Publication Technician II - Educational Resource Center

Publication Technician II Under the direction of the Director, Information Technology, operate and maintain a wide variety publication equipment, including high speed production digital printers/copiers, presses and other equipment used in the production of printed materials for the District; train and provide work direction to the other Publications personnel as assigned; oversee printing jobs, calculate costs and assure timely completion of work. The Publication Technician II is the advanced level class in the series. Incumbents operate all equipment in the Publication area and oversee printing projects, estimate charges, establish schedules and priorities and provide work direction to Publications personnel. Operate and maintain a variety of high speed digital copiers, scanners, and digital media reproduction equipment and offset presses. Receive and evaluate incoming work requests; determine appropriate production methods, materials, style and format. Establish production priorities, assign work and assure the timely completion and distribution of completed projects. Communicate with District personnel, administrators, school and community organizations, vendors, suppliers and others regarding publication projects, equipment and supplies. Provide graphic arts services including layout, paste-up and artwork. Provide technical assistance and work direction to other Publications personnel; assure proper and efficient equipment use. Maintain records and files related to daily production, equipment utilization, inventory of materials and cost analysis. Clean and perform preventive maintenance on offset press and other publication equipment. Train Publications personnel in equipment operation, maintenance and departmental procedures. Assure adequate inventory of District forms and office materials, and reorder and stock as needed. Produce a wide variety of printed instructional and administrative materials in accordance with standards of quality and demanding timelines. Establish and maintain a digital library of all publication files and materials. Administration of the electronic Publication Management System; including the creation and management of digital stores catalog. Preparation of material for duplication; including document manipulation and clean up. Manage Publications material inventory such as paper and copier supplies. Train District personnel on using Publication System and publication ordering procedures. Assist District personnel in developing format for announcements, forms, booklets and printed materials. Work with publication vendors to meet demand for specialized print job requests. Review and research developments and emerging technology in the publication industry. Perform related duties as assigned. Knowledge of operation and maintenance of modern high speed copiers, digital reproduction equipment, offset equipment, platemaking and bindery equipment. Methods, materials and procedures used in reproduction work. Characteristics and uses of various inks and paper stock. Printing production scheduling. Graphic design principles including forms and design. Principles of training and providing work direction. Recordkeeping methods. Oral and written communication skills. Health and safety regulations and procedures. Computer operation in an office setting. Computer graphic software and document editing applications. Various digital file formats and methods for digital storage. Operate and maintain various high speed copiers, offset press and related equipment. Plan, organize, expedite, schedule and coordinate work. Establish work priorities and assure timely completion of work. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Determine appropriate work methods and materials to produce quality printed materials. Perform moderate physical labor such as standing for long periods, bending and lifting heavy objects. Calculate printing costs and maintain departmental records. Operate paper cutter, drill punch, folder, stitching and other bindery and finishing equipment. Make minor equipment adjustments. Perform unexpected and rush jobs in addition to regular duties. Understand, carry out and provide oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Meet schedules and timelines Perform skilled and complex digital copier and offset press production work to produce a variety of printed materials for the District. Work independently with minimal supervision. Work with a variety of computer software. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive documents and information. Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by specialized training in digital and material reproduction techniques, digital copiers and offset press operation, and graphic design and five (5) years of varied and increasingly responsible experience in offset press operation, digital copiers and graphic design. District publications center environment. Subject to standing for long periods, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, reaching using hands and arms, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. May be required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; see to read, prepare, and review documents and operate equipment. Subject to a rigorous work schedule and constant interruptions. Must be able to regularly lift 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Exposure to noise and fumes from equipment operation. Attachments: Must upload required certifications and/or licenses for application to be considered complete. Work Year: 12 month/6.0 hour 7:00 am-1:30 pm Salary Classification: 27