Administrative Assistant
Service Corporation International job in Canvanas, PR
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Provides administrative and clerical support to a funeral home, cemetery, crematory or a combination of these facilities. Duties include greeting the public and providing general information on services offered in a polite manner with a goal to meet and exceed customer expectations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Prepares death certificates, prayer cards, and related documents
* Completes required permits and or certificates
* Prepares and processes Veterans' Paperwork
* Prepares marker monument placement paperwork
* Ensures the required documentation to support requested products and services is accurate and complies with state/federal regulations and company rules
* Prepares and distributes daily schedules, reports, and documents
* Receives and processes payments and contracts
* Coordinates the ordering of memorials and related products and the control of storage inventory for vaults and markers
* Orders office supplies
* Oversees the processing of installation orders to grounds and maintenance departments
* Processes accounts payable transactions
* Assists with the preparation of obituaries
* Assists Location Management, Sales, Family Service Counselors, and payroll as needed
* Acts as backup to the Receptionist
* Greets family members and friends
* Communicates the client family's needs promptly and accurately to the appropriate staff member
* Conveys a sense of concern and empathy with client family members at all times
* Responds to customer inquiries via telephone, internet, and in person
* Maintains professional and cooperative relationships with the county clerk, the medical examiner, and the physicians
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
* High School or equivalent
Experience
* 1 - 2 years of experience in an office clerical or customer service capacity required
* Experience working in a customer-focused and fast-paced professional environment required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Working knowledge of office equipment, including computers, calculators, copiers, printers, and fax machines, at a level consistent with experience
* MS Office Suite experience preferred
* Basic mathematics skills required
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented
* High level of compassion and integrity
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
Postal Code: 00729
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: US-PR - Canovanas
Auto-ApplyGeneral Manager
Service Corporation International job in Carolina, PR
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Manage the daily operations of a single Cemetery location and a single line of business within the Funeral Home industry. Foster a sense of ownership in the location and pride in the staff, manage costs in a disciplined manner, and encourage profitable case volume growth. Responsible for short-term planning as well as achieving annual sales revenue and production targets, Profit & Loss (P&L) goals, developing a professional and effective staff, and exceeding client family expectations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Management
Work with local and Market Leadership to develop an annual business plan and budget, as well as financial, production, and revenue goals
Accountable for monitoring and achieving annual financial goals
Approve expenditures and invoices, including overtime
Operations
Manage the daily activities, ensuring on-time services
Assure the location's operating practices comply with applicable federal and state regulations and Company policies
Establish location goals and priorities
Effectively present and communicate Company and Market strategies, values, and goals to staff
Manage frontline supervisor's responsibilities, expectations, and accountabilities
Collaborate with local Management for resource sharing, ideas, and business or operational enhancements
Work with Market Leadership and Corporate Departments on product, process, and technology needs and improvements
Ensure the maintenance of buildings, facilities, and grounds is clean, manicured, and in working order, budgeting appropriately for repairs, including equipment and furniture
People Development
Develop a strong, trusting, and reliable team
Understand team members' career aspirations and provide assignments to develop skills and or close gaps
Monitor training and licensing requirements, ensuring staff are re-trained/licensed before expiration
Responsible for screening candidates, hiring and promoting staff, performance reviews, developmental plans, and terminations
Collaborate with Human Resources and Market Leadership for recruiting and retention
Other
Participate in community, civic, or other organizations as a part of the local promotional efforts of the location and the Company
Develop and or implement plans to improve the customer satisfaction index and online community reviews
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Technical schooling diploma or Mortuary Science preferred
Experience
Minimum five (5) years industry experience in the applicable discipline with progressively increased responsibilities
Minimum (2) years of experience managing people or projects
Budgeting and expense control experience strongly preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Financial and business acumen
Proficient in the MS Office suite
Excellent customer service skills
Professional interpersonal skills as well as cultural sensitivity and tactfulness to interact with a variety of cultures and language barriers
Postal Code: 00984Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-PR - Carolina
Auto-ApplyGrounds & Facilities Supervisor
Service Corporation International job in Carolina, PR
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The Grounds & Facilites Supervisor is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the grounds at cemetery and funeral locations where applicable.
Job Responsibilities
Organize and supervise the work of the grounds staff daily, which includes laying out grave sites and preparing them for burials, setting memorials and markers, performing lawn maintenance such as mowing, trimming, planting, and snow removal, collecting trash or other debris from the grounds
Recruit and manage performance, and when necessary, discharge grounds staff
Can fill any role required in the grounds keeping / facilities maintenance function
Verifies that the locations of all interments, entombments, or inurnments are accurate.
Assures that sites are prepared for services as expected by client families.
Assures that all physical components of the memorialization process comply with the client's family wishes.
Trains and supervises grounds crew.
Maintains existing memorials and crypts.
Assures that the grounds crews' uniforms, personal appearance, actions, and demeanor present an appropriate image to client families.
In consultation with the Location Manager, Office Manager, and other staff, schedules and delegates work assignments to meet client family wishes.
Maintains a safe working environment by training the staff in observing safety rules and ensuring compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines.
Maintains proper inventories of equipment, supplies, and merchandise.
Purchases safety equipment and supplies as required.
Assures that all equipment is cleaned and properly maintained.
EDUCATIONAL/Experience/MINIMUM Requirements
Education:
High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience
Experience:
Funeral industry experience would also be a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledgehammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer, and leaf blower
Ability to operate larger mechanical equipment, including dump trucks, riding mowers, tractors, and brush hogs (under supervision, can operate a backhoe).
Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e., tape measure, yard stick, etc.)
Ability to communicate effectively with fellow associates, contractor personnel, and client families
Work Conditions
Work Environment
When considering the work environment associated with this job, the following factors may apply:
Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions
Moderate odors, dust, pollen, or fumes may cause discomfort and/or irritation to the eyes or respiratory passages
Loud noise from equipment/machines is at a level where ear protection is recommended.
Work Postures
When considering the work postures associated with this job, the following factors may apply:
Frequent, continuous periods standing, up to 8 hours per day
Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently
Physical Demands
When considering the physical demands associated with this job, the following factors may apply:
Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required
Carrying and/or lifting materials up to 100 pounds
Postal Code: 00984Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery MaintenanceJob Location: US-PR - Carolina
Auto-ApplySales Professional - Inside Sales
Service Corporation International job in Carolina, PR
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Accountable for serving client families by making at need cemetery arrangements, and selling pre-need arrangements. The Family Service Counselor serves families by providing exemplary personalized service and plays an essential role in generating revenue for the cemetery as well as acting as the primary contact for families.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Generation
* Holds self-accountable for prospecting a minimum of 1-2 hours each day
* Obtains referrals from families served by the location
* Networks and builds community and civic relationships
* Explains and presents presentations to families served and referred families
* Maintains and tracks activity levels to ensure productivity
Build Relationships with Families
* Responds to client inquiries in a timely, respectful, sensitive and professional manner
* Connects with families through listening, honest communication and genuine concern
* Develops an understanding of each family's unique needs and offers solutions that provide value to them
* Stays in touch with families to ensure satisfaction
* Prepares for all appointments and performs all procedures with professionalism and attention to detail
* Follows through on all customer problems and requests
* Builds trust-based relationships to earn the right to ask for referrals
* Earns the right to gain referrals to offer protection to protect family members, and the family's relatives and friends, by educating them on the benefits of pre-planning
Teamwork
* Represents a continuous link from services provided at need, through aftercare, to providing services to protect families in the future
* Collaborates and teams with funeral directors, location managers, and other members of funeral home and or cemetery staff, to provide seamless, high quality service
* Thoroughly and completely reviews previous services and contacts with families to prepare to support current needs and or sales
* Shares family concerns with rest of the SCI team
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
* High school diploma or equivalent
* 1-2 years of college or an equivalent of education and experience
Experience
* High school equivalency and 1-2 years of college or an equivalent of education and experience
* 1-2 years of customer service or sales industry experience preferred
Licenses
* Current state/province issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record
* Insurance license if required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Must be able to pass the Company's internal presentation certification within thirty days of hire
* Ability to work a number of evenings and or weekends every month
* Ability to drive frequently
* Ability to obtain and maintain an insurance license if required by state/province
* Flexible hours but, at times must have the ability to work up to 12 hours in a day
* Ability to treat others with empathy and respect
* Knowledge of computers and some software
* Customer service skills
Compensation:
$50,000 to $100,000 targeted compensation (with higher earnings potential based on exceptional performance)
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
#SCI
Postal Code: 00984
Category (Portal Searching): Sales
Job Location: US-PR - Carolina
Auto-ApplyFuneral Arranger
Service Corporation International job in Bayamn, PR
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Services client families during funerals, visitations, and interment. Assists in the implementation of choices made by the families/legal representative regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Provides exemplary customer service in all areas of helping client families following the loss of a loved one. Ensures customer needs are met directly or through appropriately licensed individuals.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Arranges, conducts, and directs bereavement rites, including funeral and memorial ceremonies, in a professional, organized, and caring manner consistent with Company Policies and Procedures
* Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements
* Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services
* Assists with funeral services by: coordinating the parking of cars, ushering, driving funeral vehicles, assisting at chapel and church services and the cemetery; delivering flowers, caskets, urns, photos, and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, and setting up and removing chairs
* In the absence of a Family Service Counselor, provides aftercare, including delivery of documentation, stationery, information on insurance, health benefits, and pension, and pre-arrangements for next of kin
* Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors
* Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial, and federal licensing authorities, rules, and regulations
* Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, and maintenance
* Assists with general office duties, including answering phones and preparing reports as necessary
* Assist with the maintenance of vehicles, the facility, and property
* Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies as well as places them into inventory
* Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
* High School diploma or equivalent
Experience
* Minimum of 3 years related experience as a Funeral Assistant
Licenses
* Current state/province-issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations' customs
* Knowledge of computers and some software, including MS Office Suite, required
* High level of compassion and integrity
* Good communication skills
* Problem-solving skills
* Ability to multitask and set priorities
* Detail-oriented
Postal Code: 00958
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: US-PR - Bayamon
Auto-ApplyCemetery Services Specialist
Service Corporation International job in Canvanas, PR
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Participates in openings and closings for interments, entombments, inurnments, and disinterment as well as the installation of memorials and markers. Performs grounds and facilities maintenance.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Performs openings & closings for burials, entombments and inurnments
* Sets, installs, and assembles foundations, memorials, and markers
* Installs outer burial containers
* Handles and completes work orders from client families as it pertains to individual grave and marker maintenance
* Responds to and completes requests for service/work orders
* Conducts Interment Verification Procedures
* Conducts 25 foot radius preparation for burials and ensures the area is clean and neat
* Fills grave, tamps, seeds or sods
* Adheres to all Company safety rules and Universal Precautions
* Maintains and protects Company assets by performing regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and facilities
* Maintains a clean and orderly work area
* Completes Dignity University courses and other training as assigned
* Adheres to all standards of the Dignity Memorial Promise
* Performs all other duties as assigned by management
MINIMUM Requirements
Education
* High School degree or equivalent
Experience
* Minimum of six (6) months experience operating standard equipment
Licenses
* Acceptable driving record and applicable license(s) to operate equipment/vehicles
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer, leaf blower, chain saw and pump
* Ability to operate mechanical equipment including, but not limited to, a dump truck, tractor, utility vehicle, marker trailed, dump trailer, jack hammer, tamper and backhoe
* Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yardstick, etc.)
* Ability to communicate effectively with fellow associates, contractor personnel and client families Ability to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs.
* Ability to work in various adverse weather conditions
* Understands safety and security issues and implications
* Mechanical aptitude
Postal Code: 00729
Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance
Job Location: US-PR - Canovanas
Auto-ApplyFuneral Home Manager
Service Corporation International job in Canvanas, PR
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Manage the daily operations of a single Funeral Home location and single line of business. Foster a sense of ownership in the location and pride in the staff, manage costs in a disciplined manner, and encourage profitable case volume growth. Responsible for short-term planning as well as achieving annual sales revenue and production targets, Profit & Loss (P&L) goals, developing a professional and effective staff, and exceeding client family expectations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Management
* Work with Market Leadership to develop annual business plan and budget as well as financial, production and revenue goals. Prepare annual operational and personnel budgets. Communicate Company and Market strategies, values, and goals to staff. Interpret goals into local actionable plans.
* Collaborate with Finance Field Manager to monitor and understand financial trend, changes, and mechanisms to drive financial goals.
* Approve expenditures and invoices. Manage overtime to an acceptable expense.
Operations
* Manage the day-to-day operations communicating expectations, delegating workload, and setting priorities ensuring annual goal achievement. Review and revise schedules ensuring on-time services that exceed customer expectations. Resolve escalated customer issues. Assure operations comply with regulations, procedures, and policies.
* Collaborate with local Management for resource sharing, ideas, and business or operational enhancements. Work with Market Leadership and Corporate Departments on product, process, and technology needs and improvements.
* Participate in community, civic, or other organizations as a part of the local promotional efforts of the location and the Company
* Ensure the maintenance of facilities, and grounds are clean, manicured, and working order, budgeting appropriately for repairs including equipment and furniture
* Plan and implement annual initiatives that may affect resources or goals across locations. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs, resource constraints, and negotiate solutions.
* Identifies and implements innovative solutions improving efficiencies. Supports change initiatives, maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; quickly adjusts to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures.
Funeral Arrangements & Directing
* May receive or initiate call to deceased next of kin. Exhibiting concern and empathy, facilitates Arrangements Conference while assessing needs and summarizing desired outcomes. Discusses available life insurance and available benefits, such as Veteran. Promotes funeral, cemetery, and crematory services and merchandise such as catering, flowers, music, and Everlasting Memory products.
* May preside as Master of Ceremonies (MC) for visitation, funeral, or graveside services in a professional, organized, and caring manner consistent with Company standards. Confirms authorization to proceed with service Arrangements. Present when the casket containing a human body is placed in a grave, crypt, or burial vault and verifies that any personal belongings are removed from the deceased prior to burial per the Arrangements.
Leadership and People Development
* Develop a strong, trusting, and reliable team. Provide oversight, guidance, and coaching including regular informal and formal feedback, identifying developmental needs, and tracking progress. Understand team members career aspirations and provide assignments to develop skills and/or close gaps. Apply a proactive and collaborative management style in order to increase employee engagement and minimize turnover.
* Responsible for screening candidates (internal and external) and hiring or promoting a skilled and effective staff. Recommends pay increases, special pays, and career advancements.
* Build effective business relationships across the organizations
MINIMUM Requirements
Education
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Technical diploma in Funeral Services or Mortuary Science preferred
* Bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science or other degree as required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board
Certification/License
* Funeral Director license as required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board
Experience
* At least five (5) years' industry experience with increasing responsibilities
* At least two (2) years' experience guiding staff and communicating expectations
* Prior experience managing people a preferred
* Budgeting and expense control experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Ability to work evenings and weekends
* Conversant in industry and financial acumen
* Proficient in MS Office suite
* Professional interpersonal skills as well as cultural sensitivity and tactfulness to interact with customers to resolve escalated issues
* Leadership skills and the desire to manage people
* Cognitive Ability including reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly and analytical, comprehend complex ideas, learn quickly, learn from experience, and appropriately apply learning to new situations.
* Process and results oriented, motivated to keep projects moving ahead by removing obstacles and exploring alternatives
* Ability to create clear presentations and data visualizations to assist in decision-making and problem analysis
* Must have a positive attitude, a drive to continually advance your understanding of the industry and business, and highly self-motivated
* Professional written and verbal communication skills including public speaking, collaboration, and negotiation
* Proficient working knowledge of HMIS, InfoPort, and CarePoint
* Proficient MS Office Suite skills
* Ability to work nights and weekends
Postal Code: 00729
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: US-PR - Canovanas
Auto-ApplyGeneral Duty-Transitional
Service Corporation International job in San Juan, PR
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Responsibilities vary day to day based on business needs but consist of driving, courier, general building maintenance, grounds keeping, and custodial. Flexibility to work in a team environment and help where needed. Exhibit courteous and polite behaviors.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Couriers' documents, flowers, or other items. Cleans interior and exterior of vehicles, restocks tissues/water as needed, re-fuel vehicles, identify maintenance issues, and ensures vehicle is ready for use.
Grounds keeping responsibilities may include mowing law, edging, removing debris, and clears walkways. Watering of plants or lawns, adjusting sprinkler heads or timers, and replacing sprinkler heads. Properly maintains and stores equipment after each use.
Performs general facility maintenance that may include painting, unstopping plumbing, replacing light bulbs, or other minor repairs.
Custodial duties including cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, mopping, vacuuming, emptying waste receptacles.
Additional responsibilities as assigned or requested including loading or unloading caskets, those of Funeral Services Assistance
Requirements
Education & Licenses:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge:
At least one (1) year general work experience
Current state issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Work conditions
When considering the work environment associated with this job, the following factors may apply:
Environment - Professional attire required when in contact with families
Postures - Frequent continuous period of time sitting or standing up to 6 hours per day; frequently climbing stairs to access buildings; climb on ladders
Physical Demands - Physical effort required to push, pull, or hold/carry various grounds keeping equipment
Safety - courteously and safely drive company owned vehicles; be aware of surroundings to promote safety; use personal protective devices as appropriate; safely use electrical equipment
Hours - May work beyond standard hours or schedule as business needs arise; limited local travel required
Postal Code: 00909Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-PR - San Juan
Auto-ApplyOffice Manager
Service Corporation International job in Caguas, PR
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Manages and coordinates the operational activities of a funeral home, cemetery and/or crematory operation. Ensures the highest quality services and products, to satisfy the need of any client family, to maximize budgeted profit plans for the location, and maintain a positive employee relations atmosphere.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting Function Oversight
* Collections of all accounts receivable
* Verifications and payments of all accounts payable invoices
* Controls of receipt and deposit of cash payments received
* Maintains petty cash account and disburses the same in accordance with company policies and procedures
* Reconciliations of all accounts
* Cash advance checks
* Same Day Check requests
* Bank deposits
* Verifies/audits cash disbursement reports
* Tracks Capital Expenditure Authorizations (CEAs)
Operational Activities
* Orders supplies for the office and completes inventory counts
* Coordinates the processing of orders and receipt of all merchandise orders including memorials and caskets and the control of storage inventory for vaults and markers, urns and caskets
* Oversees the processing of installation funeral-related orders and orders to the grounds and maintenance departments
* Supports location management to ensure all contracts and work orders are completed in a timely manner with proper documentation
* Schedules incoming orders and drivers for the ambulate service
* Completes various funeral/cemetery reports and files accurately
* Supports Sales as necessary requiring an understanding of JD Powers
* Assures compliance with all Company policies and procedures to include
* Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) audit
* Dignity University (DU) training
* Interment Verification Training (IVT) audits
* Day Sales Outstanding's (DSO) related to financial and administrative areas
* Assists in preparing and/or overseeing all funeral/cemetery-related forms
* Reviews time cards and administers corporate payroll policies and procedures
* Administers local Human Resources (HR) processes such as processing new hire paperwork, verifying pre-need sales licenses, maintaining employee files and other confidential files (I9's, etc.).
* Ensures new associates receive new hire orientation
* Pulls monthly reports from reporting site and create stack ranking reports for key performance indicators
* Maintains vehicle records/licenses
* Processes expense reports
* Updates General Price Lists (GPLs)
* Manages all Alarm Systems (codes, working order, etc.)
* Assists with funeral services and "Making Everlasting Memories" (MEMs) as needed
* Coordinates daily activities with business unit as well as other departments
* Trains associates in the proper administration of policies and procedures
* Services customers by interacting with families in a professional and compassionate manner
* Maintains and updates customer records
* Updates company website with current obituaries and ensures obituaries are placed in newspapers
* Provides a collaborative, productive workplace environment for associate growth and development that instills pride, a sense of ownership, and the challenge to associates to exceed expectations
* Behaves in a supportive way to enrich the work environment
* Uses customer feedback in conjunction with Sales to improve location administration and strengthen individual associate performance
* Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
* High school diploma, GED or completion of a diploma-training program at a college or technical school
Experience
* Two (2) years bookkeeping, general office, clerical accounting, and Accounts Payable experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Solid working knowledge of computers, typewriter, MS Office, e-mail, internet and basic office equipment required
* Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
* High level of compassion, integrity, and confidentiality
* Problem solving skills
* Ability to multi task and set priorities
* Detail oriented
* Must be flexible and able to function in a face-paced environment
WORK CONDITIONS
Work Environment
* Professional Dress is required when in contact with families.
Work Postures
* Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day
* Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently
Physical Demands
* Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage
Work Hours
* Working beyond "standard" hours as the need arises
Postal Code: 00725
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: US-PR - Caguas
Auto-ApplyAssistant Location Manager
Service Corporation International job in Caguas, PR
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.
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As a seasoned practicing Funeral Director, under the guidance of a Location Manager, learn the responsibilities of a Location Manager for the opportunity of career advancement. Assist the Location Manager with the daily operations of a Funeral Home including planning, achieving annual sales revenue and production targets, encourage profitable case volume growth, Profit & Loss (P&L) goals, manage expenses, developing a professional and effective staff, and exceeding client family expectations. Assist and direct the business operations as if it were your own.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Funeral Director
Arranges and conducts funeral services according to the family's desires, expectations, and spiritual beliefs.
Discusses family's wishes, funeral options, services, products, and pricing with deceased family. Identifies and communicates special veteran or recognition benefits. Executes funeral services contracts and documents according to state and federal laws.
Through community and non-profit involvement, it retains heritage, increases goodwill, and indirectly increases market share.
Additional responsibilities associated with Funeral documents, arrangements, services, and post-funeral care.
Location Management
Financial Management
Work with Location Manager to develop annual business plan and budget as well as financial, production, and revenue goals.
Run reports, analyze, identify trends, and make observations or improvement recommendations to Location Management.
Understand industry finances, how daily activities affect financial outcomes. May approve expenditures and invoices, including overtime.
Operations
Assist the Location Manager with the day-to-day activities, ensuring on-time services that exceed client family expectations. Identify barriers, encourage ideas, and recommend improvements. Assure the location's operating practices comply with applicable federal & state regulations and Company policies.
Manage frontline supervisor's responsibilities, expectations, and accountabilities. Make decisions that support and reinforce the company's market strategies, values, and goals.
In the absence of the Location Manager, fulfill appropriate daily responsibilities and decision-making.
Additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
People Development
Screen, interview, and assess candidates (internal and external) for hiring or promoting a skilled and effective staff.
Develop a strong, trusting, and reliable team through influence and leading by example, having indirect responsibility for staff. Constructively address issues and provide tangible and appropriate feedback to develop skills and/or close gaps. Monitor training and licensing requirements, ensuring staff are re-trained/licensed before expiration.
Education, experience, & Skills
Education, Certifications, and Licensure
Applicable state Funeral Director Licensure is required; Technical schooling diploma in Funeral Services/ Mortuary Science preferred; bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science, where required by state law.
Experience
At least five (5) years of industry experience in the applicable discipline with progressively increasing responsibilities, with an understanding of industry competitive pricing, demographic patterns, and market competition
Desire to learn, understand, and apply Financial and Business acumen
Professional interpersonal skills, as well as cultural sensitivity and tactfulness, to interact with a variety of cultures and language barriers
Skills
Proficient in MS Office suite, including mail, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint, as well as proprietary industry software (HMIS, CarePoint, Becan)
Environment: Work may be performed both indoors and outdoors, regardless of weather conditions; Care Center personnel may have exposure to various chemicals and fluids; cemetery personnel may have exposure to chemicals and equipment.
Attire: Business attire is required. Personal safety equipment or appropriate attire may be required for the cemetery or crematory environment
Physical Demands: Sitting continuously for multiple hours or standing continuously for multiple hours. Manual dexterity to operate standardized office equipment, telephone, calculator, copier, and computer. Ability to lift to 50 lbs to assist with moving bodies
Extenuating Schedule: Typically required to work several evenings or weekends each month
Travel: minimal local
Postal Code: 00725Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-PR - Caguas
Auto-ApplyGrounds & Facilities Supervisor
Service Corporation International job in Humacao, PR
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The Grounds & Facilites Supervisor is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the grounds at cemetery and funeral locations where applicable.
Job Responsibilities
Organize and supervise the work of the grounds staff daily, which includes laying out grave sites and preparing them for burials, setting memorials and markers, performing lawn maintenance such as mowing, trimming, planting, and snow removal, collecting trash or other debris from the grounds
Recruit and manage performance, and when necessary, discharge grounds staff
Can fill any role required in the grounds keeping / facilities maintenance function
Verifies that the locations of all interments, entombments, or inurnments are accurate.
Assures that sites are prepared for services as expected by client families.
Assures that all physical components of the memorialization process comply with the client family's wishes.
Trains and supervises the grounds crew.
Maintains existing memorials and crypts.
Assures that the grounds crews' uniforms, personal appearance, actions, and demeanor present an appropriate image to client families.
Schedules and delegates work assignments in consultation with the location manager, office manager, and other staff to meet client family wishes.
Maintains a safe working environment by training the staff in observing safety rules and ensuring compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines.
Maintains proper inventories of equipment, supplies, and merchandise.
Purchases safety equipment and supplies as required.
Assures that all equipment is cleaned and properly maintained.
EDUCATIONAL/Experience/MINIMUM Requirements
Education:
High school education or equivalent, or relevant work experience
Experience:
Funeral industry experience would also be a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to, a shovel, pick, rake, sledgehammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer, and leaf blower
Ability to operate larger mechanical equipment, including dump trucks, riding mowers, tractors, and brush hogs (under supervision, can operate backhoe).
Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e., tape measure, yard stick, etc.)
Ability to communicate effectively with fellow associates, contractor personnel, and client families
Work Conditions
Work Environment
When considering the work environment associated with this job, the following factors may apply:
Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions
Moderate odors, dust, pollen, or fumes may cause discomfort and/or irritation to the eyes or respiratory passages
Loud noise from equipment/machines is at a level where ear protection is recommended.
Work Postures
When considering the work postures associated with this job, the following factors may apply:
Frequent, continuous periods standing, up to 8 hours per day
Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently
Physical Demands
When considering the physical demands associated with this job, the following factors may apply:
Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required
Carrying and/or lifting materials up to 100 pounds
Postal Code: 00791Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery MaintenanceJob Location: US-PR - Humacao
Auto-ApplyFuneral Arranger
Service Corporation International job in Canvanas, PR
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Services client families during funerals, visitations, and interment. Assists in the implementation of choices made by the families/legal representative regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Provides exemplary customer service in all areas of helping client families following the loss of a loved one. Ensures customer needs are met directly or through appropriately licensed individuals.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Arranges, conducts, and directs bereavement rites, including funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized, and caring manner consistent with Company Policies and Procedures
* Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements
* Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services
* Assists with funeral services by: coordinating the parking of cars, ushering, driving funeral vehicles, assisting at chapel and church services and the cemetery; delivering flowers, caskets, urns, photos, and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, and setting up and removing chairs
* In the absence of a Family Service Counselor, provides aftercare including delivery of: documentation; stationery; information on insurance, health benefits, and pension, and pre-arrangements for next of kin
* Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors
* Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial, and federal licensing authorities, rules, and regulations
* Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, and maintenance
* Assists with general office duties, including answering phones and preparing reports as necessary
* Assist with the maintenance of vehicles, the facility, and property
* Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies as well as places them into inventory
* Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
* High School diploma or equivalent
Experience
* Minimum of 3 years related experience as a Funeral Assistant
Licenses
* Current state/province-issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations' customs
* Knowledge of computers and some software, including MS Office Suite required
* High level of compassion and integrity
* Good communication skills
* Problem-solving skills
* Ability to multitask and set priorities
* Detail oriented
Postal Code: 00729
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: US-PR - Canovanas
Auto-ApplySales Professional - Inside sales
Service Corporation International job in Humacao, PR
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.
Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!
Accountable for serving client families by making at need cemetery arrangements, and selling pre-need arrangements. The Family Service Counselor serves families by providing exemplary personalized service and plays an essential role in generating revenue for the cemetery as well as acting as the primary contact for families.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Generation
Holds self-accountable for prospecting a minimum of 1-2 hours each day
Obtains referrals from families served by the location
Networks and builds community and civic relationships
Explains and presents presentations to families served and referred families
Maintains and tracks activity levels to ensure productivity
Build Relationships with Families
Responds to client inquiries in a timely, respectful, sensitive, and professional manner
Connects with families through listening, honest communication, and genuine concern
Develops an understanding of each family's unique needs and offers solutions that provide value to them
Stays in touch with families to ensure satisfaction
Prepares for all appointments and performs all procedures with professionalism and attention to detail
Follows through on all customer problems and requests
Builds trust-based relationships to earn the right to ask for referrals
Earns the right to gain referrals to offer protection to protect family members, and the family's relatives and friends, by educating them on the benefits of pre-planning
Teamwork
Represents a continuous link from services provided at need, through aftercare, to providing services to protect families in the future
Collaborates and teams with funeral directors, location managers, and other members of the funeral home and or cemetery staff, to provide seamless, high-quality service
Thoroughly and completely reviews previous services and contacts with families to prepare to support current needs and or sales
Shares family concerns with the rest of the SCI team
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
1-2 years of college or an equivalent of education and experience
Experience
High school equivalency and 1-2 years of college or an equivalent of education and experience
1-2 years of customer service or sales industry experience preferred
Licenses
Current state/province-issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Insurance license if required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be able to pass the Company's internal presentation certification within thirty days of hire
Ability to work several evenings and or weekends every month
Ability to drive frequently
Ability to obtain and maintain an insurance license if required by state/province
Flexible hours, but at times must have the ability to work up to 12 hours in a day
Ability to treat others with empathy and respect
Knowledge of computers and some software
Customer service skills
Compensation:
$50,000 to $100,000 targeted compensation (with higher earnings potential based on exceptional performance)
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
As part of your pre-employment background check, your criminal conviction history will be verified, given that this role requires the following material job duties:
Working around and/or handling deceased individuals and working around families and colleagues.
Convictions creating a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the identified job duties may result in the withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
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Postal Code: 00791Category (Portal Searching): SalesJob Location: US-PR - Humacao
Auto-ApplyOffice Manager
Service Corporation International job in Caguas, PR
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.
Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!
Manages and coordinates the operational activities of a funeral home, cemetery and/or crematory operation. Ensures the highest quality services and products, to satisfy the need of any client family, to maximize budgeted profit plans for the location, and maintain a positive employee relations atmosphere.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting Function Oversight
Collections of all accounts receivable
Verifications and payments of all accounts payable invoices
Controls of receipt and deposit of cash payments received
Maintains petty cash account and disburses the same in accordance with company policies and procedures
Reconciliations of all accounts
Cash advance checks
Same Day Check requests
Bank deposits
Verifies/audits cash disbursement reports
Tracks Capital Expenditure Authorizations (CEAs)
Operational Activities
Orders supplies for the office and completes inventory counts
Coordinates the processing of orders and receipt of all merchandise orders including memorials and caskets and the control of storage inventory for vaults and markers, urns and caskets
Oversees the processing of installation funeral-related orders and orders to the grounds and maintenance departments
Supports location management to ensure all contracts and work orders are completed in a timely manner with proper documentation
Schedules incoming orders and drivers for the ambulate service
Completes various funeral/cemetery reports and files accurately
Supports Sales as necessary requiring an understanding of JD Powers
Assures compliance with all Company policies and procedures to include
Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) audit
Dignity University (DU) training
Interment Verification Training (IVT) audits
Day Sales Outstanding's (DSO) related to financial and administrative areas
Assists in preparing and/or overseeing all funeral/cemetery-related forms
Reviews time cards and administers corporate payroll policies and procedures
Administers local Human Resources (HR) processes such as processing new hire paperwork, verifying pre-need sales licenses, maintaining employee files and other confidential files (I9's, etc.).
Ensures new associates receive new hire orientation
Pulls monthly reports from reporting site and create stack ranking reports for key performance indicators
Maintains vehicle records/licenses
Processes expense reports
Updates General Price Lists (GPLs)
Manages all Alarm Systems (codes, working order, etc.)
Assists with funeral services and “Making Everlasting Memories” (MEMs) as needed
Coordinates daily activities with business unit as well as other departments
Trains associates in the proper administration of policies and procedures
Services customers by interacting with families in a professional and compassionate manner
Maintains and updates customer records
Updates company website with current obituaries and ensures obituaries are placed in newspapers
Provides a collaborative, productive workplace environment for associate growth and development that instills pride, a sense of ownership, and the challenge to associates to exceed expectations
Behaves in a supportive way to enrich the work environment
Uses customer feedback in conjunction with Sales to improve location administration and strengthen individual associate performance
Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
High school diploma, GED or completion of a diploma-training program at a college or technical school
Experience
Two (2) years bookkeeping, general office, clerical accounting, and Accounts Payable experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Solid working knowledge of computers, typewriter, MS Office, e-mail, internet and basic office equipment required
Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
High level of compassion, integrity, and confidentiality
Problem solving skills
Ability to multi task and set priorities
Detail oriented
Must be flexible and able to function in a face-paced environment
WORK CONDITIONS
Work Environment
Professional Dress is required when in contact with families.
Work Postures
Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day
Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently
Physical Demands
Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage
Work Hours
Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises
Postal Code: 00725Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-PR - Caguas
Auto-ApplyCemetery Services Specialist
Service Corporation International job in Humacao, PR
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.
Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!
Participates in openings and closings for interments, entombments, inurnments, and disinterment as well as the installation of memorials and markers. Performs grounds and facilities maintenance.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs openings & closings for burials, entombments and inurnments
Sets, installs, and assembles foundations, memorials, and markers
Installs outer burial containers
Handles and completes work orders from client families as it pertains to individual grave and marker maintenance
Responds to and completes requests for service/work orders
Conducts Interment Verification Procedures
Conducts 25 foot radius preparation for burials and ensures the area is clean and neat
Fills grave, tamps, seeds or sods
Adheres to all Company safety rules and Universal Precautions
Maintains and protects Company assets by performing regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and facilities
Maintains a clean and orderly work area
Completes Dignity University courses and other training as assigned
Adheres to all standards of the Dignity Memorial Promise
Performs all other duties as assigned by management
MINIMUM Requirements
Education
High School degree or equivalent
Experience
Minimum of six (6) months experience operating standard equipment
Licenses
Acceptable driving record and applicable license(s) to operate equipment/vehicles
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer, leaf blower, chain saw and pump
Ability to operate mechanical equipment including, but not limited to, a dump truck, tractor, utility vehicle, marker trailed, dump trailer, jack hammer, tamper and backhoe
Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yardstick, etc.)
Ability to communicate effectively with fellow associates, contractor personnel and client families Ability to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs.
Ability to work in various adverse weather conditions
Understands safety and security issues and implications
Mechanical aptitude
Postal Code: 00791Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery MaintenanceJob Location: US-PR - Humacao
Auto-ApplyAdministrative Assistant
Service Corporation International job in Bayamn, PR
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Provides administrative and clerical support to a funeral home, cemetery, crematory or a combination of these facilities. Duties include greeting the public and providing general information on services offered in a polite manner with a goal to meet and exceed customer expectations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Prepares death certificates, prayer cards and related documents
* Completes required permits and or certificates
* Prepares and processes Veteran's Paperwork
* Prepares marker monument placement paperwork
* Ensures required documentation to support requested products and services are accurate and complies with state/federal regulations and company rules
* Prepares and distributes daily schedules, reports, and documents
* Receives and processes payments and contracts
* Coordinates the ordering of memorials and related products and the control of storage inventory for vaults and markers
* Orders office supplies
* Oversees the processing of installation orders to grounds and maintenance departments
* Processes accounts payable transactions
* Assists with the preparation of obituaries
* Assists Location Management, Sales, Family Service Counselors and payroll as needed
* Acts as backup to Receptionist
* Greets family members and friends
* Communicates client family's needs promptly and accurately to the appropriate staff member
* Conveys a sense of concern and empathy with client family members at all times
* Responds to customer inquiries via telephone, internet and in person
* Maintains professional and cooperative relationships with county clerk, medical examiner and physicians
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
* High School or equivalent
Experience
* 1 - 2 years of experience in an office clerical or customer service capacity required
* Experience working in a customer-focused and fast-paced professional environment required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Working knowledge of office equipment including computers, calculators, copiers, printers, and fax machines at a level consistent with experience
* MS Office Suite experience preferred
* Basic mathematics skills required
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
* High level of compassion and integrity
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
Postal Code: 00959
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: US-PR - Bayamon
Auto-ApplyGeneral Manager
Service Corporation International job in Humacao, PR
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.
Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!
Manage the daily operations of a single Cemetery location and single line of business within the Funeral Home industry. Foster a sense of ownership in the location and pride in the staff, manage costs in a disciplined manner, and encourage profitable case volume growth. Responsible for short-term planning as well as achieving annual sales revenue and production targets, Profit & Loss (P&L) goals, developing a professional and effective staff, and exceeding client family expectations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Management
Work with local and Market Leadership to develop annual business plan and budget as well as financial, production and revenue goals
Accountable for monitoring and achieving annual financial goals
Approve expenditures and invoices including overtime
Operations
Manage the daily activities ensuring on-time services
Assure the location's operating practices comply with applicable federal and state regulations and Company policies
Establish location goals and priorities
Effectively present and communicate Company and Market strategies, values, and goals to staff
Manage frontline supervisor's responsibilities, expectations, and accountabilities
Collaborate with local Management for resource sharing, ideas, and business or operational enhancements
Work with Market Leadership and Corporate Departments on product, process, and technology needs and improvements
Ensure the maintenance of buildings, facilities, and grounds are clean, manicured, and working order, budgeting appropriately for repairs including equipment and furniture
People Development
Develop a strong, trusting, and reliable team
Understand team members' career aspirations and provide assignments to develop skills and or close gaps
Monitor training and licensing requirements, ensuring staff is re-trained/licensed prior to expiration
Responsible for screening candidates, hiring and promoting staff, performance reviews, developmental plans and terminations
Collaborate with Human Resources and Market Leadership for recruiting and retention
Other
Participate in community, civic, or other organizations as a part of the local promotional efforts of the location and the Company
Develop and or implement plans to improve customer satisfaction index and on-line community reviews
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Technical schooling diploma or Mortuary Science preferred
Experience
Minimum five (5) years industry experience in the applicable discipline with progressively increased responsibilities
Minimum (2) years of experience managing people or projects
Budgeting and expense control experience strongly preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Financial and business acumen
Proficient in MS Office suite
Excellent customer service skills
Professional interpersonal skills as well as cultural sensitivity and tactfulness to interact with a variety of cultures and language barriers
Postal Code: 00791Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-PR - Humacao
Auto-ApplyFuneral Arranger
Service Corporation International job in Canvanas, PR
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Services client families during funerals, visitations, and interment. Assists in the implementation of choices made by the families/legal representative regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Provides exemplary customer service in all areas of helping client families following the loss of a loved one. Ensures customer needs are met directly or through appropriately licensed individuals.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Arranges, conducts, and directs bereavement rites, including funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized, and caring manner consistent with Company Policies and Procedures
* Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements
* Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services
* Assists with funeral services by coordinating the parking of cars, ushering, driving funeral vehicles, assisting at chapel and church services, and the cemetery; delivering flowers, caskets, urns, photos, and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, and setting up and removing chairs
* In the absence of a Family Service Counselor, provides aftercare including delivery of: documentation; stationery; information on insurance, health benefits, and pension, and pre-arrangements for next of kin
* Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors
* Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial, and federal licensing authorities, rules, and regulations
* Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, and maintenance
* Assists with general office duties, including answering phones and preparing reports as necessary
* Assist with the maintenance of vehicles, the facility, and property
* Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies as well and places them into inventory
* Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
* High School diploma or equivalent
Experience
* Minimum of 3 years related experience as a Funeral Assistant
Licenses
* Current state/province-issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations' customs
* Knowledge of computers and some software, including MS Office Suite required
* High level of compassion and integrity
* Good communication skills
* Problem-solving skills
* Ability to multitask and set priorities
* Detail oriented
Postal Code: 00729
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: US-PR - Canovanas
Auto-Applyinside Sales Professional
Service Corporation International job in Bayamn, PR
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Accountable for serving client families by making at need cemetery arrangements, and selling pre-need arrangements. The Family Service Counselor serves families by providing exemplary personalized service and plays an essential role in generating revenue for the cemetery as well as acting as the primary contact for families.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Generation
* Holds self-accountable for prospecting a minimum of 1-2 hours each day
* Obtains referrals from families served by the location
* Networks and builds community and civic relationships
* Explains and presents presentations to families served and referred families
* Maintains and tracks activity levels to ensure productivity
Build Relationships with Families
* Responds to client inquiries in a timely, respectful, sensitive and professional manner
* Connects with families through listening, honest communication and genuine concern
* Develops an understanding of each family's unique needs and offers solutions that provide value to them
* Stays in touch with families to ensure satisfaction
* Prepares for all appointments and performs all procedures with professionalism and attention to detail
* Follows through on all customer problems and requests
* Builds trust-based relationships to earn the right to ask for referrals
* Earns the right to gain referrals to offer protection to protect family members, and the family's relatives and friends, by educating them on the benefits of pre-planning
Teamwork
* Represents a continuous link from services provided at need, through aftercare, to providing services to protect families in the future
* Collaborates and teams with funeral directors, location managers, and other members of funeral home and or cemetery staff, to provide seamless, high quality service
* Thoroughly and completely reviews previous services and contacts with families to prepare to support current needs and or sales
* Shares family concerns with rest of the SCI team
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
* High school diploma or equivalent
* 1-2 years of college or an equivalent of education and experience
Experience
* High school equivalency and 1-2 years of college or an equivalent of education and experience
* 1-2 years of customer service or sales industry experience preferred
Licenses
* Current state/province issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record
* Insurance license if required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Must be able to pass the Company's internal presentation certification within thirty days of hire
* Ability to work a number of evenings and or weekends every month
* Ability to drive frequently
* Ability to obtain and maintain an insurance license if required by state/province
* Flexible hours but, at times must have the ability to work up to 12 hours in a day
* Ability to treat others with empathy and respect
* Knowledge of computers and some software
* Customer service skills
Postal Code: 00959
Category (Portal Searching): Sales
Job Location: US-PR - Bayamon
Auto-ApplyCemetery Services Specialist
Service Corporation International job in Bayamn, PR
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Participates in openings and closings for interments, entombments, inurnments, and disinterment as well as the installation of memorials and markers. Performs grounds and facilities maintenance.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Performs openings & closings for burials, entombments and inurnments
* Sets, installs, and assembles foundations, memorials, and markers
* Installs outer burial containers
* Handles and completes work orders from client families as it pertains to individual grave and marker maintenance
* Responds to and completes requests for service/work orders
* Conducts Interment Verification Procedures
* Conducts 25 foot radius preparation for burials and ensures the area is clean and neat
* Fills grave, tamps, seeds or sods
* Adheres to all Company safety rules and Universal Precautions
* Maintains and protects Company assets by performing regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and facilities
* Maintains a clean and orderly work area
* Completes Dignity University courses and other training as assigned
* Adheres to all standards of the Dignity Memorial Promise
* Performs all other duties as assigned by management
MINIMUM Requirements
Education
* High School degree or equivalent
Experience
* Minimum of six (6) months experience operating standard equipment
Licenses
* Acceptable driving record and applicable license(s) to operate equipment/vehicles
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer, leaf blower, chain saw and pump
* Ability to operate mechanical equipment including, but not limited to, a dump truck, tractor, utility vehicle, marker trailed, dump trailer, jack hammer, tamper and backhoe
* Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yardstick, etc.)
* Ability to communicate effectively with fellow associates, contractor personnel and client families Ability to lift heavy objects to 30 lbs.
* Ability to work in various adverse weather conditions
* Understands safety and security issues and implications
* Mechanical aptitude
Postal Code: 00959
Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance
Job Location: US-PR - Bayamon
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