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Mt. View Mortuary & Cemetery
Crematory Operator
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What they do
A Crematory Operator operates crematory equipment to reduce human or animal remains to bone fragments in accordance with state and local regulations. Duties may include preparing the body for cremation and performing general maintenance on crematory equipment. May use traditional flame-based cremation, calcination, or alkaline hydrolysis.
$46,233 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Properly receive and process human remains and ensures that the cremated remains are returned to the authorized person(s) according to company procedures and applicable Federal, State and Municipal regulations. Duties must be performed consistent with company mission and values and adherence to company policies and procedures.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing all the tasks involved in the cremation process Receives remains and ensures all documentation is complete and visual identification of the deceased is complete and accurate. Completes all required documentation with respect to cremation process and equipment maintenance Adheres to all professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations applicable to the cremation of human remains Adheres to all applicable policies and procedures Maintains all Company logs/reports and required state-specific reports Maintains all chain of custody paperwork Promotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct Maintains the crematorium, equipment and adjacent facilities May deliver/release cremated remains to appropriate funeral home or proper authority Other duties as directed by managementMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a formal program at a college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science where required by state law. Experience Minimum one to three months experience as an apprentice Certification/Licenses Certified Crematory Operator as required by state law; valid driver's license required if performing removals and transfers of bodies and delivering cremated remains Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Familiar with the basic operation of industrial equipment to include basic trouble-shooting skills Basic computer skills Ability to maintain effective relationships with all affiliates and/or third parties Good communication skills High level of compassion and integrity Problem solving skills Ability to multi task and set priorities Detail orientedCompensation:
Salary:
$21.00 an hourBenefits:
Medical- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
- Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
- Sick Leave
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance
- SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match