
Reprographics Technician at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Reprographics Technician to join our team. This role is essential in producing high-quality printed materials that support OCDE’s educational and administrative objectives. If you have expertise in digital printing, finishing, and bindery operations, and thrive in a fast-paced production environment, we encourage you to apply! Under general supervision, the Reprographics Technician operates high-speed digital printing, copying, finishing, and binding equipment to complete print production assignments. This position is responsible for setting up, programming, and preparing files for print production while ensuring that all materials meet OCDE’s quality, cost, and time standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of graphics, page layout, and industry-standard software to prepare materials for print.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or high school equivalency test, and two years of progressively responsible experience operating advanced digital printing and reprographics equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under OCDE's vehicle insurance policy may be required for certain assignments.
The supplemental questions below are mandatory and must be completed to be considered for this position. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. 1. Describe your experience operating high-speed digital printing, copying, finishing, and binding equipment. What types of projects have you worked on, and how did you ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely completion? 2. This role requires proficiency in graphics, page layout, and other software for preparing files for production. Please provide examples of the software you have used in a print production setting and describe a time when you had to troubleshoot or make adjustments to a file to ensure a high-quality final product.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or high school equivalency test, and two years of progressively responsible experience operating advanced digital printing and reprographics equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under OCDE's vehicle insurance policy may be required for certain assignments.
The supplemental questions below are mandatory and must be completed to be considered for this position. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. 1. Describe your experience operating high-speed digital printing, copying, finishing, and binding equipment. What types of projects have you worked on, and how did you ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely completion? 2. This role requires proficiency in graphics, page layout, and other software for preparing files for production. Please provide examples of the software you have used in a print production setting and describe a time when you had to troubleshoot or make adjustments to a file to ensure a high-quality final product.