Funeral Attendant (part-time)

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Funeral Services Prepare casket and deceased for visitation or funeral services such as dressing casket, adjusting deceased clothing and jewelry, and transporting casket through hallways. May assist with lifting deceased Prepare rooms for a variety of services including but not limited to setting up and cleaning chairs, tables, icons, guest books, flowers, keepsakes, mementos, casket, and urn Greet visitors, provide programs, answers questions, and provide funeral services information May serve as pallbearer May drive families to cemetery site Following services, removal, cleaning, and proper storage of company property as well as packaging, loading, or delivery of family mementos, keepsakes, and flowers Office Assistance Courteously answer phones, screen callers, and take 'first call' information Notify staff members when appointments arrive and escort guests to appropriate room Maintain reception area and refreshments including making coffee, disposing of trash, replenishing supplies, and straightening, cleaning, or vacuuming Review a variety of documents for accuracy Data entry of document information into proprietary systems Receive deliveries Make copies, scan, fax, fold/prepare memorial materials, and perform other mailroom task Driver and vehicle maintenance Transport, pick up, and deliver documents, family mementos, flowers, and similar articles safely to destination that may include family's residence, care center, or funeral home May transport the deceased to funeral home Wash, vacuum, and clean vehicles to ensure vehicle is presentable Fuels 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 Ability to use personal computer and type Ability to work and communicate effectively with others Ability to work with kindness and compassion for the deceased and their families Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations Good verbal and written communications skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to work with colleagues to accomplish tasks Ability to work evenings and weekends Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pound Work CONDITIONS Work Postures Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently Physical Demands Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage Work Hours Working beyond \"standard\" hours, including weekends, nights and holidays Local travel Compensation: Salary: $16.90/hr. - $20.00/hr. Benefits: Part-time associates working an average 20 hours a week may be eligible for 401(k). As part of your pre-employment background check, your criminal conviction history will be verified given that this role requires the following material job duties: Working around and/or handling deceased and working around families and colleagues Convictions creating a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the identified job duties may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. Postal Code: 90280 Category (Portal Searching): Operations Job Location: US-CA - South Gate #J-18808-Ljbffr