Printing Tech Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $18.79 - $19.73 Hourly
Location : Main Campus - Mattoon, Illinois
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 202600520
Division: Business Services
Department: Print Shop
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
Responsible for the operation of the digitial printing machine areas of the print shop. Preflighting of existing files. Assist in daily printing operations of the Print Shop and the college. Daily printing of jobs using all shop printers. Finish print jobs using a variety of finishing equipment such as duplo binder, plochmatic binder, duplo slitter/cutter/creaser, folders, and inserters.
Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)
Essential Job Functions:

1. Assume overall responsibility of the Print Shop in the absence of the supervisor and print technician.
2. Coordinate daily scheduling and complete printing jobs using digital printing equipment and appropriate finishing equipment.
3. Process DSF including job submission and job coordination.
4. Evaluate and upgrade current and future printing jobs using printing technology equipment.
5. Assist in training of part time and student workers.
6. Care and maintain all equipment in print shop and mailroom.
7. Research create and implement new products to the campus and external community.
8. Supervise workload of outside customers with all digital printing work.
9. Manage a demanding work load with multiple projects and strict deadlines in a fast-paced high turnabout environment.
10. Pre-flight and adjust files for optimal and accurate production.
11. Other related duties as assigned.

Specific Functional Job Requirements
Education Requirements:

• Associate degree required.

Experience Requirements:

• 1 year experience in printing or graphic design required, 3 years preferred.

Knowledge:

• Accepted printing practices with working knowledge of digital printing capabilities, various computer and design programs used in the creation of print materials, Microsoft software products, and a working knowledge of the graphic arts field.

Software:

• Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva working knowledge required.

Skills:

• Manual dexterity, ability to use complex machinery, ability to trouble shoot technical equipment. The ability to utilize various graphics software products.

Personal Requirements:

• Ability to work with all levels of administration, faculty, staff and students.

Physical:

• Ability to perform position demands and responsibilities (some physical labor involved).

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY
Support and Supervisory Staff
(For specific details, please refer to summary plan documents and/or board policy.)
Vacation Hours
Full-time support and supervisory employees earn 80 hours of vacation time during their first full year of employment. For each additional year of employment, support staff employees receive an additional 8 hours, up to a maximum of 160 hours. Hours are accrued monthly and can be taken in hourly increments. Hours start accruing from the first day of employment, although employees must complete their 90-day probationary period before using vacation time. There is a maximum carryover of 80 hours into a new fiscal year.
Sick Hours
Full-time support and supervisory employees earn 96 hours of sick time each year. Hours are accrued monthly (8 hours per month) and can be used in hourly increments. Sick leave may carry over and accumulate with no maximum.
Personal Hours
Full-time support and supervisory employees earn 40 hours of personal time each fiscal year. For employees who begin in the middle of a fiscal year, hours will be prorated. Personal time can be used in hourly increments. Any unused personal time will be transferred to sick leave at the end of the fiscal year.
Parental Leave
Paid parental leave of up to four (4) weeks for approved full-time employees with one (1) or more years of service.
Holidays
Lake Land College provides for nine paid holidays: January 1st, Friday Before Easter, Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and December 25th.
College Closed Days and Summer Work Week
Except as may otherwise be provided, if the College establishes a four (4) day summer session work schedule, the standard work day, not including the lunch break, will be eight and one-half (8½) hours, which is equivalent to a thirty-four (34) hour work week, paid at forty (40).
In addition, there are six (6) paid College Closed days each year.
Tuition Waiver
Lake Land College offers tuition waivers for credit courses to current full-time employees, employee's spouse or civil union partner, and their unmarried dependents under age 23. Any fees associated with the classes are the responsibility of the employee.
Tuition Reimbursement
Full-time employees are entitled to a tuition reimbursement of $200 per credit hour with a maximum of $1200 a fiscal year to advance their education with a baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral degree. Reimbursement is available for courses in which a grade of C or better is received with verification through official transcripts.
Retirement
Lake Land College employees are members of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). In addition, all SURS eligible employees will be auto-enrolled in the SURS Deferred Compensation (457b) plan at 3%.
(403)b/457(b) Retirement Savings Plans
Lake Land College offers a voluntary 403(b) plan and a 457(b) plan. Employees have the option of choosing from a variety of investment funds and can contribute on a pre-tax or post-tax basis. Employees can elect to enroll in a 403(b) and 457(b) plan at any time. The College offers an Employer Match of up to 3% of your gross salary based on certain criteria. Employees will be automatically enrolled in the SURS/Voya 457 plan, with the ability to opt out. Please refer to Board Policies 05.38 and 05.22 for criteria and guidelines.
Life and AD&D Insurance
Lake Land College provides full-time support and supervisory employees with $40,000 in life and AD&D insurance. Employees may also elect to purchase additional supplemental insurance for themselves, as well as spouse or civil union partner, and their dependent children. Spouses and dependents cannot exceed the amount of the employee's optional benefit.
Voluntary Benefits
Lake Land College offers Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance at group rates paid by employees.
Flexible Spending Account
Full-time employees can elect through payroll deduction to establish a flexible spending account for qualified medical or dependent care expenses incurred during the plan year. These elections are made on a pre-tax basis to save the employee federal and state income taxes. Employees enrolled on a medical flexible spending account can carry over up to $500 from one plan year to the next.
Medical Insurance
Lake Land College offers two health plan options -a traditional PPO health plan and one High Deductible health plan with a compatible Health Savings Account. Employees can elect coverage for their dependents defined as a spouse, civil union partner, or child under the age of 26. Dependent verification is required. Spouses who are able to obtain insurance through his or her full-time employment are not eligible for the College Insurance.
Monthly Rates for January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026
Single
Employee + 1
Family
Plan A (Traditional)
$0.00
$843.68
$1117.89
Plan B (HDHP)
$0.00*
$436.82*
$660.80*
* Lake Land College will also contribute to a Health Savings Account on behalf of the employee.
Health Savings Accounts
A HSA is a tax-favored savings account which allows funds to be accumulated tax-free to pay for current and future qualified healthcare expenses. A HSA account is only available if a HDHP, or Plan B is chosen. Lake Land contributes an amount equal to the difference in premiums between Plan A and Plan B. For 2026, this amount is $363.85/month for single coverage, $363.85/month for employee+1 coverage, and $363.85/month for family coverage.
Dental Insurance
Lake Land College offers Dental Insurance to employees and their qualified dependents at the following monthly cost:
Single
Employee + 1
Family
Dental Insurance
$0.00
$18.26
$28.88
Vision Insurance
Lake Land College offers Vision Insurance to employees and their qualified dependents at the following monthly cost:
Single
Employee + 1
Family
Vision Insurance
$5.59
$10.62
$15.51