Operator Printing and Distribution Services

About the Department of Social Services (DSS)

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.

About General Support Services (GSS)

HRA/General Support Services (GSS) provides safe, healthy, and appropriate facilities for HRA’s various social service programs. Its many functions include facilities planning and coordination, design and construction, renovation, repair and maintenance, custodial and other building services, health/safety program coordination, lease and property management, land use and environmental review activities, contract administration for facilities services, and warehouse operations. GSS plays a major role in HRA emergency preparedness.

About the Bureau of Printing and Distribution Services

The Bureau of Printing and Distribution Services consists of the Print and Mail Distribution units that provide production and mail processing, high resolution digital printing, copying, collating, binding, packing, and distribution of such materials as letters, forms, brochures, procedures, manuals, newsletters, pamphlets, flyers, directories, and other publications.

Job Summary

General Support Services/Bureau of Printing and Distribution Services is recruiting for one (1) Assistant Printing Press Operator to function as Operator. This role involves managing the operation of digital printing presses and various print finishing equipment, assisting with machine operation and maintenance, processing work orders accurately, and ensuring timely completion and shipment of jobs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage operation of digital printing presses (toner and inkjet) and print finishing equipment.
• Assist in operating digital production printers, large format printers, paper cutters, folders, lamination equipment, and booklet makers.
• Operate and maintain various print finishing equipment, including booklet makers, cutters, slitters, creasers, folders, binding and tabbing machines.
• Perform routine operator maintenance and repairs on machinery.
• Process work as directed, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper packing of printed materials.
• Print labels for easy identification of box contents.
• Update job status in the job tracking system.

Minimum Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of satisfactory full-time experience operating a cylinder-type printing press using the offset-press printing process, or equivalent education and/or experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with bindery equipment such as folders and tabbing machines.
• Experience with USPS CASS and PAVE reports.
• Ability to lift boxes of copy paper approximately 30 to 50 lbs.

55-a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate your interest on your resume and cover letter.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs. Visit studentaid.gov/pslf/ for more information.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. Discuss with agency representative regarding potential eligibility for residency in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

Key skills/competency

• Printing Press Operation
• Digital Printing
• Print Finishing Equipment
• Toner and Inkjet Presses
• Bindery Equipment
• Machine Maintenance
• Work Order Processing
• Material Handling
• USPS CASS/PAVE Reports
• Problem-Solving