What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mortuary Assistant/Removal Technician - Full-Time and Part-Time Options position at Legacy Funeral Homes and Cremation Services?
Legacy Funeral Homes is a compassionate and family-focused funeral service provider committed to honoring every life with dignity and care. We are seeking a responsible, dependable, and respectful individual to join our team as a mortuary assistant and work between our Chapel of Chimes, Northern Lights, and Fairbanks Funeral Homes locations. Responsible for the removal, care, and transportation of deceased. Reliably drives and maintains a variety of company vehicles.
This positions hours are negotiable. Options are:
- Full-time Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm with $20 hourly pay
- Part-time Monday-Friday 10 am - 3 pm with $20 hourly pay
- On call Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm with no hourly pay. Instead, pay is from $75 per removal completed. Must be able to respond to calls immediately
Job Responsibilities:
- Responds for the removal of decedents at place of death, medical examiner office, or other location.
- Cooperates with first responders, medical examiners, hospital, or nursing home staff to accommodate their processes and procedures.
- Verifies proper identification of deceased, and collection of any paperwork and personal effect.
- For in-home removals, displays courteous and professional interactions with bereaved families, and transports decedent to the funeral homes or appropriate facility.
- Vehicle upkeep includes fueling, stocking personal protective equipment and removal supplies, regularly washing, vacuuming, and detailing vehicles.
- Assists with casket preparation and transportation to appropriate facilities (i.e., funeral home, airport, or other location).
- Runs errands such as picking up or dropping off supplies, or documentation.
- Helps with preparation of remains including dressing, lifting, and casketing of deceased.
- Prepares chapel for services including cleaning chapel, the arrangement of chairs, caskets, urns, or other display items as directed.
- Assists Funeral Director at services as needed
- Assist and/or lead miscellaneous outdoor and indoor projects to maintain the funeral home.
- If hired, employee must be willing to remove piercings and/or cover tattoos while working.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong organization, prioritization, and communication skills.
- Competently driving safely in all Alaskan weather conditions in all seasons.
- Displays compassion and integrity.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Minimum Requirements
- Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Licensing - Valid Alaska State driver's license with copy of driving record - license must be valid and driving record clean
Physical Requirements
- Able-bodied
- Proficient lifting 100 lbs frequently, pushing or pulling up to 350 lbs occasionally.
- You may be exposed to traumatic scenes and unpleasant odors.
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time and withstand short periods of exposure to the elements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Which position hours are you interested in?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $75