Legacy First Responder and Funeral Home Support Staff Job Description General Description:

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 First Responder. Provides support to funeral home and crematory staff as directed. Responsible for the removal, care, and transportation of deceased. Reliably drives and maintains a variety of company vehicles. Helps with facility maintenance and upkeep. Position is full-time, 8 am

• 5 pm Monday
• Friday.

Saturdays and Sundays may be required on an at-need basis. Removal bonus opportunities available as well. Option for after hours removals for extra bonuses. This position plays a critical role in the first step of providing exceptional care to families during their time of loss

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. Assists directors with preparation 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 funeral directors with preparing decedents for visitation, viewing, and funeral services, including dressing, casketing, cosmetology assistance, and placement of personal items. Assist with transfers of decedents between funeral home locations, crematories, cemeteries, hospitals, residences, and other facilities as directed. Prepare chapels, visitation rooms, reception areas, and graveside service equipment before and after services. Set up and remove flowers, memorial displays, register books, photographs, tribute items, audio/visual equipment, and other service-related materials. Assist funeral directors during visitations, funerals, memorial services, witness cremations, and graveside services. Maintain cleanliness and professional appearance of funeral home facilities, including chapels, arrangement offices, preparation areas, vehicles, parking lots, sidewalks, entrances, and exterior grounds. Perform light facility maintenance tasks, including stocking supplies, organizing inventory, minor repairs, snow removal, trash removal, and general housekeeping. Clean, fuel, inspect, and maintain funeral home vehicles, including removal vehicles, vans, hearses, and service vehicles. Assist with receiving, organizing, and stocking merchandise, urns, caskets, memorial products, and other funeral home supplies. Support crematory and preparation room operations as assigned and permitted by training, policy, and applicable regulations. Ensure all equipment, supplies, and service areas are properly prepared and ready for daily operations. Provide compassionate, professional, and respectful interactions with families, visitors, clergy, cemeteries, healthcare facilities, and community partners. Follow all safety procedures, chain-of-custody requirements, infection control standards, and company policies. Perform other duties as assigned to support funeral home operations and family service needs. Serve as a Funeral Attendant for visitations, funerals, memorial services, receptions, and graveside services, assisting funeral directors with service preparation, family and guest assistance, facility setup and cleanup, and ensuring a professional and compassionate experience for all attendees. If hired, employee must be willing to remove piercings and/or cover tattoos while working. Must wear professional dress

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

Knowledge Kills 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.

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

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you had any DUI's or DWI's in the past 5 years? Do you have more than 3 tickets in the past 5 years?

License/Certification:

Drivers License (Required)

Work Location:

In person