Overview

Are you searching for a rewarding career with a path for advancement? Do you love customer service, but wish you did work that really mattered?

Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary has served the greater San Diego Community for over 100 years. At Greenwood, you have the opportunity to make a difference during the most difficult time in people's lives. Located at the 805 South & Imperial Ave., we're surrounded by diversity and cultures of all faiths. We are proud to have staff that is just as diverse as our beautiful city. As a Greenwood Crematory Operator, you will learn the customs of various cultures and how each faith celebrates the life of a loved one lost.

Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary is searching for a passionate and innovative person to join our team as a Crematory Operator. Why is this opportunity for you?

• Meaningful work in a passionate and supportive team environment. You will be surrounded by professionals who support your successes and share your challenges.
• Our staff and our clientele reflect the diversity that makes our San Diego community so special. Serving such a wide array of cultures provides unique opportunities to celebrate the life of a loved one in a manner that is meaningful to each individual family.
• Our on site funeral home, cemetery, and crematory gives families the convenience of holding all services at one location. We're able to provide the most personal, seamless services for our families.
• Greenwood is one of the largest funeral homes in San Diego and is still growing
• Part of the historic Community of San Diego, surrounded by Beautiful Bays & Balboa Park.
• Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO and 401K.

Employment at Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary is designed to transcend expectations. We pride ourselves on providing careers that reward your passion for impacting the lives of others with the culture, to change yours.

We are seeking a Crematory Operator for Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary. This position will be responsible for determining if and how the cremation will be performed and ensuring proper cremated remains are returned to the appropriate authority. A Licensed California Crematory Manager or Crematory Operator with 2 years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facilities and equipment are clean, well maintained and in safe working order
• Demonstrate proficiency in proper operating procedures
• Maintain identification integrity throughout the process by following policies and procedures
• Verify all NorthStar and any state required forms are complete and accurate prior to cremating
• Handle final preparation of cremated remains and proper packing in the correct container and
• Understanding of OSHA and EPA guidelines
• Maintain crematory records including service and maintenance records
• Archive crematory logs and daily temperature charts as required by your licenses and permits
• Work with various departments to accomplish tasks efficiently and accurately
• Ensure the highest degree of care and dignity are afforded to the deceased, and that the cremation will be performed under the strictest of policies and procedures
• Ensure the chamber is neat and clean after each cremation
• Show respect and sensitivity toward client families
• Handle all remains with dignity, respect and care

$23 - $25 Hourly Wage

Qualifications

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.