Embalmer

S.E. Combined Services of Florida; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

S.E. Combined Services of Florida seeks an embalmer/apprentice to perform embalming duties, restorations, dressing, and cosmetics with respect for the deceased. You will verify IDs, handle removals/transfers, and assist with room and equipment maintenance in a compliant facility.

You must meet state licensing requirements, have a high school diploma or higher, and ideally 2 years of embalming experience in a 200-call minimum/year funeral facility. Strong compassion and integrity are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks including verification of identification and embalming authorization, restorations, removals and transfers, dressing, styling hair/cosmetics.
• Adheres to all licensing authority regulations at municipal, state/provincial and federal levels.
• Assists with maintenance of preparation room and facility.
• Cleans equipment and handles hazardous material spills; follows safety procedures.
• Assists with chemical and supply inventory; receives caskets and other funeral supplies.
• Promotes a safe work environment by practicing universal precautions.

Skills

Compassion & integrity

Communication skills

Problem solving

Lifting ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mortuary college degree or state-required 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: 75034

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-TX - Frisco