Production​/Science Technician - 1.0 FTE - SY 26​/27

Job Summary:

Provide copy and material creation support to WPS staff using equipment and materials available in the Central Office Production Center. This position divides time between the WPS Production Center as a copy technician and materials creator and the WPS PreK-5 Science Department as an administrative, purchasing and materials inventory support.

Performance Responsibilities:

* Work as a team with other members of the Production Center to produce requested products in a timely way. Tasks may include:

* Making copies, collating materials, binding books, cutting, laminating, and folding.

* Process requests submitted via online request form.

* Access materials on Google Drive when needed to complete copy jobs. Examples include originals stored in WPS Content websites such as PreK-5 math, science, and social studies.

* Ability to print materials utilizing the Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and configure print jobs using Fiery Command Workstation.

* Respond to email queries submitted by WPS staff regarding Production Center capabilities and copy turn-around time.

* Problem solves regarding conflicts arising due to print schedules, equipment use, efficient organization and production.

* Initiates communication with WPS staff when production instructions are unclear, or when scheduling issues arise.

* Keep accurate track of in-process and completed jobs, and communicate job statuses with fellow Production Center employees.

* Troubleshoot all equipment including clearing copier paper jams, changing ink cartridges and toner, and communicating technical issues to WPS or copier technical support.

* maintains adequate inventory of paper and supplies, refilling Production Center paper from supply in Paper Room.

Overall responsibility to PreK-5 Science & Engineering Department:

* Inventory:

* Receive and unpack orders.

* Authorize invoice payment for goods received.

* Store materials in PreK-5 Curriculum Center, Stockroom 1, Stockroom 2, Paper room, and Fiske Basement.

* Keep PreK-5 science curriculum inventory in order (stored in containers and labeled) and up-to-date.

* Maintain inventory of materials on computer using the Google Suite, cross referencing supplies by units/grade levels.

* Distribution of Supplies:

* Package supplies by unit and distribute to teachers, including lists of science materials supplied and order replenishment forms.

* Respond within 48 hours to queries from WPS.

* Organize schedules for school based science events, e.g. tide pool visits, sea life demonstration visits, geology field investigation, planetarium, etc. as needed, maintaining both calendars and shared docs using the Google Suite.

* Construct materials as needed e.g. wheat straws, shake tables, etc.

* Coordinate distribution of shared supplies, including scheduling, follow-up, cleaning and replenishment, as needed.

* Annual Order:

* Increase supply and kit list as indicated when enrollment increases.

* Adjust kit and text locations as needed with shifting enrollment.

* Maintain science order forms (in conjunction with the PreK-5 Dept. Head Science & Engineering)

* send following year's order forms to teachers with unit replenishment

* follow-up on missing order forms

* check order totals against inventory

* determine quantities needed

* prepare spreadsheets to determine vendors.

* prepare purchase orders as needed

* order live specimens at designated times

* research vendors in order to select appropriate products

* order/purchase materials from local vendors as needed

* Assist PreK-5 Dept. Head Science & Engineering as needed:

* Work with PreK-5 Dept. Head Science & Engineering on special projects.

* Assist with material research, purchase order generation and tracking as needed.

Qualifications:

* High School diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree or higher is preferred.

* Prefer a minimum of three years or more office experience, preferably in a public school.

* Possess a thorough knowledge of and familiarity with modern office equipment, technology, electronic equipment, and software applications and operations.

* Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint), Google Suite, and willing to learn new software…