Embalmer

S.E. Combined Services of Florida; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

S.E. Combined Services of Florida in Fort Myers is seeking a licensed embalmer to perform embalming with care and professionalism, including restorations as needed.

The role requires verifying identification, handling removals and transfers, dressing and cosmetics, and maintaining the preparation room. Compliance with licensing rules, safety standards, and proper lifting are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mortuary college degree or state-required education.
• Embalmer/apprentice experience required as per state law.
• 2 years in a 200-call minimum/year funeral firm preferred.
• Must meet licensing requirements and have a valid driver’s license.
• Able to lift 75 pounds or more.
• Good communication and compassionate demeanor.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Care for the deceased respectfully while performing embalming and related tasks.
• Verify identification and embalming authorization; perform restorations; removals and transfers; dressing and cosmetics.
• Assist with preparation room and facility maintenance.
• Clean soiled equipment and manage hazardous material spills.
• Ensure safe handling of materials per MSDS guidelines.
• Assist with inventory and receiving caskets and supplies.
• Promote a safe work environment through universal precautions.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Problem solving

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma

Mortuary college degree

Tools

MS Office

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