OPENING DATE: MAY 03, 2023

CLOSING DATE: MAY 16, 2023

PART-TIME: In accordance with the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures, Part-Time Employees are not entitled to full benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for cleaning the inside and outside of the Funeral Home as well as all of the Funeral Home vehicles and equipment. Assist in setting headstones and assists with funeral services, when needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans all bathrooms daily, to include before services are held in the facility.
• Vacuums all carpeted areas daily, and before services scheduled in the facility.
• Surveys property for debris on a weekly basis.
• Summertime duties include landscaping, mowing, weed eating and edging on a regular basis.
• Caskets dusted frequently and organized to ensure no damage occurs.
• Garage areas cleaned and organized regularly.
• Wash, vacuum, detail all program vehicles to ensure cleanliness inside and out.
• Assist with setting headstones as needed.
• Assists with funeral services when requested.
• Assist with loading and unloading the deceased.
• Assist in the daily cleaning, maintenance and organization of the funeral home. Cleaning and storing funeral equipment after services.
• Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies.
• Assists with maintenance of preparation room and the facility.
• Assists with chemical and supply inventory.
• Clean, arrange seats and lighting, and arrange flowers for viewings in the parlor or chapel.
• Help visitors who are arriving for funerals by directing them to parking spaces and guiding them to the parlor or chapel area.
• Make sure the bereaved family’s funeral preferences are followed.
• Oversee the grave’s excavation and closure.
• Follow safety precautions while handling hazardous materials at funeral ceremonies, such as taking flowers out of air-conditioned spaces or weekly water changes for vases.
• Arrange flowers, wreaths, and other decorations for the service according to the family’s preferences.
• Supply details on the funeral home’s products and services for funerals.
• Organize clothing and makeup so that the departed are adequately attired for the service or event.
• Support families by assisting them to sit down and rise as needed during the ceremony.
• Help families set up programs; distribute programs to participants; distribute flowers; and do any other chores as needed to support and assist throughout the ceremony.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays and to be on call.
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrable empathy and exceptional customer service skills. Outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Transporting the deceased to the funeral home.
• Other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Will report to the Funeral Home Manager/Director and does not possess supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift at least 75 pounds. Must physically be able to bend, crouch, stoop, kneel, crawl and squat. Will be required to stand and/or walk for long intervals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Work will be completed in all weather conditions, in an office setting and traveling to various locations in-state to complete job duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year work experience in the funeral home industry or related field.
• Extensive knowledge of religious, cultural, and custom burial practices.
• Must possess a valid drivers license and be insurable under the Comanche Nation’s Motor Vehicle policy.
• Must be willing to submit to and pass a criminal investigation.
• Must be willing to submit to and pass drug testing.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Comanche Nation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

COMANCHE PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of enrollment with employment application to receive Comanche preference.

INDIAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), Form 4432 must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference. Non-Indian applications will be considered in the absence of qualified Comanche and/or Indian preference applicants.