Funeral Attendant (part-time)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The assistant performs a variety of manual and office tasks to facilitate funeral services and related operations. Duties include: Funeral Services Prepare casket and deceased for visitation or funeral services: dressing casket, adjusting deceased clothing and jewelry. Transport casket through hallways and assist with lifting deceased. Prepare rooms for various services: setting up and cleaning chairs, tables, icons, guest books, flowers, keepsakes, mementos, casket, and urn. Greet visitors, provide programs, answer questions, and supply funeral services information. Serve as a pallbearer if required. Drive families to cemetery site. After services, remove, clean, and properly store company property; package, load, or deliver family mementos, keepsakes, and flowers. Office Assistance Courteously answer phones, screen callers, and take initial call information. Notify staff when appointments arrive and escort guests to appropriate rooms. Maintain reception area and refreshments: make coffee, dispose of trash, replenish supplies, and perform general cleaning. Review a variety of documents for accuracy, and enter data into proprietary systems. Receive deliveries, make copies, scan, fax, fold, and prepare memorial materials. Perform other mailroom tasks as needed. Driver and Vehicle Maintenance Transport, pick up, and deliver documents, family mementos, flowers, and similar articles safely to destinations such as family residences, care centers, or funeral homes. Wash, vacuum, and clean vehicles; ensure they are presentable. Fuel vehicles as necessary, following safety guidelines and expenditure processes. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Certification/License: Valid state-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Experience: No prior work experience required; funeral industry experience preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to follow instructions given over the phone or in person. Proficiency with a personal computer and typing. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work with kindness and compassion for the deceased and their families. Maintain composure in challenging situations and confidentiality. Teamwork: work with colleagues to accomplish tasks. Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Physical strength: lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 200 pounds. WORK CONDITIONS Work Environment: Indoors and outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions; professional dress required when in contact with families; driving company vehicles. Work Postures: Frequent, continuous periods of standing up to 6 hours per day; climbing stairs to access buildings. Physical Demands: Lifting up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds; manual dexterity for paperwork, calculator use, computer, and phone usage. Work Hours: Beyond standard hours, including weekends, nights, and holidays. Local Travel: Travel within surrounding community. COMPENSATION Salary: $18.00 per hour. BENEFITS Part‑time associates working an average of 20 hours per week may be eligible for a 401(k) plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr