Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CUNY La Guardia Community College is seeking a Print Shop Associate capable of performing entry-level tasks in a busy print shop environment. Responsibilities include operating printing equipment, producing high-quality prints, and assisting with mail center operations while ensuring adherence to campus standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience, along with strong manual dexterity and communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension and tax-deferred savings plans

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in printing or similar work.
• A degree of manual dexterity and visual acuity is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform printing, duplicating, and reproduction tasks.
• Create signage and informational posters for the campus.
• Support and assist in the Mail Center during high demand times.

Skills

Communication

Manual Dexterity

Visual Acuity

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Trade or Technical School

Job description

Print Shop Associate, Level 1 (Provisional)

GENERAL DUTIES

This class of positions encompasses the performance of entry-level work in the field of college print shop activities. There are two assignment levels within this class of positions. In addition to the following typical assignments, all employees perform other related duties.

Assignment Level I

• Under general supervision, with some latitude for independent action, performs moderately complex reproducing and processing work using a variety of printing, duplicating, reproduction, and auxiliary equipment to produce black and white, halftone, and close register items. Such work includes: setting up and operating to job specifications moderately complex equipment; creating photo offset masters by the photo direct or electrostatic method; performing binding work; collating on automatic collators; also, may lead a small group in printing, collating, and binding work; performing recordkeeping, housekeeping and inventorying tasks.

Assignment Level II

• Under general supervision, with some latitude for independent action, performs moderately complex reproducing and processing work using a variety of printing, duplicating, reproduction, and auxiliary equipment to produce black and white, halftone, and close register items. Such work includes: setting up and operating to job specifications moderately complex equipment; creating photo offset masters using a variety of techniques; stripping line and halftone negatives at close tolerance in exact register; also, may lead a small group in plate making, stripping, binding, printing, and collating; also, may perform minor, routine maintenance and repair work on equipment; also, may supervise the activities of a college graphics area and/or mailroom and messenger services; performs recordkeeping, housekeeping, and inventorying tasks; also, may train print shop staff.

CONTRACT TITLE

Print Shop Associate

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens , LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia?s degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students.

Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility - moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond - in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020).Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Reporting to the Administrative Officer, the Print Shop Associate will perform the following duties in addition to the duties listed in the CUNY Title Overview:

• Reproduction of signage including room numbers, directories, directional and other building code requiring signs;
• Reproduction of informational and mandated posters on campus;
• Reproduction of college (non-student related) events and other posters;
• Create and print materials for faculty and staff;
• Providing support and assistance in the Mail Center during high demand times;
• Working with Communications & Marketing Department to reproduce permanent signs that conform with the College's brand;
• Ensure that the final products adhere to campus standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possession of a high school diploma, or equivalent, preferably from a trade, vocation, or technical school, and
2. Two (2) years of experience in printing, duplicating, reproduction, plate making or similar work, or
3. A combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to requirements 1 and 2.
4. A degree of manual dexterity and visual acuity is necessary, as is a mechanical aptitude.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess strong communication skills to discuss printing orders with faculty and staff.
• Able to review and prioritize printing requests effectively.
• Willingness to assist with other tasks is expected

COMPENSATION

New Hire - $40,236

Incumbent - $45,468

*This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

June 29th, 2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

30051

Location

LaGuardia Community College