Interior Design Assistant & Installer

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
$24.00 - $28.00
JOB SUMMARY
Forest Lawn Memorial Parks & Mortuaries, a well-established and reputable organization, is seeking an Interior Design Assistant & Installer. This is an exciting and great opportunity to join the Facilities team!
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Under the direction of the Interior Design Supervisor, the Assistant and Installer will perform physical inspections of our facilities.
In addition, you will also:

• Coordinate the activities involved with replacing or upgrading of furnishings, flooring, and accessories.
• Install and anchor artwork within all facilities and works to improve existing conditions.
• Assist in individual item sourcing, securing samples, and obtaining estimates from vendors.
• Coordinate the installation of various items with vendors related to projects and/or assignments, such as carpet flooring, fabric, wallpaper, lighting, etc.
• Perform physical work, such as transporting furniture pieces, carrying accessories, and picking up material orders as needed.'
• Develop and convey simple plans, specifications, oral instructions, and/or layouts based on the requirements of the Interior Design Supervisor.
• Read, understand, and use conceptual plans and related blueprints to select components for each project, site, event, or assignment.
• Other duties as assisgned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Valid California driver's license is required.
• Ability to learn the methods, materials, tools and standard practices used in the Interior Design field.
• Ability to learn the basic of Interior Design products.
• Ability to learn research and selection techniques for furnishings, fixtures, accessories, and interior finishes.
• Ability to learn the basic of lighting, cabinetry, and workstation layout and design.
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with team members and internal customers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Some specialized training and practical/hands-on experience with installing accessories and/or coordinating work with vendors is preferred, but not required.

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.
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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.
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.