Assistant Printer

Alhambra Elementary School District•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Assistant Printer serves the District’s printing needs through efficient and effective management of Printing Department production. The position prints legally requested materials for schools and District departments, monitors requests for copyright compliance, schedules and completes print jobs, and helps keep the Print Shop operating efficiently. The role also involves equipment upkeep and maintenance coordination, supply ordering and inventory, outsourcing jobs that require offset printing, clerical work, and customer service. This is a twelve-month position. Beginning salary is Level 29 or as negotiated by the Governing Board, with employee benefits in accordance with Board policies. Performance is evaluated under Board Policy on the evaluation of support personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn to operate, hi-tech copiers and other equipment.
Ability to move heavy boxes and work standing for long periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Print legally requested materials for all schools and District departments, and monitor requests for copyright violations in accordance with copyright laws and Board policy.
Schedule printing to meet due dates.
Compute printing charges for all jobs and report charges by school or department to the Business Office monthly.
Manage routine preventative maintenance of equipment and arrange prompt repairs as needed.
Monitor equipment, leasing agreements, and schedules; recommend additional or replacement equipment; and work with the Business Office on procurement bidding and new lease agreements when leases conclude.
Recommend cost-effective measures to improve Print Shop efficiency.
Operate hi-tech and color copiers, collators, manual and electric paper cutters, paper folding machines, stapling machines, and other Print Shop equipment.
Complete bindery work and clean and maintain machines.
Outsource jobs requiring an offset press by writing printing specifications and obtaining verbal and/or written quotes.
Create purchase orders and order printing supplies to maintain continuous production.
Regularly inventory paper supplies in the Printing Department and District warehouse, pull paper from the warehouse, and deliver it to the Printing Department.
Perform routine clerical tasks, including filing and sending internal correspondence to schools and departments.
Promote excellent customer service, assist customers, and answer telephones.
Perform other duties as assigned.