Job description
Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren’t satisfied with simply building a career, but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they’ve made a profound and positive difference in people’s lives. If this sounds like you, take a look at our job openings....We may have your next GREAT OPPORTUNITY!
COMPENSATION
Hourly Minimum - Maximum
$23.00 - $26.00
JOB SUMMARY
The Guest Services Specialist position is vital to the success of Forest Lawn. This position is responsible for serving client families or visitors (within our reception/lobby area) in a professional and respectful manner by greeting, welcoming, and assisting. The Guest Services Specialist also notifies the Memorial Counselor, Supervisor, or appropriate person of the families’ arrival.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Prepare and ensure that the lobby and surrounding area are clean, secure, and well maintained for client families. If area requires attention, will contact the appropriate department.
- Serve families or visitors promptly and professionally with compassion.
- Remain knowledgeable of the nature of daily appointments and client families/visitors expected to come into the lobby.
- Qualify client family inquiries to determine if a family is At-Need, Pre-Need, Illness or has another need and then direct to the appropriate department.
- Handle concerns from client families and visitors with respect, professionalism, and able to identify the appropriate person or avenue to resolve the concern.
- Receive and appropriate documents receipt of clothing, jewelry, or personal effects from a client family.
- Stay abreast of Forest Lawn public and employee events occurring within the location.
- Answer client families’ questions relating to funeral arrangements, products, and services.
- Escort client family to designated arrangement room and monitors the wait time.
- Serve hot and cold drinks to families – makes coffee and provides water from the refrigerator as necessary. Serve cookies or other items to the client family.
- Keep the supervisor informed of area activities and of any significant problems or concerns.
- Take payments on behalf of the Flower Shop.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Have a caring and professional demeanor and enjoy helping families at a difficult time.
- Previous 2-3 years of customer service and/or reception
- Have excellent communication and customer service skills.
- PC Literate; basic knowledge of Word and Excel.
- Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
- Must be comfortable being present in a visitation room or chapel with a decedent.
- High school diploma/GED certification.
- Must be able to work on-site.
- Must be able to regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
Forest Lawn takes pride in offering an excellent benefits package to our employees, which taken as a whole, leads our industry and is competitive with the benefits in just about any other industry.
Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.
DRUG TESTING POLICY
Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT
Forest Lawn has registered to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. With E-Verify we are able to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.
For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to
https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview
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FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE FOR HIRING ORDINANCE
Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
As an essential business, it is crucial for Forest Lawn’s employees to remain healthy in order for us to be able to provide our essential services to the public, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In accordance with our mission and Forest Lawn’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we are adopting this policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families; our client families and visitors; and the community at large from COVID-19, which may be reduced by vaccination. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable. All employees are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with all COVID-19 vaccine boosters, unless a reasonable accommodation related to a medical reason or sincerely-held religious beliefs or practices is approved.
For more information on our mandatory vaccination policy:
Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Policy
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