Embalmer

sci; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SCI in Austin, TX is seeking an embalmer or apprentice to join our team. The role requires respectful handling of the deceased, restorations, removals, dressing and cosmetics, plus strict adherence to licensing regulations and safety protocols.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and a mortuary college degree or state-approved alternative. Ideal appointee has 2+ years in a 200-call min/year facility and solid computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state law.
• Embalmer or Apprentice experience as required by state law; 2 years in a 200-call min/year facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner and performs tasks including verification of ID and embalming authorization; restorations; removals and transfers; dressing, styling hair and cosmetics; other prep work.
• Adheres to all licensing regulations at local, state, and federal levels.
• Assists with maintenance of preparation room and facility.
• Cleans soiled equipment and handles hazardous material spills.
• Ensures hazardous materials and spills are managed per Material Data Safety Sheets.
• Assists with chemical and supply inventory.
• Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies.
• Promotes a safe work environment by practicing universal precautions.

Skills

Good communication skills

High level of compassion and integrity

Ability to lift over 75 pounds

Knowledge of computers

MS Office

Acceptable driving record

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/provincial law

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which include: verifying identification and embalming authorization; performing restorations; completing removals and transfers; dressing, styling hair and or applying cosmetics, and; any other preparation required for human remains
• Adheres to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations
• Assists with maintenance of preparation room and the facility
• Cleans soiled equipment and hazardous material spills
• Ensures hazardous materials and spills are handled in accordance with the Material Data Safety Sheets
• Assists with chemical and supply inventory
• Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies
• Promotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduation from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/province law

Experience

• Embalmer, Apprentice experience as required by state/provincial law
• 2 years of experience in a 200-call minimum/year funeral firm embalming facility preferred

Licenses

• Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board
• Current state/province issued driver's license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift over 75 pounds
• Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required
• High level of compassion and integrity
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills

Postal Code: 78731

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-TX - Austin