POSITION DESCRIPTION:  REPROGRAPHICS TECHNICIAN

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:  Performs a variety of duplicating and bindery functions of printed materials for instructional and administrative purposes for all sites, departments, and student extracurricular programs; set up and operate copiers, duplicators, bindery and other equipment for the high volume, quality production of printed materials in a timely manner; perform related duties as assigned.  Prepares various documents for electronic storage and inputs into the Districts electronic record retention system. 

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO:  Purchasing Director 

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Production and reproduction of a wide variety of instructional and business support materials.
• Operates a variety of bindery and finishing equipment to collate, cut, fold, punch, drill, bind and pad printed materials, along with packaging product to deliver to sites and departments.
• Maintain daily records of work performed; prepare detailed reports of work performed for each site; prepare job cost reports for site/department for billing purposes.
• Handles, stores and uses chemicals, inks, solvents, and other hazardous materials and is responsible for adhering to OSHA regulations.
• Performs preventive and minor maintenance to reprographic equipment; arrange for equipment repairs with service technicians and vendors.
• Uses page layout, illustration, image editing and other software and equipment; works with District customers to develop materials to meet customer requirements; utilizes scanning and other equipment to import images for editing and full color digital output; receives and sends digital files from/to other District locations to achieve efficiency, productivity and quality objectives.  Maintains digital files.
• Develop, implement, and provide on-going training of new software to reprographics employees and site/department personnel as necessary.
• Provides training to site/department staff in formatting a job to be print ready.  Provide assistance and encourage District staff to submit jobs digitally.
• Receives, reviews, and logs work orders for accuracy of job details.
• Maintains collaborative communication with all sites and departments.
• Maintains inventory of production printing supplies and materials; orders supplies and materials.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions and instructions, analyze and solve problem, learn and apply new information or skills.  Work under intensive deadlines.
• Adheres to good housekeeping techniques to minimize tripping hazards and regularly reviews safety videos/materials to maintain a safe working environment.
• Scans, downloads, or uses other methods to electronically record documents and checks for quality control to ensure the accuracy and readability of all documents electronically retained.
• Assists the Purchasing Director to ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and business needs of record retention and document archiving schedules.
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and prepares detailed documentation of records received, held, archived, and returned to appropriate sites and/or departments.
• On a regular and frequent interval provides the Purchasing Director with the detailed logs of all record/file movement and work in progress reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION:  Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods, processes, equipment and operations for the purpose of producing, reproducing, and electronically filing all mater of printed materials.
• Operation and care of Reprographics equipment and software.
• Knowledge of various business software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and other photo and document editing software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to lift/pull/push a minimum of 50 pounds.  Must exhibit full range of motion of spine and extremities.

PHYSICAL:  Must be able to lift/pull/push a minimum of 50 pounds.  Must exhibit full range of motion of spine and extremities.  School district will assume responsibility for physical.

LICENSE:  Possession of a valid California driver’s license

TUBERCULOSIS TEST (TB):  Must furnish certificate showing proof of being free from active tuberculosis.

FINGERPRINTING: Fingerprint clearance will be required and conviction records will be checked.  Cost of fingerprinting is $69.00 (DOJ & FBI) and will be the responsibility of the appointee.