Embalmer

Service Corporation International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,187 - 61,509; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

HSA

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Forest Hills, NY, seeks an embalmer to perform accurate embalming and restoration work, ensuring all preparations meet regulatory standards. The role includes assisting with facility maintenance and safe handling of hazardous materials.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and mortuary college credentials, with state-required licensing. Prior embalming experience is preferred, and the position requires safe lifting and strong

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Care for deceased respectfully while performing embalming tasks and related preparations.
• Adhere to all licensing regulations at federal, state/provincial and local levels.
• Assist with preparation room and facility maintenance.
• Clean equipment and manage hazardous material spills.
• Ensure proper handling of hazardous materials per MSDS.
• Assist with chemical and supply inventory.
• Receive caskets and other funeral home supplies.
• Promote a safe work environment by following universal precautions.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from accredited mortuary college

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

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: 11375

Job Location: US-NY - Forest Hills