Removal Technician/Funeral Assistant (Ephrata)

Nicoles Funeral Home is currently hiring a Removal Technician/Funeral Assistant.
We are honored to take care of the needs of the people in our community and are here to assist all families during a challenging time by providing compassionate and professional care.
A Removal Technician is an important first point of contact for bereaved families.
They are responsible for the care, removal, and transport of the deceased from the place of death to our funeral establishments.
Funeral Assistants are an important support for our Funeral Directors and families.
They are responsible for carrying out logistics at services as well as providing professional assistance to families and guests.
Job Duties • Maintain a professional appearance and wear professional attire.
• Operate a company vehicle in a safe and responsible manner.
• Courteously and promptly respond to all persons, not to be limited to, bereaved families, first responders, medical staff, and colleagues.
• Follow procedures to ensure proper identification and custody of the deceased.
• Completing light paperwork and other duties as assigned.
• Must be physically capable of lifting and safely operating necessary equipment.
• Additional duties as assigned.
Compensation • Compensation varies depending on the distance traveled for removal/transfer.
Education • High School Diploma or equivalent Licenses • Current driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Experience • Training will be provided; no experience is necessary.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Ability to work schedule to support business needs including weekends and nights.
• Ability to work on-call weekends, nights, and holidays rotation.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds; push/pull up to 150 pounds.
• Ability to drive in hazardous, heavy traffic, and weather conditions.
• Ability to climb stairs to access buildings.
Work Environment • Work indoors and or outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions.
• Local and/or multiple location traveling required.
• Comply with company dress code policy.