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Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral H
Mesa, AZ
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The Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes is seeking a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer to assist in its funeral ministry at our Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery and Funeral Home location. As a ministry of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, this position is primarily responsible to provide professional funeral services for families during their time of need.
We offer a generous salary with bonus opportunities, opportunity for advancement and a robust benefits package that includes:
Here's your opportunity to work for an organization that values work ethic, personal development and growth! We currently have 2 Funeral Home locations with a 3rd underway in beautiful Arizona! Relocation package available.
Grow with us, shape your career, make an impact!
Requirements
General Job Brief
Under the direct supervision of the Location Manager, the Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer supports the Diocese of Phoenix in its mission in service of the Body of Christ. The Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer is primarily responsible for providing professional funeral services for the family of the deceased and must exhibit leadership responsibilities and maintain optimum levels of customer satisfaction.
Typical Duties (The following duties are those typically required to do the job but are not intended to include all duties that comprise the job content. Typical duties are intended to illustrate the diverse and various levels of difficulty of the job.)
Collaboration, confidentiality, and integrity are critical to success in this role. Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed by the Location Manager, and not necessarily mentioned in this description, will be expected.
Minimum Qualifications (Classification Is Typically Expected To Possess.)
Must possess required state education and license requirements for licensed funeral director and embalmer. Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license with an insurable driving record. Practicing Roman Catholic preferred.
Ability and Skills (Classification is typically expected to possess or show potential of satisfactory development when placed in the job.)
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Mesa, AZ
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Description
The Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes is seeking a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer to assist in its funeral ministry at our Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery and Funeral Home location. As a ministry of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, this position is primarily responsible to provide professional funeral services for families during their time of need.
We offer a generous salary with bonus opportunities, opportunity for advancement and a robust benefits package that includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability Insurance
- A fully funded pension plan
- Plus a 403(b) retirement plan option with a matching contribution!
Here's your opportunity to work for an organization that values work ethic, personal development and growth! We currently have 2 Funeral Home locations with a 3rd underway in beautiful Arizona! Relocation package available.
Grow with us, shape your career, make an impact!
Requirements
General Job Brief
Under the direct supervision of the Location Manager, the Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer supports the Diocese of Phoenix in its mission in service of the Body of Christ. The Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer is primarily responsible for providing professional funeral services for the family of the deceased and must exhibit leadership responsibilities and maintain optimum levels of customer satisfaction.
Typical Duties (The following duties are those typically required to do the job but are not intended to include all duties that comprise the job content. Typical duties are intended to illustrate the diverse and various levels of difficulty of the job.)
- Provide service quality excellence in all funeral-related services exhibiting leadership and teamwork responsibilities.
- Provide and present a General Price List to inquiring parties as well as all service options.
- Take first calls, make transfers, and work in the preparation room.
- Prepare funeral service arrangements including completing all required documents and facilities and equipment preparedness.
- Meet sales and service objectives and work with others to achieve company standards.
- Consistently exhibit satisfactory levels of professionalism and performance in all duties.
- Successfully complete on going/periodic OSHA training and testing.
- Maintains highest standards of ethics, morality, and confidentiality at all times.
Collaboration, confidentiality, and integrity are critical to success in this role. Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed by the Location Manager, and not necessarily mentioned in this description, will be expected.
Minimum Qualifications (Classification Is Typically Expected To Possess.)
Must possess required state education and license requirements for licensed funeral director and embalmer. Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license with an insurable driving record. Practicing Roman Catholic preferred.
Ability and Skills (Classification is typically expected to possess or show potential of satisfactory development when placed in the job.)
- Must be emotionally able to deal with death, grief, and stress.
- Must exhibit excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide leadership, either in an acting lead or supervisory role in execution of funeral-related services.
- Ability to work erratic shifts as required, including some nights and weekends.
- Ability to wear protective gear as required by OSHA.
- Ability to work with toxic chemicals including formaldehyde, solvents, and bodily fluids.
- Ability to embalm and prepare the body for presentation (including application of make up to provide a natural appearance and reconstruction if needed).
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to read and understand simple contracts.
- Ability to stand up to two hours at a time, drive up to four hours straight, lift up to 100 pounds from ground level to hip, lift overhead up to 10 pounds, and push and pull up to 150 pounds.
- Ability to dress professionally (in suits or other appropriate attire).
- Bilingual a plus
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