Printing Services Technician

Printing Services Technician

Victor Valley College


Salary: $63,000.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 2026-658 PRNTTECH01

Location: Victor Valley College 18422 Bear Valley Road Victorville, CA 92395, CA

Department: Print Shop

Closing: 9/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Basic Functions


FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
THIS POSITION IS ASSIGNED TO THE PRINT SHOP

THIS POSITION IS FULL-TIME (12) MONTH, $63,000.00 ANNUALLY
(RANGE 20 OF THE CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE)

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

The current hours of this position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with some possible weekends. Hours of employment are subject to change based on student or departmental needs.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• District paid medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
• District paid $50,000 life insurance policy for the employee.
• Participation in CalPERS, 20 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days and 12 paid vacation days (annual accrual increases per years of service up to a max of 22 days per year).

CARING CAMPUS
Victor Valley College is a Caring Campus institution. We are committed to improving student retention and success through intentional, welcoming practices across our college community. Employees at Victor Valley College foster connection, belonging, and student-centered support from the first point of contact. This includes practicing behaviors such as the 10-foot rule, offering warm referrals, wearing nametags, and maintaining cross-department awareness to ensure students feel seen, supported, and valued. We cultivate a collaborative, culture-focused environment where every manager, faculty and staff member plays an active role in advancing student persistence and completion.

DEFINITION
Under direction, performs layout, printing, high speed copying and binding work including multi-page, multi-color process work; provides high volume printing and duplicating services for the District's departments, staff, faculty, and administration; coordinates, organizes, and participates in the print shop graphics software and equipment operations; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is responsible for performing the full range of print job layout, printing and finishing duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Incumbents utilize a variety of desktop software and equipment requiring a greater depth of graphics software, and offset press preparation and operation. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Representative Duties


EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the right to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees with verified medical conditions can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Performs layout, printing, high speed copying and binding work including multi-page, multi-color process work; collates, assembles and staples booklets and other printed material.
  
• Provides high volume printing and duplicating services for the District's departments, staff, faculty, and administration; coordinates operations and communications to assure smooth and efficient printing activities.
• Operates offset press, plate maker, digital printers, computers, paper cutter, binding equipment, printing server, and graphic arts and desktop publishing software; maintains current knowledge of the operation of print shop technology and software.
• Facilitates desktop publishing workflow including layout, paste up, and graphic design utilizing various software applications to produce quality copy for the publication of District printed materials.
• Organizes and designs graphic and printed materials according to originator's specifications; communicates with originator to ensure timely and accurate production.
• Plans and lays out text and artwork; selects type style and size, fonts, spacing of letters and text lines, placement, and size and type of photos and artwork to be used according to customer specifications.
• Trains and provides work direction and guidance to print shop staff as necessary.
• Maintains records and logs of printing operations; calculates printing services fees for District departments and enters information into the automated fiscal system.
• Within established guidelines, orders paper and supplies as needed for the District's high-volume printing and duplicating services.
• Operates high speed photocopy and other related equipment to reproduce a variety of instructional and information material; packages and labels for distribution to campus mailboxes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements


Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
  

Experience:

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience performing print layout and copying/printing
  production work in a high volume duplicating and printing environment.

Licenses and Certifications:

• None.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a printing center environment; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work; to sit, stand, and walk; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; and vision to inspect and operate equipment, and to read printed materials and a computer screen. The job involves requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to operate and repair tools and equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in a printing center environment and are exposed to loud noise levels, dust and air contaminants. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Knowledge and Abilities


QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Methods, practices, terminology, equipment and procedures used in the production of printed and graphic materials.
• Page layout and graphic arts design techniques and procedures
• Computers and graphics software applications used by various District departments.
• Operational characteristics of high-volume copiers and related duplicating equipment.
• Methods and techniques of proofing graphics and text for printing materials.
• Basic mathematics.
• Principles and practices of record-keeping.
• District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques of providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with students, staff, faculty, representatives of outside organizations, and members of the public, including individuals of diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, physical ability, and sexual orientation.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of technical duties involved in the design, typesetting and production of printed materials and related graphic arts to meet customer needs.
• Utilize phototypesetting equipment and graphics software to prepare and design written and graphic materials for printing or reproduction.
• Operate high-speed digital reprographic and peripheral equipment in the reproduction of various materials.
• Maintain current knowledge on graphics and desktop publishing software.
• Communicate with departments to plan, design, and layout text and artwork; to determine final output, and to ensure smooth and efficient printing services.
• Establish project timelines and calculate costs and estimate time, materials and staff resource requirements.
• Provide design services utilizing a wide variety of graphic design methods and materials.
• Arrange, layout and make effective use of visual materials.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain files and records.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural compliance guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds of community college students.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

VISA
Victor Valley Community College does not sponsor Visas such as H1B Visas.

NEPOTISM POLICY
Victor Valley College is committed to fair hiring practices. We prohibit the employment of relatives or domestic partners as defined by Family code Section 297 et seq., in the same department in accordance with Board Policy 7310.

To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. If a file is not complete by the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not be copied.

Please note, the only form of communication you will receive throughout the recruiting and hiring process will be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Please note that the information provided on the application must be complete and will be the only information used to determine qualifications for the position. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to assist with completing an application, please contact the Human Resources Department before the listed closing date at (760) 245-4271, extension 2500, or by email
atjobs@vvc.edu.

Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.

You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site at with your username and password.

A complete file consists of all the following:
1. Completed electronically signed Victor Valley College application, which includes Contact Information, Education, Work Experience, References and Supplemental Questions.
2. Copies of college transcripts showing college coursework (If you have transcripts, please attach as other).

Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Trustees is committed to supporting recruitment activities that are intentional, professional development opportunities that are meaningful, and instructional processes that support the goals of equal opportunity, equity, and diversity by providing equal consideration for all qualified candidates including but not limited to federally and state protected class, race, color, national origin, disability (mental and physical, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, and genetic characteristics), ancestry, sex/gender (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), age (over 40), marital status, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or a record or history of cancer), military or veteran status, and genetic information.



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