Preparation Technician

Service Corporation International; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Service Corporation International in San Diego, CA is seeking a compassionate team member to prepare caskets, dress the deceased, and transport caskets for services. You will update computerized records and work closely with staff to ensure families have a respectful, smooth experience.

Position requires a High School Diploma or GED and may require a valid driver's license. Experience in handling deceased or funeral services is preferred, with strong attention to detail and teamwork a must.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Driver's license may be required depending on location.
• Experience in funeral services or handling deceased preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare caskets and dress the deceased for services.
• Transport casket to assigned room and assist with moving the casket.
• Verify belongings against computerized records and update records.
• Prepare and line the casket with sheets, liners, or memorabilia.
• Dress the deceased in clothing provided by the family and arrange accessories.
• Assist with closing the casket and transportation as needed.
• May serve as Paul Bearer or chauffeur for family members as required.

Skills

Cognitive ability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Professional communication

Computer skills

Physical strength

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's license

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

As a member of the care center team, apply attention to details to prepare deceased for services including preparing the casket, dressing the deceased, moving the deceased into the casket, and transporting the casket to the appropriate room. Updates computerized records.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• With care, compassion, and attention to detail, prepare caskets and dress the deceased for various services.
• Working as a member of a team, perform requested responsibilities to ensure the family is pleased with the outcome.
• Obtain and verify the casket and decease belongings against computerized records.
• Prepare and line the casket with sheets, liners, pillows, or memorabilia.
• Dress embalmed and beautified deceased in clothing and accessories provided by the family.
• Use lifting equipment to perform work as well as move the dressed deceased into the casket.
• Inspect and adjust liners, pillows, deceased, clothing, accessories, and memorabilia appropriately to present decease to the family and guests.
• Update computerized records at various stages.
• Transport casket to assigned room.
• Open and drape casket; adjust decease clothing and accessories as appropriate.
• Post services may retrieve deceased accessories and provide accessories to the Funeral Director for return to the family.
• Updates computerized records to document return of belongings.
• May assist with closing the casket and transportation.
• May serve as Paul Bearer, lifting and carrying the casket into a vehicle.
• May drive company owned vehicles to run errands or chauffer family members to and from services.
• Learning to apply knowledge and skills to the business environment.
• Works under guidance with work peer reviewed for accuracy, quality, and coaching. Completes routine work following established procedures and complying with regulations and policies; escalates non-routine issues for assistance. Exhibits accountability for behaviors. Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Takes the initiative to discuss assignments, expectations, priorities and deadlines as well as seek guidance and coaching from manager. Adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures.

MINIMUM Requirements

Education & Licenses

High School Diploma or GED

Current state/province driver’s license may be required based on location

Experience

Experience work experience desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Cognitive ability including reasoning, identify issues, comprehend basic ideas, learn quickly, learn from experience, and appropriately apply learning to new situations.
• Process and results oriented, motivated to keep projects moving ahead by identifying obstacles to management
• Must have a positive attitude, a drive to continually advance your understanding of the industry and business, and is highly self-motivated
• Ability to build professional and trusting business relations
• Professional written and verbal
• Basic computer skills to update electronic records
• Ability to push or pull up to 300 pounds
• Professional attire required

Compensation

Salary: $20.00/hr.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
• Sick Leave
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program

Postal Code: 92105

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-CA - San Diego

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.