Publications Technician - Substitute/Limited Term at Poway Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
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.
Requirements / Qualifications
**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).
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.
Requirements / Qualifications
**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).
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.
Comments and Other Information
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.
Comments and Other Information
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.
Application Deadline
10/26/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
10/15/2026
Contact
Ryan Graggs
858-521-2800 2796
858-521-2800 2796
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$24.91 - $31.88 Per Hour
$24.91 - $31.88 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time