College Print Shop Specialist (Level I, II, III- Provisional)
Inside Higher Ed, New York, NY, United States
College Print Shop Specialist
General Duties: This position performs work in the field of college print shop activities. All employees perform related duties.
Maintains production standards, quality control, safety standards.
Sets up, operates, and maintains folding, saddle stitching, collating, binding, punching, padding, and cutting equipment.
Responsible for maintenance of copiers and maintaining copier supplies.
Utilizes and maintains printing and binding equipment as necessary.
Coordinates the work of part‑time employees, periodically reviewing progress and quality of work.
Maintains liaison with client departments, advising on technical aspects of equipment capacities, use of materials, suitable reproduction techniques, etc.
Sets up, operates, and maintains offset press.
Performs binding work.
Performs minor, routine maintenance and repair work on equipment.
Coordinates project priorities and schedules equipment usage.
Creates posters using wide format or commercial graphic printer.
Creates color calibrations to register colors on computer or copier.
Maintains production inventory and cost control, as directed by an administrative manager.
Mixes inks and chemicals.
Creates posters utilizing foam boards or card stock.
Creates photo offset masters using a variety of techniques.
Performs recordkeeping, housekeeping, and inventory tasks.
Strips line and halftone negatives at close tolerance in exact register.
May supervise the activities of part‑time employees.
May train print shop staff.
Operates inserting and mailing equipment.
Assignment Level I
Under close supervision; responsible for pick‑up from and delivery to customers of work product.
Assignment Level II
May operate inserting and mailing equipment.
Performs recordkeeping, housekeeping, and inventory duties.
May supervise Level 1 Print Shop Specialists.
Assignment Level III
Under moderate supervision, responsible for all general work tasks and those performed by Levels I & II.
May supervise Level I and II employees.
Assignment Level IV
Under general supervision, responsible for all general work tasks and those performed by Levels I, II, and III.
May supervise Level I, II, and III employees.
Assignment Level V
Under direction, responsible for all general work tasks and those performed by Levels I, II, III, and IV.
May supervise Level I, II, III, and IV employees.
May manage a campus printing operation in its entirety.
Definition of Supervision
Levels I and II – Close Supervision: duties assigned according to specific procedures; work is checked frequently, with formal training. Level III – Moderate Supervision: performs routine duties within established policies or per supervisor’s guidelines. Level IV – General Supervision: develops procedures for performance of duties and performs complex duties within established policy guidelines. Level V – Direction: establishes procedures for attaining specific goals in a broad area of work; only final results are typically reviewed.
Contract Title
College Print Shop Specialist
FLSA
Non‑exempt
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in basic printing, duplicating, and/or reproduction work: 6 months for Level I, 1 year for Level II, 18 months for Level III, 2 years for Level IV, 5 years for Level V.
Demonstrated English language proficiency, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Other Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment; ability to stand for extended periods and move as necessary.
Compensation
Level I: New Hire $34,932, Incumbent $38,587.
Level II: New Hire $39,837, Incumbent $45,021.
Level III: New Hire $41,493, Incumbent $46,889.
Benefits
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents.
Pension and tax‑deferred savings plans.
Health benefits for employees, dependents, and retirees meeting eligibility criteria.
Part‑time employees must meet a weekly or semester work‑hour criterion to be eligible for health benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. CUNY also includes Italian Americans among its protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 32098 • Location: Lehman College
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General Duties: This position performs work in the field of college print shop activities. All employees perform related duties.
Maintains production standards, quality control, safety standards.
Sets up, operates, and maintains folding, saddle stitching, collating, binding, punching, padding, and cutting equipment.
Responsible for maintenance of copiers and maintaining copier supplies.
Utilizes and maintains printing and binding equipment as necessary.
Coordinates the work of part‑time employees, periodically reviewing progress and quality of work.
Maintains liaison with client departments, advising on technical aspects of equipment capacities, use of materials, suitable reproduction techniques, etc.
Sets up, operates, and maintains offset press.
Performs binding work.
Performs minor, routine maintenance and repair work on equipment.
Coordinates project priorities and schedules equipment usage.
Creates posters using wide format or commercial graphic printer.
Creates color calibrations to register colors on computer or copier.
Maintains production inventory and cost control, as directed by an administrative manager.
Mixes inks and chemicals.
Creates posters utilizing foam boards or card stock.
Creates photo offset masters using a variety of techniques.
Performs recordkeeping, housekeeping, and inventory tasks.
Strips line and halftone negatives at close tolerance in exact register.
May supervise the activities of part‑time employees.
May train print shop staff.
Operates inserting and mailing equipment.
Assignment Level I
Under close supervision; responsible for pick‑up from and delivery to customers of work product.
Assignment Level II
May operate inserting and mailing equipment.
Performs recordkeeping, housekeeping, and inventory duties.
May supervise Level 1 Print Shop Specialists.
Assignment Level III
Under moderate supervision, responsible for all general work tasks and those performed by Levels I & II.
May supervise Level I and II employees.
Assignment Level IV
Under general supervision, responsible for all general work tasks and those performed by Levels I, II, and III.
May supervise Level I, II, and III employees.
Assignment Level V
Under direction, responsible for all general work tasks and those performed by Levels I, II, III, and IV.
May supervise Level I, II, III, and IV employees.
May manage a campus printing operation in its entirety.
Definition of Supervision
Levels I and II – Close Supervision: duties assigned according to specific procedures; work is checked frequently, with formal training. Level III – Moderate Supervision: performs routine duties within established policies or per supervisor’s guidelines. Level IV – General Supervision: develops procedures for performance of duties and performs complex duties within established policy guidelines. Level V – Direction: establishes procedures for attaining specific goals in a broad area of work; only final results are typically reviewed.
Contract Title
College Print Shop Specialist
FLSA
Non‑exempt
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in basic printing, duplicating, and/or reproduction work: 6 months for Level I, 1 year for Level II, 18 months for Level III, 2 years for Level IV, 5 years for Level V.
Demonstrated English language proficiency, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Other Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment; ability to stand for extended periods and move as necessary.
Compensation
Level I: New Hire $34,932, Incumbent $38,587.
Level II: New Hire $39,837, Incumbent $45,021.
Level III: New Hire $41,493, Incumbent $46,889.
Benefits
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents.
Pension and tax‑deferred savings plans.
Health benefits for employees, dependents, and retirees meeting eligibility criteria.
Part‑time employees must meet a weekly or semester work‑hour criterion to be eligible for health benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. CUNY also includes Italian Americans among its protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 32098 • Location: Lehman College
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