Funeral Attendant (part-time)

Service Corporation International; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in El Paso, TX seeks compassionate staff to prepare deceased for visitation, greet families, and assist with funeral services. Responsibilities include transporting caskets, assisting with service setup, and handling front-desk tasks with sensitivity.

The role requires a High School Diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed. Evening and weekend shifts are common in this field, with travel to local sites as required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow instructions given over the phone or in person.
• Ability to work with kindness and compassion for the deceased and their families.

Responsibilities

• Prepare casket and deceased for visitation or funeral services, including dressing and transporting with care.
• Assist with room setup and cleaning for services; greet visitors and provide information.
• Provide pallbearer support and transport to cemetery sites as needed.
• Answer phones, screen callers, and manage front desk communications.
• Transport documents, family mementos, and flowers; handle mailroom tasks.

Skills

Follow instructions

Compassionate communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Funeral Services Prepare 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 pallbearer May drive families to 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 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 communications 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

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 of time standing, up 6 hours per day Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage

Work Hours

Working beyond “standard” hours, including weekends, nights and holidays Local travel Postal Code: 79936 Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location

US-TX - El Paso

Who we are

What we do. We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times. Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well-being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we're dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none. "SCI” refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates. Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.