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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
Developed for Equal Opportunity
315G
NE
04
Maint./Svc.
Copy Center Operator
CLASS TITLE:
Date Issued:
KSU Class. Code:
FLSA Designation:
Pay Grade:
Bargaining Unit:
2/04/87
Date of Last Revision:
7/01/93
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY:
Operates automatic photocopier and related copy center machines to prepare, produce, and finish jobs; conducts daily
sales transactions of the copy center.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
Operates automatic photocopier; copies, collates, staples, hot-tape binds, and performs other related actions to a variety
of documents; sets up, monitors, and adjusts equipment as required; schedules and prioritizes jobs.
Conducts daily sales transactions of copy center; maintains cash drawer, receives payments, and makes change; keeps
records and balances of all requests and transactions; empties coin-operated machines; prepares and transports monies
for deposit.
Performs other clerical and technical tasks related to production copy work (e.g., receives, logs, and delivers jobs;
collates, compiles, and staples materials; reviews completed jobs for accuracy, quality, and completeness; cleans and
does minor repairs and preventative maintenance on machines and equipment; maintains inventory of supplies; answers
telephone, answers patron inquiries; etc.).
May train and direct student employees or employees in a lower pay grade in copy center procedures; may participate
in training new employees.
Performs related duties as required.
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REPORTS TO:
Coordinator of Printing Service or other designated supervisor
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposed to paper dust, loud noise, fumes, chemicals, cleaning solutions, and heat; requires light to moderate physical
effort to include frequent stooping, standing, bending, and lifting of items up to 50 pounds (e.g., paper cartons);
requires on-campus travel.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and/or Experience: Six months experience preferred, operating photocopying equipment to
include computerized equipment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Ability to operate automatic/computerized photocopy equipment and other related equipment.
2. Ability to lift 50 pounds.
3. Ability to read (e.g., photocopier operating instructions, work orders), write (e.g. job logs, deposit slips), and
accurately follow oral, written, and graphic instructions.
4. Skill in interpersonal communication to effectively communicate with University personnel and public in
person and over the telephone (e.g., to explain operating instructions to others, to explain machine
malfunctions to service and maintenance personnel).
5. Ability to count money and make change.
6. Ability to perform basic mathematics (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions and
decimals, and to calculate percentages).
7. Ability to maintain accurate records.
8. Ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment.
9. Ability to apply appropriate safety practices.
This classification specification is intended to illustrate the level of work difficulty and kinds of job duties that may be assigned to positions in this
classification and should not be interpreted to describe all the duties that may be required in an individual position. The use of a particular expression or
illustration to describe duties does not exclude the assignment of other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. The described
job duties do not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job
hours, and responsibilities.
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