Institutional Aide

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person. Our core purpose is to protect public health and serve impartial justice through forensic science and medicine. We exist to provide answers in support of families and communities during times of profound need.

About the role

The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve. Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for disposal of garbage and sanitation and break down of corrugated cartons.
• Empties wastepaper baskets, polishes metal and moves furniture.
• Cleans plaster, tile and marble walls and wallpaper.
• Responsible for floor maintenance: sweeping, mopping, rinse mopping, stripping, waxing and buff polishing.
• Cleans porters’ closet, storage and supply areas.
• When assigned to outside grounds-work: sweeps, cleans trash and when applicable shovels snow.
• Helps unload, store and issue supplies as needed.
• Cleans toilet, bath and shower facilities, offices, stairs and hallways.
• Packages and labels bio-hazardous waste material, issue and records the transfer to private contractor carting and disposing of this material.

Requirements

All employees must obtain any licenses, certifications, or endorsements that are required for their position by any regulatory agency of appropriate jurisdiction. Any such required license, certification or endorsement shall be obtained within three months of appointment to the title, unless otherwise specified. Any required licenses, certifications, or endorsements must be maintained for the duration of the assignment and must be updated or renewed whenever the regulatory agency issues a modification or revision to the requirement.

Qualifications

Ability to read and write English and to understand and carry out simple instructions.

Special Note

Selected candidates will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing. This position has been identified as “essential.” During ALL weather & emergency events, “essential” positions may require 24-hour availability.

Additional Information

• Office of Chief Medical Examiner does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas.
• To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to nyc.gov/ocmecareers.
• Job ID# 785449.
• Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for this position.
• Final appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval.