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The Division of Family and Child Health (FCH) comprises the Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health, the Bureau of Early Intervention, the Office of School Health (OSH), and the Bureau of Administration. FCH is the largest Division within the agency, with a total staff of 2329, consisting of a footprint of 25 programmatic locations, and 1700 New York City Public Schools throughout the 5 boroughs. Under direct supervision, the Operations Support Specialist performs essential physical labor and maintenance task to support the operations, safety, and upkeep of DFCH facilities. This role requires moving materials, operating equipment and performing basic landscaping and facility maintenance duties. The Operations Support Specialist will travel to various locations throughout the boroughs to ensure a safe and efficient work environment DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Facility Support: Move lift and carry heavy objects, materials and equipment safely across DFCH locations Equipment Operation: Safely operate manual, hand-held and power-driven tools required for maintenance and demolition task Grounds maintenance: Care for lawns, shrubs and trees through mowing, pruning cultivating, seeding and fertilizing Logistics & Transport: Drive motor vehicles to transport tools, materials and equipment between agency sites and needed Safety and Compliance: Maintain a clean hazard-free work environment while strictly adhering to safety protocols Team Assistance: Aid skilled craftsmen and others, and help coordinate daily field activities when assigned License Requirements: Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York. For appointments to certain positions, possession of a B Commercial Driver License (CDL) valid in the State of New York may be required. There may be certain age requirements to obtain this license. Employees must maintain the Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) during their employment CITY LABORER - 90702 Minimum Qualifications 1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. 2. There are certain medical and physical requirements. License Requirements Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.