Part-Time On-call Funeral/Transfer Attendant

Spring Grove Cemetery & Funeral Homes; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the funeral sector seeks a Part-Time Funeral/Transfer Attendant to provide support during funeral services. Candidates must have strong customer service abilities and perform various pre and post-funeral activities, ensuring a high-quality service to families. Responsibilities include assisting Funeral Directors, cleaning the facility, and transporting the deceased. Flexibility and sensitivity are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle chemicals for cleaning.
• Experience in funeral services is a plus.
• Availability for a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist with visitation and funeral service setup.
• Transport deceased to the funeral home.
• Perform general cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Professional presentation

Ability to lift up to 60 pounds

Communication skills

Job description

Spring Grove Cemetery and Funeral Homes, one of the nation’s premier locations for families to celebrate the lives and heritage of their loved ones is looking to fill a part-time Funeral/Transfer Attendant position for our Spring Grove location. The successful candidate should have excellent customer service skills, a professional presentation, and a commitment to assisting those in a time of need. The position supports the preparation, execution, and clean-up of funeral services.

Summary/Objective

The position of Part-Time Funeral/Transfer Attendant is established to perform various pre and post-funeral activities that enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of the funeral service and delivers a high quality of service to families and visitors daily.

Primary Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following duties are an overview of the primary duties and responsibilities of the Part-Time Funeral/Transfer Attendant and should not be considered an all-inclusive list.

· Communication both verbal and written

· Interface with customers in-person

· Ability to lift, stand, and squat and operate a vehicle

· Ability to handle chemicals for cleaning multiple areas and vehicles

Primary Duties but not limited to:

Funeral Attendant– Spring Grove Funeral Homes

· Availability to greet and direct visitors during scheduled calling hours

· Assist Funeral Directors with all phases of visitation, funeral service set-up and support throughout the service as needed

· Assist with floral placements

· Perform general cleaning of the funeral home (dusting, mopping, sweeping, etc.)

· Perform various miscellaneous tasks as directed

· Travel may be required between funeral homes

Transfer Attendant – Spring Grove Funeral Homes

· Responsible for the transporting of the deceased from the hospital, nursing home, residence, prep rooms, or embalming facilities to the funeral home

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers, fax machines, company vehicles, and cleaning supplies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; squat, and reach with hands and arms and operate a vehicle. Required to lift up to 60 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time non-exempt position. Business days and hours of work are:

Monday through Sunday

Travel
Local travel may be required for support.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience