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.