Embalmer

Sci Corp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account with Company0(

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismembr

Dependent Life Insurance

SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Sci Corp in Staten Island, NY is seeking an embalmer to join our operations team. You will perform embalming and restoration with care and respect for the deceased, under state regulations.

The role requires lifting, strong communication, and compassion. You will maintain the preparation area, ensure safety, and assist with inventory and equipment, contributing to a respectful funeral service experience for families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Mortuary college degree or state-required credential
• Embalming experience per state law preferred

Responsibilities

• Care for deceased respectfully while embalming and preparing remains
• Follow licensing and safety regulations
• Assist with preparation room and facility maintenance
• Clean equipment and manage hazardous material spills
• Assist with chemical and supply inventory
• Receive caskets and funeral supplies
• Promote a safe work environment via universal precautions

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Integrity

Problem solving

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

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

Pay

$38 an hour

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
• Sick Leave
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program

Postal Code: 10310

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-NY - Staten Island