Part-Time Crematory Operator Fairmount Holdings Inc Spokane, WA Job Details Part-time $21 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Caseload management In-person customer service Filing Deceased body embalming Driver's License Math Laminating Typing Embalming License Office record organization

Full Job Description Description:

Part- Time Crematory Operator- Starting at $21 Wed/Thurs/Friday 2-10pm Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is focused on the operations of the Crematory and handling of human remains. It is intended to provide seamless coordination between the 'front-end' of our funeral operations (PNW & Heritage) and the back-end Crematory process. The Crematory Operator will uphold a Crematory Operator's Certification at all times of employment. This person will also facilitate the proper training of those who will operate the crematory in his/her absence. This person will also assist the Prep & Receiving Supervisor with first-calls, and additional preparations as needed and requested. The detailed description of this position includes, but is not limited to, the following:

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain ethical standards and confidentiality Maintain a business professional appearance Conservative business attire, while on First-Calls, or assisting on services Men (Suit Jacket, Muted button-up shirt, Tie for Services) Women (Muted Colors, Professional Equivalent for Services) Casual business attire (while working in the prep-room, crematory, and receiving garage) Men (polo or casual-dress shirt, muted colors, and slacks acceptable) Women (blouse or casual-dress shirt, muted colors, and slacks) Proper footwear (no open-toed shoes) No facial piercings, no visible tattoos Natural hair color, or coloring Schedules cremations Operates crematory Identifies human remains for cremation Direct contact for funeral operations to contact in relation to cremation process Fills urns, keepsakes, jewelry Takes fingerprints Responsible for checking cremation authorizations for accuracy (RETURNS

TO FD IF NOT

) Return messages/calls in a timely manner Receiving & Preparation Assists with preparing human remains for viewing (dressing, casketing, cosmetics, restoration) Maintains organized cooler First-Call, Removals Along with

Prep & Receiving Supervisor:

First point of contact for first-calls that come in during the day Determine who is available to go on calls during the day Complete first-calls/removals during and after business hours as needed Inventory Responsible for keeping inventory of crematory & related supplies Orders supplies for crematory as needed Forms & Trends Flexibility to initiate new forms, policy & procedure related to crematory operations Key-in on trends or additional needs, ideas as related to case load Light janitorial duties and maintains a clean and clear work station Crematory Area (Main focus) Receiving Garage (secondary) Assist others within the organization of Fairmount Memorial Association Family Service, Community Service, Grounds Community Cremation & Funeral Maintains active role and involvement in community and civic affairs Performs other duties as assigned. Job duties are subject to change as directed by management.

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to function and excel in high volume, fast pace environment Cooperative, team player, detail-oriented and adaptable to change Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills Consistently and accurately performs cremation within the law of local or state regulations Commitment to customer service and quality Efficient and dependable; punctual Demonstrate commitment to safety Possess general office skills, such as typing, filing, sending and receiving

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to lift 50 to 75 pounds without assistance and 75 to 200 pounds with assistance, sit or stand for long periods of time, and withstand short periods of exposure to the elements. For an employee to succeed in this position they will need to be able to solicit information from bereaved individuals and families in a time of mourning while maintaining optimum levels of compassion and professionalism, multitask regularly, maintain records and service requests from multiple cases at once, work independently, do simple mathematic equations, adapt to changing schedules, and contribute to problem solving when needed. Fairmount Memorial Association/Heritage Funeral Home promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing, as well as random drug-testing once employed.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS

This position requires the frequent use of, and familiarization with, equipment such as Crematory/Processor, Cots, Lowering & Lifting Devices, Funeral & Service Vehicles, Church Trucks, Casket Biers, Flower Stands, Electronic Sound & Video Systems, Retorts, Computers, Facsimile & 6-line Phone System, Laminators, Postage Meters, Examination & Preparation Tables, and Cosmetic & Hair Tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a minimum of 1-year work experience in the funeral profession, with extensive experience in crematory operation. Individual will be required to uphold a Crematory Operators Certification while employed, and at minimum a Washington State Embalmers Internship license. Individual will be responsible for obtaining the required continuing educations credits (as required for licensure), as well as maintaining records associated with licensure. Valid state driver's license with insurable driving history.

EMPLOYMENT AT WILL

Employment with Fairmount Holdings, Inc. is at will, which means that either the employee or the employer is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without reason, advance notice, or warning. ? No representative of this organization has the authority to change this at-will relationship except in a specific written agreement declaring such intent and signed by the employee and: o The President/CEO of Fairmount Holdings AND o The Chairman of the Fairmount Memorial Association Board