Print Shop Clerk

Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, plan and participate in the production of printed matter using an offset press, copier and other related equipment; perform technical tasks relative to printing and duplicating production.

Representative Duties

Plan and participate in the production of printed matter using an offset press, copier and other related equipment; oversee the processes of offset printing; determine the best printing process for individual jobs.

Assist in the implementation of goals and objectives for the Graphics Center; establish schedules and methods of production.

Review printing work orders and set up press as appropriate; assure proper ink color, paperstock and plate type in accordance with specific instructions.

Perform finishing work such as collating, stapling, folding, shrink-wrapping, hole punching, binding, packaging and padding reproduced materials.

Assure proper operation of presses; set up, adjust, clean and perform technical repairs and preventive maintenance as needed; report major malfunctions according to established procedures.

Maintain files on printing equipment, supplies and procedures; maintain and order reference books; maintain inventory; order and stock supplies needed for printing.

Operate a variety of printing, duplicating, bindery and pre-press equipment including a paper drill, high speed copier, paper folder, paper cutter, plate burner, plate processor and shrink wrapper.

Maintain work area in a clean, safe and orderly condition; assure compliance with health and safety standards through proper storage of chemicals and solutions.

Operate a vehicle to pick up supplies as necessary.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school AND one year of increasingly responsible experience in graphics and/or duplication operations.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License.

Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods, practices, terminology and procedures used in producing a variety of printed materials.
Ink, chemicals and papers used in printing operations.
Equipment used in binding and assembling printed materials.
Adjustment, cleaning and routine maintenance of printing equipment
Principles of training and providing work direction.
Record-keeping techniques.
Oral and written communication skills.
Health and safety regulations
Inventory methods and practices.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:
Set up, operate and maintain offset presses and other duplicating equipment.
Produce a variety of printed materials and forms.
Maintain, adjust and perform routine maintenance to equipment.
Plan and organize work.
Maintain records.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Salary Range

$3,731.35 - $5,272.29 monthly
Maximum Starting Salary: $3,920.25 monthly

Special Instructions

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by August 9, 2026 at 11:59pm, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Important Instructions & Additional Information

Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, shall be considered a core system competency and job requirement. (5 CCR § 53022)

Required Application Materials

Candidates may be required to submit any of the following materials based on the specific role. Please review the job posting and the attachments section of your application to confirm which documents are required for your submission:

• Completed Online Application
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Copy of legible transcripts
• Copy of Driver's License

Important Privacy Notice: Applicants are responsible for redacting or removing all sensitive personal information from all uploaded documents prior to submission. Please remove Social Security Numbers, Dates of Birth, and Applicant Photos.

References

Professional reference information will be confirmed and required upon invite to second level interview, if applicable.

Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information.

International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.

The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.

See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.

Work Authorization

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

E-Verify

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.

Helpful Links

• Kern Community College District
• Salary Schedules
• Job Descriptions
• Benefits
• Faculty Minimum Qualifications/Equivalency Process

All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/5435530/print-shop-clerk-ridgecrest. Emails will not be accepted.

Organization

Kern Community College District (KCCD) serves communities over 24,800 square miles in parts of Kern, Tulare, Inyo, Mono, and San Bernardino counties through the programs of Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso College and Porterville College. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the district's colleges offer programs and services that develop student potential and create opportunities for our citizens.

KCCD is geographically one of the largest community college districts in the United States, serving 26,000 students. Our students represent a diversity of religions, economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, abilities, and ethnicities.

While the Kern Community College District was established as a separate entity in 1968 to respond to the changing needs of our communities, educational services have been provided to residents for many years: at Bakersfield College since 1913; at Porterville College since 1927; and in the Ridgecrest area since 1951 by what is now Cerro Coso College. All three colleges are proud members of the California Community College System and are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Today, education centers and sites in Delano, downtown Bakersfield, the Mammoth/ Bishop area, Edwards Air Force, and the Kern River Valley offer additional convenient, localized instruction for thousands of residents. KCCD's commitment to distance learning and other technological advances is creating increasing opportunities for education through the internet, satellite, and cable television to individuals across our broad service area and beyond.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Kern Community College District is to provide outstanding educational programs and services that are responsive to our diverse students and communities.