New Tradition Funeral Services, the most reliable and professional trade removal service in the Chicagoland area, is seeking full-time and part-time licensed Funeral Directors & Embalmers or Apprentices to join our growing team!
Responsibilities:
- Pick up decedents from place of death and transport to funeral homes, coroner’s offices, crematories, etc., in accordance with all state, local, and company policies, procedures, and laws.
- Handle human remains in a safe and dignified manner.
- Work days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The funeral industry is a 24/7 industry!
- Operate a company issued vehicle safely while obeying all traffic laws.
- Navigate local roads and highways in all traffic and in the dark using GPS direction apps.
- Receive instructions for multiple tasks, determine the ideal order for the tasks, and complete them promptly.
- Team members will be on call from home and respond to a first call when dispatched (within 15-20 minutes). Our staff does not actively work during the full duration of their shifts. You will need to be available and local to immediately respond to a call during your shift.
- You will occasionally be called upon to assist with arrangements, embalming, layouts, funeral services, etc.
- Follow and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in Illinois OR
- Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer Apprentice in Illinois
- Valid Illinois driver’s license
- Clean driving record
- Ability to pass a background check or drug test
- Ability to work a 24 hour on-call shift (occasionally)
- Must be able to perform heavy lifting; 2 people on a home removal is standard, 1 person for a facility call. Extra people used on bariatric cases if needed.
- Ability to follow directions, policies, and procedures with little supervision from supervisors.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Must maintain a professional physical appearance and on social media, websites, etc.
This position offers a competitive wage. Team members are paid per call completed. Additional wages made for arrangements, embalmings, etc. If you work more, you will make more; if you work less, you will make less. Full time employment can expect an average of 8-11 scheduled days off per month, 6 paid vacation days a year (after 6 months), monthly bonuses, and a benefits package.
Pay:
Wages for a part time team member can range from $25,000 and up, depending on the number of calls completed/work done. Wages for a full time team member can range from $50,000 - $75,000+ depending on the number of calls completed/work done. Team members that are willing to work outside of their scheduled shifts will see wages on the higher end (and above) of the wage spectrum. Monthly bonuses possible for team members based on performance and quota met. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is highly motivated and not afraid to work!
Benefits:
- 50% employer contribution toward BCBS or similar medical coverage of your choosing if desired (maximum per month TBD).
- 50% employer contribution toward dental coverage of your choosing if desired (maximum per month TBD).
- 50% employer contribution toward vision coverage of your choosing if desired (maximum per month TBD).
- 50% employer contribution toward life insurance of your choosing if desired (maximum per month TBD).
- Six paid vacation days available after 6 months of employment; valued at $1,350.
- Ability to take home work vehicle with reasonable personal use in the Chicagoland area when working and not.
Schedule:
- 12-14 hour on call shifts and 24 hour on call shifts when needed.
- Average of two weekends off and two weekends on per month.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship
Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- Funeral directing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Funeral Director & Embalmer License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road