Funeral Home Removal Technician

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

Expected hours: No more than 48 per week

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

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kingwood, WV 26537: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person