SANTA CLARA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Personnel Commission
CLASS TITLE: Print Services Technician, Senior
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To operate a multi-color, four (4) color processes, and offset printing press and auxiliary equipment for the purpose of reproducing a variety of materials and serve in a lead capacity. Employees in the classification receive indirect supervision from the Supervisor, Print Shop, within a defined framework of policies and procedures. This job class is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of printing projects and for the safe and proper operation of offset presses and related equipment. This job class requires the incumbent to serve as a liaison between the Supervisor and other print shop staff.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS AMONG RELATED CLASSES
The Print Services Technician, Senior serves in lead capacity, motivating other print shop personnel to meet production standards, and assisting to solve work problems. Employees in this class receive indirect supervision within a defined framework of policies and procedures. This class differs from the classes of Print Services Technician and Print Support Technician series, by the performance of higher level duties including four (4) color press operations requiring specialized training.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Assist supervisor in reviewing all graphics, films and other materials required to run multiple color printing requests
Assists and provides direction to the print shop staff with difficult print shop orders or problems are encountered
Assist Supervisor in coordinating press and bindery workflow
Collaborates with the Communications Department, including the Graphic Specialists, in the coordination of complex print shop orders
Inspects all offset presses and bindery equipment; make recommendations to the supervisor for service and maintenance
Performs minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
Keeps an accurate inventory of paper and other supplies; maintains production log for assigned projects
Provides continual assistance and training in advance to the print shop staff in print shop functions
Make recommendations regarding print shop equipment and the needs of the department
Back up for supervisor when supervisor is not available
Reports any health, safety, or hazardous problems
Performs all pre-press and print operations required to complete a print job
Operates an offset press and duplicators to print a variety of materials
Receives orders for offset reproduction and runs the required numbers of copies
Prepares machine for operation; cleaning rollers, choosing correct blanket for type of master to be used, adjusting machine for paper type and weight, adjusting flow of repellent solution and bringing ink to proper consistency
Adjusts machine to center printing on paper
Performs routine multicolor, masking, and layout work
Cleans machine parts and master plates
Justifies margins in the preparation of negatives and plates
Strips, reduces, and enlarges negatives as needed for plate production
Operates plate maker; cleaning and storing plates after use in appropriate storage area
Cuts, collates, staples, binds, assembles, gathers, pads, and folds completed printed materials
Uses desktop computer and word processing software
Assembles multi-paper runs in proper order
Performs related duties as required
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
May proof completed work to ensure accuracy and compliance to printing requests/orders
Performs related duties as required
The proper operation of offset press equipment and methods of adjusting equipment for proper operation
Types, qualities, weights, and uses of paper, inks, solvents, and various patented products made for use with offset press equipment
Desktop computer operations and skill to use word-processing software
Proper English usage including spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure.
Ability to:
Efficiently and safely operate and adjust offset press equipment
Strip, reduce, and enlarge negatives for plate production
Perform simple arithmetical calculations accurately
Operate auxiliary equipment including collator, paper cutter, electric stapler, padding press, master plate maker
Communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Lead and motivate other print shop staff
Establish and maintain a daily work schedule
Prepare and maintain routine records and production reports
Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Generally, any combination of education and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical method of demonstrating these qualifications would be:
Completion of the twelfth grade; and
Three (3) years of experience operating offset duplicating equipment.
BARGAINING UNIT: Office, Technical, and Business Services (OTBS) Unit
WORKING CONDITIONS: Duties are performed indoors around noise and fumes from equipment operation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Mobility to stand, stoop, reach, and bend; mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; stand for extended periods of time; walk long distances; lifting, pushing, pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job.
HAZARDS: Wear protective apparel including goggles, face protectors, aprons, shoes and oxygen breathing apparatus; work around moving mechanical parts; work around electrical current; and chemicals used in the printing process.
Personnel Commission Approval: 03/23/00 Revised: 01/2002 (Pending)