What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flexible Part-Time Removal Technician and Assistant for Human and Pet Funeral Homes position at Walnut Lawn Funeral Home/Cherished Pets Funeral Home and Crematory?
We are adding entry-level PT team members to our busy human and pet funeral homes.
Removal Tech: Bringing deceased persons into our care.
Funeral Assistant: Assisting with visitations at night and other support duties as available.
Time: Host visitations early evenings and weekends. Removal techs would work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotational basis.
Great opportunity to make extra money for the right person. Opportunity for advancement.
Must be physically fit to be able to lift and maneuver those who are deceased with or without assistance using trained techniques.
Person MUST be of good character, reliable, professional in appearance, very positive, and kind spoken and patient to work with families who are grieving. Must be able to pass a background check and drug test, and not have a felony or major driving record violations. Must be able to use GPS to find addresses of residences, nursing facilities, hospitals, etc. as needed.
Must have a valid driver's license and working cell phone. Must have reliable transportation. Must live within 20 minutes of the funeral home.
Opportunity for advancement. We generally promote from within.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE . May apply in person - may or may not receive an interview, but come professionally dressed anyway.
Hours per week:
- Flexible during work week as needed, if available.
- Primary duties after regular business hours and weekends to be on call and bring deceased persons/pets into our care.
- 5-15 or more depending upon visitation schedules and death calls - no guarantee of hours
Work Remotely
- No
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable and Responsible
- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and can support grieving families
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Detail-oriented
- Achievement-oriented
- Ability to follow directions both written and verbal
- Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Experience:
- funeral: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Springfield, MO 65807 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $50