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Job Description
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here . Read on to find out more about this opportunity:
Marin County Printing Services is a full-service facility with state-of-the-art digital technology. If you can dream it, we can print it, from vehicle graphics and outdoor signage to business cards, volume mailing, and braille. Our highly experienced staff support printing services across the County.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Department of Public Works Printing Services Division is currently recruiting for one (1) full-time temporary/contingent Reprographics Apprentice. The position is located on-site at the Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael, CA .
Under the direction of the Supervising Reprographic Technician, the Reprographic Technician works with a variety of high-speed copiers and printers related to printing and wide format reproduction to produce a variety of County records and documents. The Reprographic Technician will also:- Provide customers with excellent customer service as they assist users with submitting job requisitions using the online WEB2Print management application system.
- Provide support in all aspects of the production; set priorities, tracking progress and resolving schedule conflicts and problems.
- Participate in the ongoing administrative aspects including deliveries, paper organization, clean up, machine maintenance and stocking of products.
ABOUT YOU
Our ideal candidate is a mechanically inclined printing or graphic arts professional ready to make a significant impact! a talented and well-rounded machine operator to join our team. We need someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment while consistently upholding safety guidelines. You'll be comfortable with everything from traditional presses to new-age digital equipment and eager to continuously learn and master a broad range of reprographics and printing technologies.
KNOWLEDGE OF- Thorough knowledge of the types, qualities, weights and uses of paper, inks, solvents and patented products used with offset and xerography machines.
- Operation, adjustment, minor repairs and production capabilities of offset duplicating and high speed xerography machines.
- Methods and techniques of making plates and producing camera ready copy using computerized techniques.
- Operate, adjust and maintain an offset duplicating and high speed/xerography machine and auxiliary equipment independently, safely, effectively and efficiently.
- Perform typesetting, layout, paste-up tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Follow written and oral work instructions.
- Perform basic arithmetical calculations.
- Set up, adjust and operate automated peripheral equipment such as collator, cutter, folder, various bindery equipment.
- Operate camera and platemaking equipment including stripping of negatives and developing of film and plates.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Any combination of education and experience and/or specialized training that would provide the knowledge and skills listed. Typically, equivalent to one year of experience in the operation of offset printing and peripheral equipment.
Certificates and Licenses
This position is required to travel between various County and business-related locations. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class vehicle driven and must meet automobile insurability requirements of the County.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Marin
Show moreThe County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.
This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.
OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:
To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.
When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.
We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.
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