Removal Technician

Removal Technician La Paloma Funeral Services - 5.0 Reno, NV Job Details Part-time From $14.81 an hour 21 hours ago Qualifications Heavy lifting English Schedule management Driver's License Attention to detail Full Job Description We are looking for a hard-working individual to join our Care Center as a Removal Technician (PART-TIME, SATURDAY, 5:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.;

SUNDAY, 5

00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.; 24 hours/week)

PLEASE READ THE RECRUITMENT BEFORE APPLYING.

At La Paloma Funeral Services, we endeavor to provide the highest quality funeral services to the public. La Paloma Funeral Services is a recent 3-time recipient of the Las Vegas Review Journal's Best of Las Vegas Gold Award. This is made possible because of the quality of our employees, and to continue, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. General Responsibilities A removal technician is generally responsible for driving a mortuary transport (van) to a hospital, hospice, home or other place of demise, and receiving a decedent into the care of La Paloma Funeral Services. Retrieve decedent bodies from place of repose and transport to the funeral home; Ability to log essential information in writing and on computer as necessary to identify decedent; Task and detail oriented; Pay particular attention to respect and decorum while performing position, especially with decedents and their families; Understand and have a working knowledge of Nevada laws and codes pertaining to the dignity and respect of decedents and care, transportation and storage of bodies (learned on the job). Communicate clearly with clients, co-workers and management; Physically lift decedent bodies without significant difficulty onto gurney/funeral truck, into mortuary transport vehicle and onto shelves in refrigerated storage; Conduct yourself with a professional demeanor and appearance to third parties and clients, free from distractions. Must be drug-free, clean-cut, presentable and professional at all times; Physical ability to carry out tasks associated with acting as a removal technician, which include: Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and proficiently; Lift decedent bodies of various weights and sizes on a continual basis from place of repose to gurney and/or mortuary vehicle and onto shelves; Job may require long periods of standing and lifting; Reliable and Responsible. Employer and families expect safe, timely and expeditious performance of job duties. Education/Experience Must be able to speak, read and write English sufficient to understand and communicate with hospital/hospice personnel, clients, co-workers, and others in the industry. Skills/Competencies Must be able to interact well with others. Must be organized and skilled with scheduling. Must be able to competently operate a motor vehicle in the state of Nevada safely and without impairment. Must be able to routinely lift and transfer decedent bodies with dignity and respect without significant difficulty. Compensation Compensation is based on an hourly rate of $12.70 plus overtime (1.5 times hourly rate) for every hour over 8 hours in a 24-hour day. This amounts to approximately $355.60 per weekend for 24 hours of work, or $14.81/hour. Special Considerations (e.g. Travel/Work Hours/etc.) The job is physically demanding, requiring lengthy periods of standing, walking, and heavy lifting in a hot environment. Nevada Driver's License free of repeated moving violations or major infractions, including but not limited to, DUI/DWI, reckless driving, manslaughter, etc. Ability to drive without impairment because of medication, drugs, or other mind-altering substances.

NOTE :

Drug testing and 10-year driver history from the DMV is required for this position, as the candidate will be operating a company vehicle, transporting decedents, and interacting with the public during a significantly sensitive time in their lives. A positive test for marijuana will disqualify a candidate for this position as it constitutes an undue burden on the employer and otherwise infringes upon the legitimate business purposes of the Company.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $14.81 per hour

Work Location:

In person