Graphics Communication Technician

Class Title:

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Under supervision, to assist in the overall production scheduling of a printing facility
To operate the production equipment available at said facility
To assist in the coordination of work of personnel assigned
And to do related work as required consistent with job description.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Directly responsible to designated administrators.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Operates duplicating, collating, binding, photolithographic and plate-making equipment

Trains and coordinates the work of subordinates in the operation of said equipment

Oversees duplicating machine operations including methods used in making masters, set ups, mixing of solutions, cleaning, adjustment, and minor repair of equipment

Maintains supply inventories, records of operation, calculates billing for completed work

Operates equipment as production requires.

Overtime work is part of the job responsibility.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Terminology, processes and operations of assigned office or program.
Record-keeping and filing techniques.
Telephone techniques and etiquette.
Basic research methods and report preparation techniques.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
Oral and written communication skills.
Basic budgeting practices regarding monitoring and control.
Basic math.
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.

ABILITY TO:

Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and administration.
Interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Answer telephones and greet the public courteously.
Maintain records, logs and files.
Learn principles of training and providing work direction and guidance to others.
Compile, assemble, verify and prepare data for records and reports.
Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
Compose correspondence and written materials independently.
Work independently with little direction.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Plan and organize work.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Be able to multitask. Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
Move hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Hear and speak to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
Sit or stand for extended periods of time. See to read a variety of materials.
Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to file materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must pass qualifying tests.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Four years experience in the operation of offset duplicating machines including some lead experience.