Morgue & Maintenance Tech - Medical Examiner's Office

Mecklenburg County • Charlotte, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Morgue & Maintenance Technician supports the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office by maintaining the morgue and office areas and serving as an initial point of contact for receiving and releasing bodies. The role includes cleaning and upkeep of morgue spaces and equipment, light facility maintenance, and assistance with morgue operations. The position is full-time and onsite at 3440 Reno Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28216. Expected hours are Monday through Friday, either 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The position requires at least one year of experience related to the assignment, a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver’s license, and County Driving Privileges. An annual motor vehicle record check is required. Previous experience in a morgue, funeral home, Medical Examiner’s Office, or forensic examinations is preferred. Salary is $25.53 to $28.25 per hour.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience related to the area of assignment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver’s license.
• County Driving Privileges.
• Annual motor vehicle record check required.
• Knowledge of light equipment used in maintenance, groundskeeping, and construction.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to safe equipment operation.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and work-related hazards.
• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, supplies, and methods used in maintenance activities.
• Skill in completing daily work sheets and other required forms.
• Skill in operating light trucks, small tractors, mowers, and similar automotive equipment.
• General knowledge of applicable computer programs.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including frequent movement and carrying or moving equipment weighing over 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in a morgue, funeral home, Medical Examiner’s Office, or similar setting.
• Previous work experience performing forensic examinations.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain the morgue, including the garage, coolers, autopsy rooms, floors, tables, and body racking system.
• Assist with receiving and releasing bodies transported to and from the facility.
• Rack bodies in the morgue coolers using the body racking system.
• Assist doctors with cremation inspections.
• Assist and cross-train with forensic autopsy technicians as needed.
• Assist with supply ordering, inventory, and stocking.
• Clean conference rooms, locker rooms, restrooms, and the kitchen.
• Clean the courtyard as needed.
• Empty trash, break down boxes for recycling, and replace bio boxes.
• Mop, sweep, and vacuum.
• Receive and stock deliveries as needed.
• May receive, sort, and package materials.
• May perform routine and non-routine restroom cleaning.
• Perform light facility maintenance as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge, and pet insurance.
• Dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings account.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.
• Near-site clinics for preventive care and illnesses.
• Employee assistance program with financial and legal counseling.
• Access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities.
• Paid family leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions.
• Defined benefit retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED