About this role
Job Requisition ID: 51674
Closing Date: 12/29/2025
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title: REPRODUCTION SERVICE TECH II (38204)
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $4128 - $5450 anticipated starting salary monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Under direct supervision, serves as a print shop technician.
- Collaborates with the higher-level technicians to prepare mailings, number forms, tickets, etc.
- Assists with receiving and unloading of print shop supplies.
- Acts as a backup for the IDOA mail room, if necessary.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school.
- Requires one year of experience in the print reproduction trade.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers working knowledge of offset press, bindery and/or darkroom equipment principles, operations and maintenance and repair procedures.
- Prefers working knowledge of paper stocks and weights, ink types and chemicals used in offset print operations.
- Prefers working knowledge of printing chemicals and their use.
- Prefers working knowledge of shop safety procedures.
- Prefers working experience with following oral and written instructions.
- Prefers working experience with recognizing and correcting complete operation errors and printing machine malfunctions.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires completion of a name-based background screening and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
Headquarter Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources
Email: [email protected]
Phone #: 217-785-5099
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support
The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers an annual budget of approximately $200 million and employs more than 400 people statewide, with several hundred more seasonal employees hired during the summer to support the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the State's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed, and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the State's horse racing programs.
AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.
AGR offers a robust benefit package including;
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in many program areas
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually
- Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service
- Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date
- Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Other facts
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What you'll do
- The technician serves as a print shop technician under direct supervision, collaborating with higher-level technicians to prepare mailings and assist with supplies. Additional duties include acting as a backup for the IDOA mail room and performing other related tasks as assigned.
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