Bookbinder III
California State Personnel Board Specification
Schematic Code: RM44
Class Code: 7401
Established: 05/16/1982*
Revised: 10/04/2001*
Title Changed: --
Definition
Under direction of a Bookbinder IV or supervisor, to do skilled bindery forwarding and finishing work of average difficulty by hand or by machine; and to do other related work.
Typical Tasks
Sets up and operates the following equipment: small (under 17" x 22") buckle folders, sheet counters, board cutters, addressing machines, gatheralls, oversewers, and hand stamping (finishing machine); forwards hand bound books; binds books by hand; does various finishing work; maintains records of production; and may work under the direction of a Bookbinder IV on large production lines such as adhesive (perfect) binding.
Minimum Qualifications
Either I
One year of experience as a Bookbinder II or the equivalent.
Or II
One year of experience as a journey level bindery worker or the equivalent.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Basic math; methods, materials, tools, and equipment of average complexity used in general bookbinding, job forwarding, and hand finishing.
Knowledge of and skill in: The operation, adjustment, and maintenance of bookbinding equipment of average complexity.
Ability to: Communicate effectively; bind books by hand; set up and operate small buckle folders, sheet counters, board cutters, addressing machines, gatheralls, and hand stamping machines; move and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
* This was adopted as a State Personnel Board Staff Item.
