Institutional Aide
About The Position
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) investigates cases of individuals who die within New York City under various circumstances, including criminal violence, accidents, suicides, sudden deaths in apparent health, unattended deaths, deaths in correctional facilities, or any suspicious or unusual manner. The agency's core purpose is to protect public health and serve impartial justice through forensic science and medicine, providing answers to support families and communities. The OCME operates under core values of Commitment, Accountability, Resilience, Excellence, and Service (CARES), emphasizing dedication, integrity, and meeting evolving needs. This role involves performing routine work within OCME’s Facilities Unit under supervision.
Requirements
- Ability to read and write English and to understand and carry out simple instructions.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for disposal of garbage and sanitation and break down of corrugated cartons.
- Empties wastepaper baskets, polishes metal and moves furniture.
- Washes 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.
- Help 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The City of New York may be able to provide assistance with employment-based visa sponsorship.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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