Vehicle Specialist I

$20 - $22/Yr

Service Corporation International - Whittier, CA

Part-time

Whittier, CA

Personal and Laundry Services

About the position

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Provide a variety of support services to motor vehicle operations, chapel operations, funeral services, and flower transportation. Add value so that operations run smoothly and so that customer service is outstanding by providing cooperative and timely assistance as needed. Essential Job Functions: Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to motor vehicle operations by washing, vacuuming, and cleaning vehicles; by ensuring that vehicle tire pressure, fuel and fluid levels are maintained; and by cleaning the service station and carports as needed.
• Provide support to chapel operations by transporting flowers accurately and timely. Transport flowers to outside mortuaries as needed. Ensure that the correct flowers are placed in the correct viewing rooms.
• Assist with setting up chapel for funeral services; inspect chapel for cleanliness and required supplies; and ensure that correct flowers are at the correct service.
• Assist with cleaning and organizing the flower room, treating flowers with respect and dignity.
• Assist with funeral services as needed by being available, eager, helpful, and cooperative.
• Assist the Escort Department with escorting outside mortuaries to the right location; check and verify grave location for correct lot and grave space; and coordinate funeral processions and parking vehicles with other Escorts. Collect burial permits from outside mortuaries.
• Always drive vehicles and move them around in the parking lots safely and courteously.
• Assure that all work areas, working conditions, and work habits are performed in accordance with Company, state, and federal rules and regulations by understanding the importance of safety. Report unsafe conditions to management.
• Keep immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems and significant matters, and take prompt corrective action as needed.
• Participate in training and skill development opportunities to improve competency and customer service.
• Report to work on time and maintain standard attendance.

Requirements

• Stable experience in work involving, driving, delivery, customer service, warehouse, or car lots
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read the map books and follow driving directions
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Compassionate personality to relate with the bereaved
• Valid CA driver's license
• Good driving record
• Drive Company vehicles
• Problem solving skills
• Dependability and professional appearance
• Ability to multitask and set priorities
• Detail minded

Benefits

• Part-time associates working an average 20 hours a week may be eligible for 401(k).