Mortuary Transporter/Funeral Director Assistant

About us

Do you want to join a company with a mission that matters? How about working with professionals who care about what we do and the families we serve? How about with a team that cares about you? MCS has been proving our importance to Maryland since 2008 and even more recently during the recent Pandemic. We have been recognized for our service to the community. https://bit.ly/3moJpWN, https://wapo.st/3a9djsp, https://bit.ly/3moowex

Description

Working at a funeral establishment like ours may be different than any other workplace you have worked. What we do matters to the families across the state who depend on us to be there for them during their time of need. The professionals on this team know we are important and needed. Beyond the pay and benefits, working here comes with a sense of purpose. How often do customers express their sincere thanks? And reach out to hug an employee? Here it happens every day. Funeral Director Assistant/Mortuary Transporter. A licensed funeral home in Millersville, Md, (Anne Arundel County) has a full-time opening for a FUNERAL DIRECTOR ASSISTANT/MORTUARY TRANSPORTER. Competitive starting salary. Additional after-hours opportunities available.

Duties

• Help Maryland families in their times of need.
• Candidates may be trained in various aspects of the business for a large range of roles and duties. Initially the majority of which will be focused on the proper transportation and removal of human remains.
• You will interact with customers and families.
• You may also be trained and called upon to answer telephone calls, maintain filing system, assist the funeral directors and staff in day-to-day office work and management, customer service, and crematory and funeral home operations.
• Looking for someone mature and empathetic who can communicate well with grieving families. Duties involve some heavy lifting. Funeral home experience preferred.
• Only candidates serious about the funeral profession will be considered. This position is often considered an entry point into the funeral profession.

Work Location: One location Work Remotely No Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule: 8-hour shift, Day shift, Monday to Friday, On call, Weekend availability Supplemental pay types: Bonus pay COVID-19 considerations: PPE is made available to all staff. Our safety measures change in response to the evolving CDC guidelines.

Application Questions

• Why are you interested in working for a funeral establishment?
• Why should you be chosen for the position over any other applicant?
• What do you know about working in a funeral establishment? Especially as a mortuary transporter?
• Are you able to lift 50 lbs or more unassisted?
• Are you familiar with our company, Maryland Cremation Services? How so?

Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Funeral Home: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In-person Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.