About this role
Position: Funeral Service Assistant
Location: Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services
Position Status: Full Time
Schedule: Monday – Friday, Some Weekends and Evenings
Category: Non- Exempt
Pay Rate: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Supervisor: Reports to the Lead Service Director or other supervisor as may be assigned.
Job Summary: Provides assistance to families and Service Directors in the delivery of vigils, masses and committals.
Essential Functions:
- Exhibit exceptional customer service skills.
- Assist on funeral services to set up and assist with casket loading/unloading.
- Assist in adjusting decedents in caskets as necessary.
- Transport flowers and memorabilia in hearses and vans for funeral services.
- Set up & clean up before and after services during business hours and evenings.
- Maintain general cleanliness of Funeral Center/ Home areas including Chapels, bathrooms, reception rooms, etc.
- Transportation of decedent for services via hearses and vans.
- Maintain cleanliness and preparedness, including fueling, of vehicles and report any operational or cosmetic issues to the Lead Service Director upon discovery.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must hold a valid California Driver's License.
- Must be a Catholic in good standing.
Education :
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability:
- Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Must be able to spend up to 3 consecutive hours standing, indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.
Skills/Knowledge:
Practicing Catholic with knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church; Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook); excellent interpersonal and phone skills; great organizational skills; ability to maintain strict confidentially; professional temperament and appearance; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; ability to work and relate to a variety of personalities and cultures with diplomacy, friendliness and poise; able to work in a team-oriented environment; handle multiple assignments consecutively and prioritize workload.
This job requires a background check.