Job Summary:

The Reprographics Specialist position will perform complex technical duties while providing general printing production functions: digital and offset printing, bindery, digital file preparation, customer service, and secure shredding assistance.

Duties and responsibilities:

Digital Printing

• Work Independently, under general supervision, to maintain color calibrations, inventory of supplies and overall functionality of various color and monochrome printers.
• Utilize EFI Fiery RIP Software applications to maximize cost savings and minimize use of papers, toners, and shorten run lengths for faster throughput.
• Inspect incoming files for print quality, visual identity and graphic standards, and copyright compliance.
• Process digital print orders using various paper stocks and image quality enhancements as required.
• Evaluate final prints for image quality, consistency, and adherence to production specifications.
• Work with paper catalog settings for specialty papers and adjust feed trays and settings to accommodate changes in humidity, static and other environmental factors that affect print quality.

Customer Service

• Provide complex technical support for specialty orders and consultations for cost savings and rush orders.
• Assist clients with clarifications on paper types and online ordering.
• Utilize the FileMaker database to track orders, confirm deliveries, and collaborate with delivery assistants to ensure that time-sensitive projects are handled effectively.

Bindery/Digital Finishing Equipment Operation

• Ability to operate a wide range of equipment including but not limited to automated Paper Cutter, Bookletmaker, Folder, Creaser, Business card slitter/cutter, 3 hole drill, padding rack for carbonless and standard padding orders.
• Prepare completed orders for delivery by shrink wrapping or boxing, other duties as assigned

Secure Shredding

• Pick up bins and boxes throughout campus, operate box truck with liftgate.
• Process documents through industrial grade shredder.
• Document chain of custody as per regulations and certify secure document destruction.

Offset Press Operation

• Work independently, under general supervision to perform operations of press as assigned, which may include inserting plates, inking up rollers, mixing fountain solutions, setting ink and water balance on all printing units.
• Responsible for positioning images properly on correct paper stocks.
• Determine proper impression setting, regulate proper amounts of offset powders and setting proper Infrared (IR) drying temperatures, utilize scanning densitometer to continually measure print consistency output to maintain quality of printed images throughout the order.
• Responsible for removing and disposing of waste ink, washing up rollers and ink fountains (or applying anti-skin), cleaning blankets, plate cylinders, impression cylinders, and bearers at the end of the shift or order, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Pre-Press System

• Work independently, under general supervision to process PDF files and output plates for assigned presswork.
• Utilize pre-press interface software as needed for press operation.
• Other classification related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a high school education or equivalent certification
• Two (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of and the ability to use standard PC and Macintosh platforms, their operating systems and applicable software.
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to operate a wide range of reprographics equipment and systems, including, but not limited to, the ability to operate pre-press equipment/software, high speed copiers (black & white and color), offset presses up to two-color, and bindery equipment. 
• Ability to learn new equipment and processes quickly, as well as troubleshoot applicable equipment.
• Requires basic knowledge of lithography and reprographics systems and operations.
• Ability to produce basic variable data on high speed copiers.
• Working knowledge of desktop publishing and graphic software and the ability to manipulate and translate media, as well as process and enhance electronic files through pre-press software. Working knowledge of campus graphics standards and procedures.
• Working knowledge of mixing and matching ink, manipulating color values and ensuring even density on the sheet and consistent color throughout the job using applicable equipment.
• Ability to manipulate and set up files and equipment in the production of a wide range of specialized material and media such as but not limited to CD, DVD, posters, banners, magnets, signs, and fabric printing.
• Work may require working knowledge of applicable U.S. Postal Service requirements and processes related to standard and automated mailing processes and other shipping and receiving methods.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust and adapt to a changing work environment and requirements including the ability to quickly learn to operate applicable new equipment/software and to obtain certifications when applicable.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• If assigned, ability to provide lead work direction to student assistants.
• Valid CA Driver’s License and Insurance.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in operation of offset and digital printing systems, color management, general binding and digital finishing experience and good interpersonal skills.

License/Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,800 – 4,200 per month

Classification Hiring Range : $3,680 – 5,230 per month

 

Work Schedule: Academic Year: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

Summer: 7am - 5:30pm, Monday - Thursday

The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.

 

Application Deadline : November 4, 2024

 

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a y

ear. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Position Information:

Full-time, Non-Exempt, Temporary

This position classification has been defined as non-exempt and is subjected to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

First considerations will be given to candidates who apply by Tuesday, August 20, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University, San Bernardino in not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.  CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Driver’s License Check

Possession of a valid Driver's License is required.  Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

Mandated Reporter

The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.

Smoking

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.  See policy at  https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act

The work may require the ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays; rotating night, evening, and day shifts; non-standard (8, 10 and 12-hour) shifts and flexible, non-standard workweeks per departmental staffing rules.