1760-Print/Mail Machine Operator

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Print/Mail Machine Operator

Job Code: 1760

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, 1760 Print/Mail Machine Operator operates multiple printing, bindery and/or mailing equipment. This is the journey-level class of the series.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Class 1760 Print/Mail Machine Operator is distinguished from Class 1762 Senior Print/Mail Machine Operator in that the latter also performs supervisory functions.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Operates, sets up and adjusts printing, mailing and bindery equipment.

2. Maintains machines in good working order by cleaning, greasing and oiling; performs minor repairs when necessary; keeps work and storage areas orderly.

3. Records and reports progress of work.

4. Controls inventory; requisitions and acquires materials and supplies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: safe operation of printing, bindery, mailing equipment, and related machinery.

Ability and Skill to: communicate orally and in writing in an effective manner; prepare routine records and reports; read and understand written instructions such as operating manuals, requests for reproduction, etc.; interact tactfully, courteously and diplomatically with other departmental personnel; identify and distinguish among grades, weights and sizes of paper; maintain equipment and perform minor repair procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Experience:

Two (2) years of recent experience in the operation of an offset machine and/or high speed digital production printer (including bindery) in a reprographic or production center environment.

License and Certification:

Substitution:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Nature of work requires: physical effort and manual dexterity in the operation and maintenance of high speed digital or other related equipment; perform heavy lifting of at least 50 pounds.

May be required to drive in order to transport materials.

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: 1762 Senior Print/Mail Machine Operator

ORIGINATION DATE: 01/12/1961

AMENDED DATE: 7/23/1999, 09/18/15; 07/18/18

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN SFMTA SFCCD SFUSD

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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