Operations Support Specialist, Bureau of Family and Child Health Administration

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 2,329, consisting of a footprint of 25 programmatic locations, and 1,700 New York City Public Schools throughout the five boroughs.

Under direct supervision, the Operations Support Specialist performs essential physical labor and maintenance tasks 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.

• 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 tasks
• 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 as 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

Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York is required. For appointments to certain positions, possession of a B Commercial Driver License (CDL) valid in the State of New York may be required. Applicants must meet any age requirements necessary to obtain this license and must maintain the Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) during employment.

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• No formal education or experience requirements for this position.
• Certain medical and physical requirements apply.

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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 two 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.

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