Bookbinder, Bureau of Customer Service Support

City of New York • New York City, NY

13d

About The Position

The Bureau of External Affairs/Information Support Services has an opening for a Bookbinder in the Graphics/Reproduction Unit to support, trouble-shoot and provide assistance and services. Graphics and Reproduction Unit provide DOHMH with cost-effective, quality print materials in a timely manner. Produce Manuals, brochures, business cards, certificates, envelopes, forms, flyers, newsletters, plastic signage, slides and stationery. In addition, this Unit produces layouts, negatives and digital output. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Under general supervision with very considerable latitude for independent initiative and judgment, facilitate graphics design work to meet "customer requirements and provide effective interface between the agency and customers. Operate Challenge Cutters, Horizon Perfect Binder and MBO Folders. Perform job delivery and distribution. Will work with Challenge MS-10A Drill Press, MPC Paper Cutter, Docutech 6135, Image runner Pro 7150, Canon 8150/905 black and White and Color machines and 9075 machines. Adjust machines for paper size and weight, number of copies and pages, and position of folds and stitches as required. Prepares test copies. Check for completeness and accuracy of print job, fine tunes machines settings for best possible result. Sets up machinery, monitors operation of equipment, making necessary adjustments to meet job specifications and produce uniform impressions. Maintain equipment to run in good order. Makes any necessary routine repairs. Review work of other staff members and receive training by staff members on a variety of reproduction machines. Perform other printing and bindery work as necessary. Perform other assignments as assigned by the Assistant Commissioner and /or Deputy Director.

Requirements

• 1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in operating various commercial grade machines which assemble, drill, glue, fold, cut and bind printed material; or 2. Three years of satisfactory bookbinding experience operating various commercial grade machines as described in "1" above; or 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience with handling machinery.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate graphics design work to meet customer requirements and provide effective interface between the agency and customers
• Operate Challenge Cutters, Horizon Perfect Binder and MBO Folders
• Perform job delivery and distribution
• Work with Challenge MS-10A Drill Press, MPC Paper Cutter, Docutech 6135, Image runner Pro 7150, Canon 8150/905 black and White and Color machines and 9075 machines
• Adjust machines for paper size and weight, number of copies and pages, and position of folds and stitches as required
• Prepares test copies
• Check for completeness and accuracy of print job, fine tunes machines settings for best possible result
• Sets up machinery, monitors operation of equipment, making necessary adjustments to meet job specifications and produce uniform impressions
• Maintain equipment to run in good order
• Makes any necessary routine repairs
• Review work of other staff members and receive training by staff members on a variety of reproduction machines
• Perform other printing and bindery work as necessary
• Perform other assignments as assigned by the Assistant Commissioner and /or Deputy Director

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees