Funeral Service Assistant

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.