Job Location 73-Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Kettering, OH 45439 Position Type Part Time Job Category Funeral Home
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions is looking for an on call Removal Technician who shares our core values of Excellence, Trust, Care and Growth to assist families in honoring their loved ones in our Dayton market. The individual hired for this role will be responsible for the removal and transportation of decedents from homes, hospitals, residences, coroner's offices, and convalescent homes to the funeral home. Applicants must be prompt, professional, and compassionate. Reliability is a critical component of this position. Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull 100 pounds or more with assistance and have the ability to care for the decedent in a respectful manner. This is the perfect position for a motivated, compassionate individual!
While no prior experience is necessary, those with prior funeral home or EMT/Nursing experience, or those in mortuary school are especially encouraged to apply. As this position is considered on call, hours require evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.
Our family owned company has been has been growing since 1893. That’s 130 years of experience in the funeral service industry. Skilled Newcomer associates will mentor you in becoming a valuable part of the Dayton team with opportunities for growth. We take pride in providing the best services at the lowest prices and want you to share in our success!
Job Requirements and Essential Physical Responsibilities
• A high school diploma or GED
• A minimum of three months of similar or related experience
• The position requires the ability to tolerate exposure to hazardous substances subject to government requirements; occasional lifting, pushing and pulling, with assistance, of objects up to approximately 600 pounds; manual dexterity required for clerical tasks; occasional stooping, bending, pushing, pulling and carrying objects weighing up to approximately 30 pounds for short distances
• Ability to travel by standard methods of transportation.
• Conservative professional dress as detailed in dress code policy
• Possess a valid Drivers’ License and meet the driving performance standards as determined by management. MVR’s may be reviewed annually for compliance, and any conviction or at-fault accidents should be immediately reported to management
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Varying hours available. Hours are varied depending on the number of services. Hours available include Sunday through Saturday. There is no guarantee on the number of hours available to work.
• Possess good communication skills and be self-motivated
Our company dates back more than 100 years to 1893 when the Penwell-Gabel funeral home was founded in Topeka.
In 1977 Ren Newcomer, a 4th generation funeral director, purchased Penwell-Gabel and the company has grown consistently through the years. It now consists of 42 funeral homes and cemeteries and over 500 associates. Our funeral homes include the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Homes in Kansas, Dove Cremation & Funeral Service in Topeka, Kansas and the Newcomer Funeral Homes in Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Wyoming and Wisconsin.
With administrative, financial, human resources, information technology and marketing functions centralized in our Home Office in Topeka, KS, our funeral directors and staff are able to focus completely on providing the highest quality service to every family we serve— one family at a time.
