Embalmer

Sci Corp; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced embalmer to join our mortuary team. You will perform embalming and restoration duties, ensuring respectful treatment of the deceased and compliance with all licensing requirements.

Responsibilities include handling removals and transfers, dressing and cosmetics, maintaining the preparation room, and upholding safety standards. A strong sense of compassion, accuracy, and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Mortuary college degree or state-required equivalent.
• Embalmer license or apprenticeship as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Care for deceased respectfully while verifying identification and embalming authorization; perform restorations and transfers.
• Dress, style hair and apply cosmetics as required; prepare remains for viewing and burial.
• Maintain preparation room and facility; assist with cleanliness and inventory; ensure safety compliance.
• Adhere to licensing requirements and state/provincial regulations.
• Receive caskets and funeral supplies; maintain supplies inventory.
• Promote a safe work environment by using universal precautions and safe conduct.

Skills

Driving record

Lift 75+ lbs

MS Office knowledge

Compassion & integrity

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mortuary college degree or state-required equivalent

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: 40208

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-KY - Louisville