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Funeral Director
#REC10020136 Updated: Within 24 hours
OPENINGS: 1
JOB TYPE: Direct Hire
LOCATION: Macon, Georgia, United States, 31201
INDUSTRY: Hospitality
SALARY: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 / year
CATEGORY: Healthcare
EDUCATION: Associate's Degree
EXPERIENCE: 2-5 years
TRAVEL: Never
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Yes - Nationwide relocation offered
WORK ELIGIBILITY: US Citizen
FEES: 10% of Salary
CANDIDATE GUARANTEE TERMS: 90 days
PAYABLE TERMS: 90 days
DATE UPDATED: Within 24 hours
DATE POSTED: Sep 10, 2020
JOB DESCRIPTION
Currently looking for a compassionate Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer that would be willing to be a team player in all facets of funeral service.
We are a family owned funeral home with quite the opposite mentality of the average corporate firm.
While we do have numerous locations to serve our area, we do not motivate our employees with commission-based pay.
Our funeral directors and embalmers meet with families, work funeral services, do embalming, dress, casket, answer phones, wash cars, operate the crematory, pull and process cremations, deliver flowers, deliver chairs, ice, cups, etc. and do many other daily functions of the funeral home.
We are a family owned funeral home and still operate very much like those smaller firms in the smaller towns, but with a much higher call volume.
Requirements: College degree in Mortuary Science
2 years of experience as a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer.
Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to pass an FBI background check.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
High degree of overall computer knowledge.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Photoshop, scanning photos, etc.).
Role and Responsibilities:
Ability to embalm, make funeral arrangements, type obituaries, generate funeral agreements, etc. with limited assistance. Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, grieving families, the general public, clergy, etc.
Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations.
Attention to detail and follow-through when working with multiple families or services.
Be able to go on first calls day or night, including for pets.
Able to do daily maintenance of a funeral home, including light cleaning, taking out the trash, boxing medical waste, unloading caskets, unloading bodies from other funeral homes for cremation, and handle all aspects of the service.
Adhere to the companys commitment to serving our community with professionalism and respect.
Understand and adhere to all company policies outlined in the company handbook.
Be on-call for first calls, in rotation as assigned, up to 2 nights per week, including answering the phone, dispatch the removal team, reach out to nurse, chaplain, hospice nurse, coroner, and/or family as each situation dictates.
Transfers decedents, embalm, aspirate, dress, casket, apply cosmetics, etc. Conducts and attend funeral services as scheduled by the management team.
Keep all licenses and do any continuing education required by the state of GA. Ability to stand for two (2) or more hours without rest
Ability to take direction and understand that we may do thing differently than you have done in the past.
Benefits:
(Some of which are available after the probationary period) Competitive salaries and weekly schedule.
IMPORTANT: All resumes must be submitted with a brief candidate summary that outlines the key qualifications required for this position as per the job description. Please showcase all skills and experience relevant to each requirement for THIS particular job. This write-up will be shared with the client along with the resume. Candidates without a proper write-up will not be forwarded to the client.
BENEFITS
Medical, dental, and vision insurance PTO 401k with company match up to 3% Company-paid life insurance
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You will be required to answer the following questions when submitting a candidate to this job
Does the candidate have College degree in Mortuary Science 2 years of experience as a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer?
Does the candidate have a Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record?
Does the candidate have the ability to pass an FBI background check?
Does the candidate have the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening?
Does the candidate have High degree of overall computer knowledge. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Photoshop, scanning photos, etc.)?
Have you included a short, detail summary that outlines the key qualifications required for this position as per the job description in the Introductory Note field?
Can you confirm that you have disclosed to your candidate that you are working with Recruiter.com on the position to avoid any confusion with candidates and clients. (required)
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