What are the responsibilities and job description for the FUNERAL HOME ATTENDANT position at Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory?
SUMMARY:
Performs a variety of tasks before and during funerals to assist funeral directors and to ensure that services run smoothly. Runs errands on a daily basis as well as goes on removals from hospitals, nursing homes, hospice facilities and residences. Also takes off-hour removal call on a rotating basis. Helps to maintain facilities and company vehicles.
General Accountabilities
- Greets people at the funeral home.
- Transports the deceased to the funeral home to include nightly On Call rotation
- Performs all tasks associated with this job function
- Transports the deceased any place required
- Performs funeral service duties as assigned by the funeral director to include: Sets up prior to funeral services o Directing invitees to appropriate locations Closing caskets at appropriate point in services o Places caskets in chapels prior to funeral services o Drives company vehicles during funeral services as needed Carries and stages flowers for funeral services as needed o Supervises funeral processions and assists with cemetery parking
- Runs a variety of errands related to daily business operations
- Performs administrative & housekeeping tasks as well as answers phones as needed
- Helps to maintain facilities, property and company vehicles as needed
- The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time
Job Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience: We will train
- Clean driving record
- Able to lift 80 to 100 pounds
- Must live in Indian River County
- Clean and tidy appearance
- Able to work evenings and weekends as needed
Skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Software: Excel, Word
- Ability to use email
- Ability to follow simple instructions
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Social perceptiveness
- Service orientation
- Sense of Compassion & Empathy
- Respectful
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you live within 20 minutes drive time of 916 17th Street, Vero Beach 32960
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Vero Beach, FL 32960 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Vero Beach, FL 32960: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18