Funeral Transfer Technician

Gaffney Funeral Home, Pierce County's oldest funeral services company, was founded by Conrad Hoska in 1883.
His tradition of caring for families began in those early days of the Washington Territory and was built on helping families to remember and say goodbye.
Those same early traditions of caring for those that called on him continue today at Gaffney Group locations in Western Washington.
It is no secret that the backbone of our success is our dedicated, professional staff.
Our goal is for all of our associates to work together to provide a seamless experience for each family, from the time of prearrangements, to at-need services, to the selection of markers and monuments, and into the time of aftercare.
We currently have an immediate opening for a Funeral Transfer Technician with the Gaffney Group’s Western Washington funeral home locations.
This is a full-time position with an industry leading benefits package with hours being Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM.
Operations employees at Gaffney Group are caring and empathetic team members skilled in the art of the coordination and conducting of funeral and cremation wishes as chosen by our client families.
Operations employees are responsible for the coordination of funeral director tasks required for all client family arrangements and the logistical, technical and ceremonial skills necessary to complete them.
Responsibility for specific tasks may vary depending on the needs and tasks of the company workflow.
DAILY TASKS TYPICAL OF A FUNERAL TRANSFER TECHNICIAN: Duties may include but are not limited to: 1.
Transfer and receives deceased persons into the care of any Gaffney Group funeral establishment.
2.
Transfer deceased persons to the care of our crematory.
3.
Coordinate with administrative staff to ensure the timely completion of legal documents and governmental required permits.
4.
Assists care center with prep work as needed.
5.
Complete all funeral home related forms and paperwork.
6.
Review all necessary equipment, automotive and otherwise, to ensure it is completely clean and ready for use.
BASIC TRAITS AND SKILLS YOU NEED TO BE EFFECTIVE 1.
Requires a relatively high degree of concentration and attention for a continuous period of time.
2.
Requires occasional standing/walking and frequent lifting or pushing.
3.
Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
4.
Strong attention to detail.
5.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.
6.
Professional in speech, manner and dress as befits a funeral home setting.
QUALIFICATIONS: 1.
Must possess valid state driver’s license and insurable driving record.
2.
Funeral home, crematory and/or cemetery experience a plus.
JOB COMPENSATION: * Competitive wage and overtime opportunities * Medical, dental, and vision insurance * Paid time off * Participation in company service bonus pool * Monthly cell phone stipend of $55 * 401(k) retirement plan To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to this posting or postal mail to Gaffney Group, 1002 S.
Yakima Ave.
, Tacoma, WA 98405 (Attn: Human Resources) no later than 3/15/2024.
All applications will be held in the strictest of confidence.
When submitting electronically, please send only Word (.
doc or .
docx) or Acrobat (.
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NO CALLS PLEASE!!! Job Types: Full-time, Internship Pay: $19.
00 - $23.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 10 hour shift Supplemental pay types: * Bonus opportunities Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Customer service: 1 year (Preferred) * Funeral Home: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person