Substitute/Limited Term Publications Technician 23564

Poway Unified School District; San Diego (CA); Vor Ort; USD 37.000 - 47.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Poway Unified School District seeks a Substitute/Limited Term Publications Technician to support the Publications Department. The role operates high-speed reprographic and finishing equipment to meet district printing needs and deadlines.

You will prepare and proof materials, manage paper and ink specs, use word-processing and graphics software, and coordinate with staff to resolve print issues. This on-site position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and timely delivery.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma required, related coursework preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience operating digital reproduction equipment.
• Ability to operate and maintain printing equipment and perform basic repairs.

Aufgaben

• Operate high-speed reprographic and peripheral equipment for district printing needs.
• Monitor production runs, ensure paper weights, sizes and inks meet specs.
• Operate finishing equipment (collator, drill, cutter, folder, stitcher, binder, etc.).
• Communicate with staff to resolve print issues and provide status updates.
• Proofread and prepare work for extended production runs; maintain confidential materials.
• Prepare work using standard text/graphics software; manage records and supplies.

Kenntnisse

Printing equipment operation

Quality control

Communication skills

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Tools

Web-based job ordering system

Microsoft Office Suite

PDF editors (Adobe Acrobat/Photoshop)

Jobbeschreibung

PLEASE NOTE: THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR SUBSTITUTE/LIMITED TERM PUBLICATIONS TECHNICIAN

THIS POSITION DOES NOT INCLUDE BENEFITS, AS IT IS A SUBSTITUTE/LIMITED TERM POSITION

PUSD Classification Salary Range: $26.82 - $34.33

Substitute (Limited Term): $26.82 (Step 1)

Selection Procedure

Applications will be screened, and those candidates whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process, which may include any combination of the following: Training & Experience evaluation (T&E), multiple-choice question test, job-related performance exercise, and technical/ oral appraisal interview. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director of the Personnel Commission.

Candidates that successfully pass testing will be invited to begin processing to be placed on a list for the purpose of limited term (substitute) processing.

Placement on the limited term (substitute) list does not qualify candidates for consideration for contracted positions.

Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s). Selection for the position will be made from among the top three (3) ranks of candidates. The eligibility list will be used for hiring purposes in other vacancies in the same, or equivalent, job classification and will be active for six (6) months (Merit Rule 50.100.1).

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Director of Purchasing, perform specialized activities related to the operation and maintenance of the Publications Department; operate high-speed digital reprographic and peripheral equipment to assure District printing needs and timelines are satisfied.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Operate a variety of high-speed digital reprographic and peripheral equipment in the reproduction of printed materials such as booklets, letters, bulletins, business cards, posters, newsletters, brochures, forms, including those utilizing variable data and a variety of other District documents; maintain confidentiality concerning District materials. E
• Perform specialized activities related to the operation and maintenance of the Publications Department; monitor completed jobs and works in progress to assure proper application of paper weights and sizes, digital printing processes, inks and related specifications. E
• Operate a variety of printing and finishing equipment including a collator, drill, scanner, cutter, folder, stitcher, coil binder, digital printer, computer and assigned software including use and maintenance of web based online job ordering system, and graphics and word-processing programs. E
• Communicate with District staff and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns related to orders, deliveries, specifications, technical issues and other printing related matters; provide information to print production users. E
• Review work submitted for reproduction; proofread work to assure completeness, quality and clarity of original copy; prepare copiers for extended production runs and monitor equipment during the duplication process. E
• Using standard text and graphics software applications, prepare submitted work for printing and finishing. E
• Clean and maintain equipment in efficient working condition; maintain an inventory of printing supplies; assist with ordering supplies as assigned. E
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to printing data, deliveries, supplies, production, revenue, requests and related information. E
• Perform a variety of clerical work and technical duties as assigned; compile a wide variety of data; maintain filing system; open and sort mail. E
• Assist other Publications Department staff with work projects as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school supplemented by college-level course work in computer science or a related field and one year of experience operating digital reproduction equipment.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Basic print shop operation methods and practices.
• Operation, equipment and materials used in digital printing procedures.
• Techniques and procedures of high-speed duplication.
• Operation of a computer and assigned software.
• Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher).
• PDF File Editors (i.e., Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat Professional, and MicroPress).
• General bindery procedures and equipment.
• Ink and paper stock (sizes, weights and types).
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Basic proofing techniques.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO

• Perform specialized activities related to the operation and maintenance of the Publications Department.
• Operate high-speed digital reprographic and peripheral equipment.
• Learn department and program objectives and goals.
• Meet schedules and deadlines for high-volume department.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Apply chemicals according to established procedures and specifications.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Operate a computer and assigned software.
• Operate, service and perform minor repairs and adjustments on equipment.
• Maintain routine records.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Publications Technician is responsible to receive, verify, modify and complete print request jobs according to department guidelines. The Senior Publications Technician acts as a lead in the department by providing work direction for a small crew, conducts quality control and performs specialized activities in support of the operation and maintenance of the Publications Department.

OTHER INFORMATION

In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 (Minimum Salary) of the official salary range designated for the position. Any variances in initial placement are addressed in, and shall be carried out in agreement with, this rule.

Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For more information, please contact the Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer, Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406