Print Shop Specialist

Broward County, Florida
$20.37 - $32.52 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale
115 South Andrews Avenue (Show on map)
Jun 17, 2025
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Print Shop Specialist for the Office of Public Communications. Benefits of Broward County Employment High Deductible Health Plan: Bi-Weekly Premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79 Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually Consumer Driven Health Plan: Bi-Weekly Premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79 Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan 457 Deferred Compensation employee match Eleven (11) paid holidays each year Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually) Paid Parental Leave *This announcement will remain active until a sufficient number of applications have been received and may close at any time.* General Description Facilitates fluid print production of client jobs in a cost effective manner, while ensuring the highest quality product is delivered. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks. This is advanced print work performing and overseeing the operation of wide-format UV, color and monochrome printers in a centralized print in-plant. Operating automated high speed production print, insertion, and bindery equipment for the production of customer communication, such as, booklets, fliers, brochures, forms and other documents as required.. Responsibilities and duties include: * Operating and maintaining a variety of full-color printing, display, wide format and direct to substrate hybrid printers. * Operating and maintaining wide format flatbed cutting equipment. * Creating and modifying files for imposition, flatbed cutting and variable data printing. * Coordinating printing priorities and schedules to maximize efficient use of equipment operation time, materials and supplies. * Performing all setup operations including: following equipment maintenance schedules, manipulating files in preparation for daily print schedule, equipment calibration, modifications and adjustments. * Performing post press operations including: scheduling equipment maintenance on a daily and weekly schedule; bindery, finishing and shipping preparation, includes the operation of a mechanical paper cutter, collator, paper folder and other bindery equipment as required. * Exercising considerable technical independence in determining proper printing methods and control of work. * Performing quality assurance checks to proof for color, accuracy, formatting, stock size and quantity. * Preparing production reports indicating job type, requesting agencies and costs. * Delivering printed materials to clients. * Operating digital production cut-sheet and wide-format equipment using and advanced print controllers. * Performing display setup operations including: The construction of exhibits and displays, ensuring display objectives are met. * Performs related work as required. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires two (2) years experience performing/overseeing the operating high-speed color and monochrome copiers using a commercial print controller or related equipment including six (6) months lead work or closely related experience. Must have valid class E driver's license Special Certifications and Licenses Required None. Preferences - Print Trade School Certificate -Adobe Illustrator certified expert certificate -Wide format/direct to substrate printing and CNC/routing experience DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Produces four color print jobs using digital and offset equipment; prepares digital files for pre-press production. Maintains and repairs equipment; monitors and organizes warehouse and supply levels; orders supplies and calls vendors for price information; inventories paper and chemicals; maintains a complete inventory of forms, headway reports, and bus operator's maps; inventories and restocks bus schedules for drivers; calculates the amount of paper used for jobs. Determines proper printing methods and controls workflow to meet client due dates, while performing quality assurance checks. Supervises preparation and operation of bindery, digital and offset equipment; operates complex binding equipment; checks co-workers on completed jobs and delivers jobs. Coordinates with co-workers to design new forms; attends section meetings. Performs related work as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery. SPECIAL INFORMATION Competencies Manages Complexity Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Gathers basic information to understand a problem and find a solution. Seeks to understand and apply systematic problem-solving methods; distinguishes symptoms from underlying problems. Action Oriented Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm, working quickly and without undue oversight. Plans and Aligns Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Gains a clear understanding of the main tasks needed to complete work in the right sequence. Identifies the support and resources needed to carry out plans; delivers on time at an acceptable quality level. Ensures Accountability Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct. Drives Results Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Devotes considerable effort to surpassing goals and achieving the best possible results; goes above and beyond to achieve excellence. Drives ahead with great focus when faced with obstacles and setbacks; maintains productivity and a positive attitude. Communicates Effectively Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail. County Core Values All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies. Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request. Emergency Management Responsibilities Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.