Print Equipment Operator 1, Box PIMS-1049/01520

Duties Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking candidates for a Print Equipment Operator 1 in the Department’s Printing Plant in the Cultural Education Center and Education Building Copy Center. The incumbent will assist higher level print shop staff in the basic, relatively unskilled, operating and clerical tasks associated with operating offset printing machines and auxiliary equipment in an agency print shop. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform offset print machine work that requires basic operation of printing and duplicating machines;
• Assemble paper stock needed to produce printed materials;
• Use powered forklifts and powered pallet jacks along with manual pallet jacks to move paper products to and from the presses and various other machines. Fork truck certification if needed will be provided print shop;
• Perform basic operation of finishing equipment including, but not limited to a Rima counter stacker, Shanklin shrink wrap machine;
• Fill pockets and remove and stack finished products from a Muller Martini bindery machine;
• Load and unload material from delivery trucks/tractor trailers, and pile and stack on pallets when applicable;
• Assist with the packing and shipping of Regents Exams, including but not limited to running a

Fed X labeling machine;

• Assist with packing and shipping Field tests;
• Operate a Bail-master wastepaper bailing machine and remove bails of paper;
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications

Non-Competitive Appointment: must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional Comments

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This will be a permanent, non-competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $44,828 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by March 27, 2026 to [email protected] (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (PIMS-1049/01520) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.

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Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:

Holiday & Paid Time Off

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.

Health Care Benefits

• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits

• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.