Reprographics Equipment Operator I

Comptoncity; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Compton seeks a Reprographics Equipment Operator I to operate and maintain high-speed photocopying and bindery equipment. The role involves supporting various document reproduction tasks in a collaborative office environment. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and relevant experience in reprographics, providing essential support for city operations.

Benefits

Comprehensive fringe benefits including health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement contributions

Qualifications

• Three years of recent experience in operation and minor maintenance of reprographic equipment.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Possession of a valid operator's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate high speed programmable photocopy equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning and minor maintenance on equipment.
• Assist with office material supply requests.

Skills

Operation of programmable reprographic equipment

Basic maintenance skills

Office practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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GENERAL PURPOSE

Under supervision, to operate and perform routing cleaning or maintenance on high speed programmable electrostatic photocopying and related bindery equipment used in the reproduction and binding of forms, correspondence, reports and other materials in the centralized reprographic section/unit of the City; and to do related work as required.

This position is distinguished from Reprographics Equipment Operator II in that operation of offset presses is not the primary work assignment. An incumbent’s primary work assignment consists of operating a high speed electrostatic photocopy machine and related bindery equipment and may operate duplicating equipment.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Operates high speed programmable electrostatic photocopy equipment to reproduce various documents according to specific requirements which may include: paper size, composition, color, or reduction of oversize originals to specified dimensions.
• Operates a variety of equipment used to bind, hole punch, staple or cut reproduced materials in accordance with written requests.
• Operates paper collating, folding, letter inserting and stamping equipment to prepare such items as water bills, licenses or a variety of other documents for mailing.
• Receives, verifies and stocks office supply.
• Assists City employees in filling their office material supply requests.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Three years of recent experience in the operation and minor maintenance of programmable electrostatic copiers and a variety of offset and commercial bindery equipment.

Required Licenses Or Certifications

Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate operator’s license -- issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles.

Required Knowledge Of

• Office practices including how to answer phone calls and use of office forms.
• Stockroom and inventory procedures.
• General operation of a wide variety of office equipment.
  
  

Ability to:

• Operate programmable reprographic equipment.
• Perform simple routing maintenance on a variety of mechanical equipment used in conjunction with reprographic and related duties.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions of average complexity.
• Learn and follow stockroom procedures.
• Operate computer film output equipment.
• Operate small offset equipment.
• Mix chemicals in the preparation of developers and fixing solutions.
• Operate folder equipment and perforators.
• Operate paper cutter.
• Operate small offset equipment.
• Work cooperatively with City employees, the public and other agencies.
• Meet physical and health status requirements for this classification and work category as described in the City’s Medical Standards.
  
  

Internal applicants must use their personal email to apply, as City of Compton work emails will not be accepted for job applications. While we cannot prevent applicants from using their work email, the City is not responsible for missed communications due to system outages, firewall restrictions, employee leave, or any other technical or accessibility issues affecting City email accounts.

EXAMINATION

The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s) may be filled.

Phase one (1) is a written examination (weighted 50%) which will measure all or portions of the above knowledge, and skills. Phase two (2) is an oral examination (weighted 50%) that will be administered by an appraisal panel to evaluate professional qualifications, background and suitability. A passing score for each phase is 70%. Each candidate will be notified via e-mail of their status at each step of the recruitment.

The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary. Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination.

GENERAL INFORMATION TO EXAMINATION APPLICANTS

The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.

ELIGIBLE LISTS

Recruitment may be conducted on a (a) promotional basis, (b) open-competitive basis, or (c) promotional and open-competitive basis simultaneously. All candidates who attain an overall score of at least 70.00 (open-competitive) and at least 75.00 (promotional) will be placed in rank order on the relevant eligible list(s).

Please Note

All permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible list and the open-competitive eligible list. All City employees that attain a score of 70.00 on EACH PHASE of the examination but an overall score of less than 75.00 will be placed on the open-competitive eligible list only.

Each eligible list shall remain in effect one (1) year from the date of its establishment unless it is extended, abolished or exhausted. Whenever possible, three (3) names are certified to fill any one (1) vacant position. No candidate may be certified more than three (3) times for any one classified position. When certifying eligible lists to appointing powers, the promotional eligible list takes precedence over the open-competitive eligible list. A department manager's recommendation for employment is subject to the City Manager's approval.

EXAMINATION APPEAL PROCEDURE

A candidate may, within five (5) days after taking the written examination, file in writing with the City Manager an appeal against any part of the test, citing the item or items against which the appeal is directed, and the reason(s) for such appeal. The Personnel Board will consider appeals from the decisions and ratings of qualifications appraisals (interview) boards if such appeals meet the conditions described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Section 6.8).

EXAMINATION RECORDS

All examination papers, including the employment application, resume, and other attachments submitted by candidates are the property of the Personnel Board and are confidential records which may be open to inspection only for purposes and under conditions established by the Personnel Board.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

In all entrance examinations (open-competitive only) for positions in the Classified Service, veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during time(s) of war, and who attain an overall passing score in the examination are allowed additional preferential credit in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations. In order to claim veterans' credit, the applicant must submit proof of service and honorable discharge (showing specific dates of service) on a U.S. Military form (DD-214) at the time of application or not later than the final filing date for the examination.

Fringe Benefits

The City's comprehensive fringe benefits program includes: retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions.

The City of Compton offers an excellent benefits program which includes membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS); family-covered insurances: dental, health, vision; life insurance (for employee only); Employee Assistance Program; auto allowance; seven personal leave days; 15 holidays (including birthday); vacation; sick leave; bereavement leave; educational reimbursement; personal development; deferred compensation; 4/10 work week. The City also pays the employee's 8% share (9% for Fire personnel only) of contribution towards retirement.

Retirement

Employees hired after January 1, 2013, who are new to CalPERS, or are returning members with a break in service greater than six months, will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 retirement plan and will be required to pay up to 50% (currently 6.5%) of the normal PERS cost.

Dental

The City pays 100% of the full family monthly premium towards the HMO dental insurance plan.

Health

The City pays 100% of the full family monthly premium based at Kaiser's Los Angeles area rates. Employees selecting health plans with higher monthly premiums than Kaiser Los Angeles area will incur out-of-pocket costs.

Vision

The City offers a voluntary vision insurance plan.

Life

The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for employee only towards $45,000 life insurance coverage.

Employee Assistance Program

Provides confidential counseling, education and referral for work and life issues at no cost to the employee; subject to program provisions.

Personal Leave Days

Employees are allowed to designate up to three (3) days or 24 hours of accrued sick leave as personal leave per calendar year.

Holidays

Fifteen (15) per fiscal year which include: Independence Day, Labor Day, Admissions Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day (day following), Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day, Employee's Birthday, Cesar Chavez Day

Sick

Employees accrue eight hours of sick leave per month.

Bereavement

Three working days (or five working days for out of State services) per incident for the death of an immediate family member: spouse, father, current father-in-law, mother, current mother-in-law, grandfather, grandmother, son, daughter, brother, sister, step-mother, step-father, step-son and step-daughter).

Educational Reimbursement

Employees receive up to $2,000 per fiscal year for job-related courses.

Deferred Compensation

4/10 Work Week: The City of Compton observes a 4/10 work week schedule: Monday – Thursday: 7:00 a. m. – 6:00 p. m. We are closed each Friday.

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Required: Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Required: Do you possess at least three (3) years of recent experience in the operation and minor maintenance of programmable electrostatic copiers and a variety of offset and commercial bindery equipment?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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This brings you to the end of your application. Before submitting your application, please make sure you have done the following: 1. Read the entire job description and understand the position you are applying for. 2. Read the Minimum Qualifications and clearly state your relevant experience and education on your application; including any licenses and/or certificates if applicable. (Note: resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of a completed application.) 3. Attach any proof of education, licenses and/or certificates if applicable. 4. Completed all sections of the application and answered all questions thoroughly.

• I certify that I have read this notice and understand the instructions provided.
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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