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Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer - Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Home

 

The Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes is seeking a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer to assist in its funeral ministry at our Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery and Funeral Home location. As a ministry of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, this position is primarily responsible for providing professional funeral services to families during their time of need.

 

We offer a complete benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, PTO, and a Retirement Plan.

 

General Job Brief

Under the direct supervision of the Funeral Home Manager, the Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer supports the Diocese of Phoenix in its mission in the service of the Body of Christ. The Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer is primarily responsible for providing professional funeral services for the family of the deceased and must exhibit leadership responsibilities and maintain optimum levels of customer satisfaction.

 

Typical Duties (The following duties are those typically required to do the job but are not intended to include all duties that comprise the job content. Typical duties are intended to illustrate the diverse and various levels of difficulty of the job.)

  • Provide service quality excellence in all funeral-related services exhibiting leadership and teamwork responsibilities
  • Provide and present a General Price List to inquiring parties as well as all service options.
  • Take first calls, make transfers, and work in the preparation room.
  • Prepare funeral service arrangements including completing all required documents and facilities and equipment preparedness.
  • Meet sales and service objectives and work with others to achieve company standards.
  • Consistently exhibit satisfactory levels of professionalism and performance in all duties.
  • Successfully complete on going/periodic OSHA training and testing.
  • Maintain highest standards of ethics, morality, and confidentiality at all times.

 

Other Duties and Responsibilities 

Collaboration, confidentiality, and integrity are critical to success in this role. Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed by the Funeral Home Manager, and not necessarily mentioned in this description will be expected.

 

Minimum Qualifications (Classification is typically expected to possess.)

Must possess required state education and license requirements for licensed funeral director and embalmer. Must have a valid Arizona driver's license with insurable driving record. Practicing Roman Catholic preferred. 

 

Ability and Skills (Classification is typically expected to possess or show potential of satisfactory development when placed in the job.)

  • Must be emotionally able to deal with death, grief, and stress.
  • Must exhibit excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to provide leadership, either in acting lead or supervisory role in execution of funeral-related services.
  • Ability to work erratic shifts as required, including some nights and weekends.
  • Ability to wear protective gear as required by OSHA.
  • Ability to work with toxic chemicals including formaldehyde, solvents, and bodily fluids.
  • Ability to embalm and prepare the body for presentation (including application of make up to provide a natural appearance and reconstruction if needed.)
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to read and understand simple contracts.
  • Ability to stand up to two hours at a time, drive up to four hours straight, lift up to 100 pounds from ground level to hip, lift overhead up to 10 pounds, and push and pull up to 150 pounds. 
  • Ability to dress professionally (in suits or other appropriate attire.)
  • Bilingual a plus.

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Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer - Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Home

The Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes is seeking a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer to assist in its funeral ministry at our Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery and Funeral Home location. As a ministry of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, this position is primarily responsible to provide professional funeral services for families during their time of need.


We offer a complete benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, PTO, and a Retirement Plan.

 

General Job Brief

Under the direct supervision of the Location Manager, the Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer supports the Diocese of Phoenix in its mission in service of the Body of Christ. The Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer is primarily responsible for providing professional funeral services for the family of the deceased and must exhibit leadership responsibilities and maintain optimum levels of customer satisfaction.

Typical Duties (The following duties are those typically required to do the job but are not intended to include all duties that comprise the job content. Typical duties are intended to illustrate the diverse and various levels of difficulty of the job.)

  • Provide service quality excellence in all funeral-related services exhibiting leadership and teamwork responsibilities.
  • Provide and present a General Price List to inquiring parties as well as all service options.
  • Take first calls, make transfers, and work in the preparation room.
  • Prepare funeral service arrangements including completing all required documents and facilities and equipment preparedness.
  • Meet sales and service objectives and work with others to achieve company standards.
  • Consistently exhibit satisfactory levels of professionalism and performance in all duties.
  • Successfully complete on going/periodic OSHA training and testing.
  • Maintains highest standards of ethics, morality, and confidentiality at all times.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration, confidentiality, and integrity are critical to success in this role. Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed by the Location Manager, and not necessarily mentioned in this description, will be expected.


Minimum Qualifications (Classification is typically expected to possess.)

Must possess required state education and license requirements for licensed funeral director and embalmer. Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license with an insurable driving record. Practicing Roman Catholic preferred.


Ability and Skills (Classification is typically expected to possess or show potential of satisfactory development when placed in the job.)
  • Must be emotionally able to deal with death, grief, and stress.
  • Must exhibit excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to provide leadership, either in an acting lead or supervisory role in execution of funeral-related services.
  • Ability to work erratic shifts as required, including some nights and weekends.
  • Ability to wear protective gear as required by OSHA.
  • Ability to work with toxic chemicals including formaldehyde, solvents, and bodily fluids.
  • Ability to embalm and prepare the body for presentation (including application of make up to provide a natural appearance and reconstruction if needed).
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to read and understand simple contracts.
  • Ability to stand up to two hours at a time, drive up to four hours straight, lift up to 100 pounds from ground level to hip, lift overhead up to 10 pounds, and push and pull up to 150 pounds.
  • Ability to dress professionally (in suits or other appropriate attire).
  • Bilingual a plus

 

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Cemetery Ground & Maintenance Worker - Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Home

General Job Brief

Under the direct supervision of the Location Manager/Cemetery Manager, the Cemetery Ground & Maintenance Worker assists in the daily maintenance of facilities and grounds in the cemetery. This includes lawn mowing, trimming, watering, etc. The Cemetery Ground & Maintenance Worker uses all types of small engine equipment, including hand mowers, trimmers and weed eaters. This position also assists in the setup, lowering and interment of human remains.

Typical Duties (The following duties are those typically required to do the job but are not intended to include all duties that comprise the job content. Typical duties are intended to illustrate the diverse and various levels of difficulty of the job.)

  •  Mow lawns, trim markers, edge roads and pathways, assist with sprinkler repair, paint and cleans cemetery grounds.
  •         Assist in the set-up, opening, interment/entombment, closing of burial sites.
  •         Provide general maintenance of the cemetery grounds and buildings in a professional and safe manner   and in accordance with guidelines established by Catholic Cemeteries.
  •         Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake,   sledgehammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower.
  •         Assist in the set-up, opening, interment/entombment, closing of burial sites.
  •         Install grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, etc. 
  •         Provide general maintenance of the cemetery grounds and buildings in a professional and safe manner        and in accordance with guidelines established by Catholic Cemeteries

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration, confidentiality, and integrity are critical to success in this role. Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed, and not necessarily mentioned in this description, will be expected. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must have a valid Arizona driver's license. 
  • Over the age of 21 

Ability and Skills (Classification is typically expected to possess or show potential of satisfactory development when placed in the job.)

  • High attention to detail and accuracy; highly organized
  • Ability to effectively communicate with others and to work harmoniously with related personnel.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work.
  • Bilingual preferred
  • Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to lift up to 150 with equipment assistance.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to operate small equipment.
  • Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends. 

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Cemetery Ground & Maintenance Worker - St. Francis Catholic Cemetery 

General Job Brief

Under the direct supervision of the Location Manager/Cemetery Manager, the Cemetery Ground & Maintenance Worker assists in the daily maintenance of facilities and grounds in the cemetery. This includes lawn mowing, trimming, watering, etc. The Cemetery Ground & Maintenance Worker uses all types of small engine equipment, including hand mowers, trimmers and weed eaters. This position also assists in the setup, lowering and interment of human remains.

Typical Duties (The following duties are those typically required to do the job but are not intended to include all duties that comprise the job content. Typical duties are intended to illustrate the diverse and various levels of difficulty of the job.)

  •  Mow lawns, trim markers, edge roads and pathways, assist with sprinkler repair, paint and   cleans cemetery grounds.
  •       Assist in the set-up, opening, interment/entombment, closing of burial sites.
  •       Provide general maintenance of the cemetery grounds and buildings in a professional and   safe manner and in accordance with guidelines established by Catholic Cemeteries.
  •       Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledgehammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower.
  •       Assist in the set-up, opening, interment/entombment, closing of burial sites.
  •       Install grave markers, bronze memorials, crypt faces, etc. 
  •       Provide general maintenance of the cemetery grounds and buildings in a professional and safe manner and in accordance with guidelines established by Catholic Cemeteries

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration, confidentiality, and integrity are critical to success in this role. Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed, and not necessarily mentioned in this description, will be expected. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must have a valid Arizona driver's license. 
  • Over the age of 21 

Ability and Skills (Classification is typically expected to possess or show potential of satisfactory development when placed in the job.)

  • High attention to detail and accuracy; highly organized
  • Ability to effectively communicate with others and to work harmoniously with related personnel.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work.
  • Bilingual preferred
  • Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to lift up to 150 with equipment assistance.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to operate small equipment.
  • Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends. 

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Location Office Hours:
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M - F and 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat.
The offices are closed on Sunday.

Grounds Visiting Hours:
Mausoleums: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cemetery Gates: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
(or dusk, whichever comes first)

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