Funeral Assistant
Learn more about us at www.jones-wynn.com
We consist of two well-established, family owned and operated funeral homes and an on-site crematory. We are seeking a part-time and/or full-time Funeral Assistant to join our team. If you or someone you know is looking to take the next step in serving families during their time of need and want to make a difference in the lives of the families we serve, our community, and our team, please apply. We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills and a passion for serving others. We are seeking someone who is committed to providing superior service to our client families, exceeding their expectations and always acting ethically and honestly as we respond to their needs. Teamwork and communication skills are essential to us and how we provide care to our client families.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Funeral Services
-Prepare the casket and deceased for visitation or funeral services such as dressing casket, adjusting deceased clothing and jewelry, and transporting casket through hallways. May assist with lifting deceased.
-Prepare rooms for a variety of services, including, but not limited to, setting up and cleaning chairs, tables, icons, guest books, flowers, keepsakes, mementos, casket, and urn.
-Greet visitors, provide programs, answers questions, and provide funeral services information.
-May serve as a pallbearer.
-May drive families or flowers to the cemetery site.
-Following services, removal, cleaning, and proper storage of company property as well as packaging, loading, or delivery of family mementos, keepsakes, and flowers.
Office Assistance
-Courteously answer phones, screen callers, and take ‘first call’ information.
-Notify staff members when appointments arrive and escort guests to the appropriate room.
-Maintain reception area and refreshments including making coffee, disposing of trash, replenishing supplies, and straightening, cleaning, or vacuuming.
-Review a variety of documents for accuracy.
-Data entry of document information into proprietary systems.
-Receive deliveries.
-Make copies, scan, fax, fold/prepare memorial materials, and perform other mailroom task.
-Driver and vehicle maintenance.
-Transport, pick up, and deliver documents, family mementos, flowers, and similar articles safely to destination that may include family’s residence, care center, or funeral home.
-May transport the deceased to funeral home.
-Wash, vacuum, and clean vehicles to ensure vehicle is presentable.
-Fuels vehicles as necessary; following safety guidelines and expenditure processes.
MINIMUM Requirements
Education
-High School Diploma or equivalent
-Certification/License
-Valid state issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
-Experience
-No prior work experience required
-Funeral industry experience preferred
-Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
-Ability to follow instructions given over the phone or in person
-Ability to use personal computer and type
-Ability to work and communicate effectively with others
-Ability to work with kindness and compassion for the deceased and their families
-Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations
-Good verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to maintain confidentiality
-Ability to work with colleagues to accomplish tasks
-Ability to work evenings and weekends
-Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds
Work CONDITIONS
-When considering the work hours associated with this job, the following factors may apply:
Work Environment
-Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions
-Professional Dress is required when in contact with families
-Drive company owned vehicles, with and without passengers, in surrounding community with varying traffic conditions
Work Postures
-Frequent, continuous periods standing, up 6 hours per day
-Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently
Work Hours
-Working and/or being on call every third weekend and some nights during the week.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $15.00 - $19.06 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 45 per week
Benefits:
-401(k)
-401(k) matching
-Dental insurance
-Health insurance
-Life insurance
-Paid time off
-Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Weekends as needed
Weekends only
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $19.06 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Ability to Relocate:
- Villa Rica, GA 30180: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person