Funeral Service Director

Overview

Position: Funeral Service Director

Position Status: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Some Saturdays and Evenings

Category: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: Starting at $17.00 per hour

Supervisor: Reports to the Funeral Service Manager or other supervisor as may be assigned.

Provides assistance to families and Service Directors in the delivery of vigils, masses and committals.

• 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.

• Must hold a valid California Driver's License.
• Must be a Catholic in good standing.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• 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.

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 confidentiality; 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.