Embalmer

Service Corporation International; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Fort Myers, FL seeks an embalmer to perform a range of embalming duties with care and respect for the deceased. Responsibilities include restoration, removals/transfers, cosmetics, and ensuring compliance with state regulations.

The role emphasizes safety, proper handling of hazardous materials, and accurate documentation, with opportunities to contribute to the maintenance of prep rooms and inventory control.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Verify identification and embalming authorization; perform restorations; complete removals/transfers; dress, style hair and apply cosmetics; prepare remains.
• Adhere to all licensing regulations and standards.
• Assist with maintenance of prep room and facility.
• Clean soiled equipment and manage hazardous material spills per MSDS.
• Assist with chemical and supply inventory and stocking.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mortuary college degree or state-required education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

## EmbalmerApply: FL - Fort Myers: Full time: Posted Today: Req.168375Our 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 skillsPostal Code: 33913Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-FL - Fort Myers