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Salary: $4,063.00 - $4,954.00 Monthly
Location : Rowland Heights (Los Angeles County), CA
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: D-26/27-15
Department: Reprographics
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
ASSIGNMENT
FILING PERIOD
Applications for this position will be accepted on-line only, Friday, July 24, 2026 to Friday, August 14, 2026, until 4:30 PM.
POSITION
There is currently one (1) immediate full time vacancy in this position, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, twelve (12) months per year. The tentative work schedule is 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
* APPLICANTS WILL BE SENT NOTIFICATIONS BY E-MAIL ONLY*
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Under general supervision of the Reprographics Supervisor, performs a wide variety of skilled duties in the print production and reproduction of materials utilizing digital printing, graphic design equipment and software; operates a variety of reprographic support equipment such as copy machine, computer,collator, shrink wrapper, folder, bostitcher, three hole paper drill, paper cutter, binder, numbering machine; checks work for quality and makes necessary adjustments; monitors machines; resolves operating problems and cleans and maintains equipment and work area; andperforms general clerical assistance such as stocking form shelves, stuffing envelopes with mailings, and distributing to various sites and departments.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The class of Reprographics Technician is distinguished from Reprographics Assistant in that incumbents in the former class perform more advanced reprographics duties requiring more in-depth knowledge of conventional and digital printing technology and methodologies.
Range 18.5
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EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or its equivalency is required. Completion of coursework in graphic communication, visual communication, or a closely related printing technology field is desirable.
EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in the operation of high-speed digital printing and bindery equipment, and computerized graphics, layout, and design using Photoshop, InDesign, or Illustrator is required.
Applicants must provide a copy of the following documents at the time of application (you may upload the documents to your profile):

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Documents may also be emailed to Applications without supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Transcripts or diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: A valid, Class C, California Driver License, and a good driving record are desirable.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Employees in this classification work primarily inside a print shop environment, with frequent interruptions, changing priorities and short deadlines, and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, harmful chemicals, and prolonged periods of loud noise.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees in this classification stand for extended periods of time, walk, sit, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs. without assistance, use fingers repetitively, use wrists or hands repetitively in a twisting motion or while applying pressure, use both hands simultaneously, stoop and bend, reach overhead, push and pull moderately heavy items, have rapid muscular coordination, speak clearly, hear normal conversation, distinguish shades, have depth perception and color vision, see small details, uses a computer, telephone, copier, and may drive a vehicle.
EXAMINATION
EXAMINATION - OPEN / PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION:
The examination may include the following:

• Job related Written Examination
• Technical Project / Structured Interview

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PROOF OF EDUCATION:
If you received your education outside of the United States, you must have your degree/transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following: . RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.
ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire.
APPOINTMENT
Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.
In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.
PROCESSING FEE
New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting.? This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD.
VETERANS CREDIT
For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application to receive such credit. Veteran's credit can only be applied upon initial hire.
VACATION
Employees with one (1) to three (3) years of service earn vacation at the rate of one (1) day for each month in paid status for a maximum of 12 vacation days per year. The number of vacation days earned progressively increases as provided in the RUSD-CSEA Agreement, Appendix A. Part-time employees earn vacation benefits prorated on the average number of hours worked per day per month in their regular assignments.
HOLIDAYS
For twelve month employees, fifteen (15) paid holidays are earned each year and one (1) floating holiday per calendar year.
SICK LEAVE
One (1) day of sick leave is earned for each full month of service which may be accumulated from year to year. Employees who transfer from another California school district, including a county superintendent of schools office, who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to this District.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees whose regular work assignment is thirty (30) hours or more per week are eligible to participate in the District's insurance program which consists of medical, dental, vision, life insurance and income protection.
The District provides eligible employees major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
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If you have additional questions, please contact the Risk Management office at 626-854-8382.
EDUCATIONAL STIPEND
Beginning the 2022-23 school year, all permanent employees who have an earned Bachelor's or Master's degree beyond the requirements for their position are eligible for a stipend.
Once a transcript is submitted and verified by the Human Resources division, unit members will be eligible for one stipend based on the highest degree earned. Stipend amounts will be divided into 10 monthly payments, September - June. The stipend amount will be prorated for any midyear degrees conferred in the month the transcript was submitted to and verified by the Human resources Department.

• Bachelor's degree are eligible for an annual $500 stipend.
• Bachelor's and Master's degree are eligible for an annual $1000 stipend

RETIREMENT
Employees who work 20 hours or more per week will be enrolled in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• PEPRA Member - Enrolled in CalPERS after December 31, 2012. (Your first time being enrolled in CalPERS)
• Classic Member - Enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013

You can see an overview of how to plan for your service retirement by clicking
ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT:
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority recommends advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, then the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any initial salary step placement recommendations. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired.
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These supplemental questions are part of the selection process and are considered part of your application. These questions give you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to this position. Your answers to the following Supplemental Questions are required for your application to be considered complete. Please note: if you do not have experience in a given area, type "none." Please do not write "please refer to my resume/application" as these answers will be considered incomplete and you will not be given any credit. *Experience referenced in the supplemental questions MUST be reflected in your application. INSTRUCTIONS Read the following questions and type your responses as thoroughly and accurately as possible. You may find it useful to type your responses in a Word document and copy and paste them below. Please note that falsifying information on this application may be grounds for dismissal if you are hired. I have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your experience using computerized graphics, layout, and design software such as Photoshop, InDesign, or Illustrator.Please list your employer(s), the name(s) of your position(s), the duties you performed, types of documents you prepared/edited, the SPECIFIC SOFTWARE you used, and the dates of employment for each job in which you gained this experience. If none, type "NA". DO NOT write, "see resume"Experience listed below must also be part of the work history to be considered.
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Please list your experience in the operation of high speed digital printing and bindery equipment. Please list your employer(s), the name(s) of your position(s), the duties you performed, they types of equipment you used, and the dates of employment for each job in which you gained this experience. If none, type "NA". DO NOT write, "see resume"Experience listed below must also be listed in the work history to be considered.
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Are you interested in working as a substitute employee?

• Yes
• No

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I have uploaded my transcripts and diplomas. (Required for the application to be considered complete)

• Yes
• No

07
"I certify that I have answered the supplemental questions accurately and truthfully."

• Yes
• No

Required Question