Institutional Aide

• DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE

Posted on

10/13/2026

• Full-time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

• No exam required

Department

OCME - Facilities

Salary range: $40,223.00 – $51,248.00

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Job Description

**This is a temporary position with an 18-month duration**

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.

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

The core values of the OCME are to put the mission of the agency first, to be truly dedicated and to have integrity in every aspect of our professional life. Under supervision, performs routine work within OCME’s Facilities Unit. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Additional Information

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.

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.

WORK AUTHORIZATION:

Authorization to work in the United States is not required to apply for this position, however authorization is required before employment can begin. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of employment. The City of New York may be able to provide assistance with employment-based visa sponsorship, but OCME cannot guarantee sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas.

***Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for this position. FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL.***

To Apply

Please submit resume and cover letter to nyc.gov/ocmecareers Job ID# 805725

INSTITUTIONAL AIDE - 81803

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirement

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

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

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 2 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.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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Job ID

805725

Posted until

12/06/2026

Title code

81803

Civil service title

INSTITUTIONAL AIDE

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

Institutional Aide

• Experience level: Entry-Level

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

421 East 26th Street NY NY

• Category: Building Operations & Maintenance

Institutional Aide