Embalmer

Sci Corp; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp in Fort Myers, FL seeks an embalmer to perform all embalming activities with professionalism and respect. You will verify identifications, execute restorative tasks, and prepare remains for viewing while adhering to licensing rules and safety standards.

Responsibilities include removals, dressings, cosmetics, equipment maintenance, and inventory tasks, with a strong emphasis on compassion and safe handling of materials. The role requires physical stamina and good communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from accredited mortuary college or as required by state law.
• Must meet state licensing requirements and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform embalming and related duties with respect and accuracy.
• Verify identification and embalming authorization and perform restorations.
• Dress, style hair, apply cosmetics and prepare remains for viewing.
• Assist with removals and transfers as needed and maintain preparation rooms.
• Adhere to all licensing and safety regulations and universal precautions.
• Maintain clean equipment and handle hazardous materials per MSDS.
• Assist with chemical and supply inventory and receive caskets and supplies.
• Promote a safe work environment through proper conduct and safety practices.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Mortuary college degree

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Performs all embalming activities of the deceased correctly and respectfully.

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: 33913

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-FL - Fort Myers