What are the responsibilities and job description for the Funeral Home Removal Technician position at Kingwood Funeral Home and Crematory?
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current state/province issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Ability work schedule to support business needs including weekends and nights
Ability to work on-call weekends, nights and holidays rotation
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds
Ability to drive in hazardous, heavy traffic, and weather conditions
Basic computer skills required
Responsibilities
Responsible for the care, removal, and transport of deceased
Maintains company vehicles cleanliness
Professional appearance and business suit required when in contact with families; casual attire for vehicle maintenance
Safely drives company owned professional vehicles to perform "first call" removals of deceased in accordance with local and state laws as well as company policies and procedures
Follows processes for chain-of-custody, paperwork, and deceased identification
Cooperates with first responders, Coroner, hospital staff, or Senior Living facility and accommodate their processes and procedures
For home removals, courteously and professionally interacts with bereaved family members; exhibits sensitivity to environment; minimizes conversation
Follows company procedures in removing soiled garments, bedding, or other materials; leaves a warm and courteous first impression
Enters deceased event information into proprietary software according to company procedures
Transports caskets to airports, funeral homes; assists with moving caskets
Washes, vacuums, and cleans vehicles ensuring vehicle is presentable
Fuels vehicles as necessary
Follows safety guidelines and expenditure processes
Maintains personal protective and removal supplies in vehicles including cleaning products
Identifies vehicle engine or operating issues to management; drives vehicles for repair or inspection
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Kingwood, WV 26537 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kingwood, WV 26537: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16