Funeral Assistant Part-Time - Legacy Funeral Services : Job Details

This part-time position performs a variety of funeral service-related tasks before, during, and after funeral/memorial services, viewing/visitation services, committal services, and other related but unspecified services under the supervision of the funeral director in charge of the services and/or the funeral home location manager.Essential Functions and Competencies

• Pickup and transport decedents between locations.
• Assist Funeral Director with dressing decedents and placing them in casket.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull 150 pounds or more.
• Assist in closing, lifting, and placement of the casket.
• Greet people entering the establishment, determine the purpose of their visit, and direct them to specific destinations.
• Provide information about the establishment, such as funeral service and viewing/visitation information, employees within the organization and/or services provided.
• Cleaning the facility, automobiles, and funeral equipment prior to use.
• Assist in the daily cleaning, maintenance, and organization of the funeral home.
• Arranging floral offerings or lights around casket.
• Directing, instructing, or escorting the public.
• Carry flowers to assigned vehicles.
• Driving flower vehicle, funeral coach, or limousine.
• Cleaning and storing funeral equipment after services.
• Operate telephone to answer, screen, and forward calls, provide information and take messages.
• Perform a variety of supportive tasks under the supervision of the funeral director in charge to ensure that all services are conducted in a smooth and well-planned manner.
• Conduct all duties in compliance with all company policies and procedures, all governmental regulations and generally accepted and applied principles and practices of funeral service.
• Must possess and maintain a current and valid state driver's license.

Physical Demands

• Ability to tolerate exposure to hazardous substances subject to government requirements.
• Occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling with assistance, of objects up to approximately 350 pounds with assistance.
• Manual dexterity required for clerical tasks.
• Occasional stooping, bending, pushing, pulling and carrying objects weighing up to approximately 30 pounds for short distances.
• Ability to travel by standard methods of transportation.
• Must be capable of communicating with management and supervised employees.
• Must be free from judgment-impairing conditions, disease or addictions, or those, which impair ability to interact with employees, management or public.

Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkPart-time Funeral Assistant hours can vary widely from week to week. Work hours will vary based on the number of services held during a given week and the needs of the family we are serving. Weekend and evening hours are common.Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Professional communication skills
• Knowledge of current federal, state, and local regulations related to the funeral industry
• Must possess and maintain a current and valid state driver's license.

Additional Eligibility QualificationsNone required for this position.AAP/EEO StatementEqual employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veterans and/or any other status or condition protected by law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.3349 Twin City