Funeral Services Assistant - Newton, United States - Service Corporation International

Service Corporation International
Service Corporation International
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Newton, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Part time
Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assists with the preparation for services including: delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, and ensuring proper care and storage of these items
  • Prepares documents related to services, cremations, maintenance as directed
  • Assists with preparation of remains of deceased, including dressing and lifting deceased, or operation of crematory, as permitted by law and in keeping with company regulations
  • Performs office duties such as answering phones and operating fax machine, computer, multiline phone system, debit card machine, postage meter and stereo/video system
  • Run errands such as floral delivery, picking up of supplies, documents
  • Serves as an usher and may park cars or perform some transportation requirements
  • Drives Funeral Home vehicles for services and picking up families
  • Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)
  • Greets and receives client families and other persons entering the office for information and assistance
  • Accommodates the needs of the family during a service and or visitation
  • May wash and clean funeral home vehicles and other client vehicles as required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school specializing in funeral service or equivalent experience preferred

Experience

  • Completion of a diploma training program at a college or technical school specializing in funeral service or equivalent funeral industry experience preferred

Certification/Licenses

  • Current state/province issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
  • Knowledge of computers and some software would be an asset
  • High level of compassion and integrity
  • Good communication skills

Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
$20.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • 401(k)

Schedule:

  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

  • Newton, NJ 07860: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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