GRAPHIC PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN (Promotional & Open)

Job Description:

GRAPHIC PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN (Promotional & Open)

Description

Under the direction of an assigned Supervisor, perform a variety of technical duties involved in the operation of offset presses, duplicating equipment and other services to provide District schools, offices, warehouse and the community with a wide variety printed materials; communicate with customers to discuss projects and determine final output; maintain equipment in a clean and proper operating condition.

Perform a variety of technical duties involved in the operation of offset presses, duplicating equipment and other services to provide District schools, offices, warehouse and the community with a wide variety printed materials including forms, brochures, flyers, certificates, booklets, tests, quizzes, and other instructional, informational and publicity materials; determine cost-effective ways to produce print work.

Maintain stock of warehouse forms, supplies and materials; order and re-stock various materials, cleaning solutions and press chemicals, paper, plates and other materials as needed; receive and process deliveries according to established procedures.

Communicate with customers via telephone or e-mail to discuss projects and determine final output; respond to customers in a timely manner; provide project updates to customers.

Operate a computer, assigned software and peripheral equipment; operate other equipment used in printing work including paper cutters, counting scale, electronic paper puncher and stapler, punch machine and coil inserter for spiral binding, plates, laminators, high speed copier, binding, trimmer, scanning and other equipment as necessary.

Insert various types of media into envelopes for distribution to departments or outside customers.

Maintain work area and equipment in a clean, safe and orderly manner; clean, maintain and make minor repairs to equipment as necessary; clean up and turn off equipment after projects; display visual samples of work promoting services available within the shop.

Confer with outside vendors and organizations to obtain technical support, maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field and discuss printing issues.

Maintain computerized records and files of work completed; track usage of supplies and materials; report total revenue to the Director according to established time lines.

Train volunteers to assist with bindery tasks.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Procedures, methods and techniques of graphic production.

Operation, maintenance and repair of offset printing equipment.

Chemicals used when applied to cleaning, ink and water systems.

Record-keeping techniques.

Various color models related to computer technology and printing processes.

Characteristics and uses of paper and ink used in duplication.

Paper sizes, weights, textures and applications.

Standard safety practices.

Basic math.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Oral and written communication skills.

Operation of a computer and assigned software systems.

ABILITY TO:

Perform a variety of technical duties involved in the operation of offset presses, duplicating equipment and other services to provide District schools, offices, warehouse and the community with a wide variety printed materials.

Communicate with customers to discuss projects and determine final output.

Maintain equipment in a clean and proper operating condition.

Provide technical support and assist staff in producing a variety of printed materials.

Operate a variety of computer graphics and printing equipment.

Display visual samples of work.

Maintain computerized records related to work performed.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.

Plan, and organize work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to: High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by college-level course work in a related field and three years of responsible experience in the operation of offset presses and production work.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Print shop environment.

Noise from equipment operation.

Regular exposure to chemicals, fumes, dust and odors.

The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience; scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

Applicants invited to advance in this recruitment, the exam and interview dates are currently as follows:

Examination #1 - November 14, 2025 @ 9:30 a.m.

Examination #2 - To Be Determined

Exam Location will be announced in the invite email.

Dates are tentative, but it is highly recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly. No Make-up dates will be offered.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The duration of the eligibility list is one (1) year unless extended by the Personnel Commission. Eligibility lists established from this recruitment will be used for full-time, part-time and limited term positions.

New employees to the district are placed on step A of the salary schedule. The maximum salary is reached after 3 ½ years of employment.

Recruitments that list Promotional and Open Competitive opportunities may result in one of the following: 1) a dual-certified eligibility list in which internal employees of the San Lorenzo Unified School District are awarded seniority points to their final passing score before placement on the eligibility list, or 2) two separate eligibility lists consisting of candidates on a promotional only list and an open list. In the latter case, candidates on the promotional list are referred to the hiring authority before candidates on the open. However, when less than three ranks exist on the promotional list, the open list will be utilized to complete a total of three ranks.

Closing Date/Time: Mon, 10 Nov 2025

Salary:

4854.16 - 5916.86 Monthly