Funeral Attendant (part-time)

3M HEALTHCARE; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE is seeking a part-time Funeral Services Assistant to support funeral operations and related tasks.

You will assist with preparing the deceased, greeting visitors, handling office duties, and driving responsibilities safely.

This role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• No prior work experience required; funeral industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with funeral services: prepare and dress deceased, transport, greet visitors, and provide information.
• Perform office tasks: answer phones, screen callers, and maintain reception areas.
• Drive and assist with transport of documents, mementos, and flowers; clean and store company property.
• Support maintenance of vehicles and comply with safety guidelines.

Skills

Follow instructions

PC & typing

Communication skills

Compassion

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The assistant performs a variety of manual and office tasks to facilitate funeral services and related operations. Duties include:

1. Funeral Services
   • Prepare casket and deceased for visitation or funeral services: dressing casket, adjusting deceased clothing and jewelry.
   • Transport casket through hallways and assist with lifting deceased.
   • Prepare rooms for various services: setting up and cleaning chairs, tables, icons, guest books, flowers, keepsakes, mementos, casket, and urn.
   • Greet visitors, provide programs, answer questions, and supply funeral services information.
   • Serve as a pallbearer if required.
   • Drive families to cemetery site.
   • After services, remove, clean, and properly store company property; package, load, or deliver family mementos, keepsakes, and flowers.
2. Office Assistance
   • Courteously answer phones, screen callers, and take initial call information.
   • Notify staff when appointments arrive and escort guests to appropriate rooms.
   • Maintain reception area and refreshments: make coffee, dispose of trash, replenish supplies, and perform general cleaning.
   • Review a variety of documents for accuracy, and enter data into proprietary systems.
   • Receive deliveries, make copies, scan, fax, fold, and prepare memorial materials.
   • Perform other mailroom tasks as needed.
3. Driver and Vehicle Maintenance
   • Transport, pick up, and deliver documents, family mementos, flowers, and similar articles safely to destinations such as family residences, care centers, or funeral homes.
   • Wash, vacuum, and clean vehicles; ensure they are presentable.
   • Fuel 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.
• Proficiency with a personal computer and typing.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work with kindness and compassion for the deceased and their families.
• Maintain composure in challenging situations and confidentiality.
• Teamwork: work with colleagues to accomplish tasks.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical strength: lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 200 pounds.

WORK CONDITIONS

Work Environment: Indoors and outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions; professional dress required when in contact with families; driving company vehicles.

Work Postures: Frequent, continuous periods of standing up to 6 hours per day; climbing stairs to access buildings.

Physical Demands: Lifting up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds; manual dexterity for paperwork, calculator use, computer, and phone usage.

Work Hours: Beyond standard hours, including weekends, nights, and holidays.

Local Travel: Travel within surrounding community.

COMPENSATION

Salary: $18.00 per hour.

BENEFITS

Part‑time associates working an average of 20 hours per week may be eligible for a 401(k) plan.