Embalmer

Service Corporation International; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Phoenix, AZ seeks an embalmer with dedication to compassionate care, accuracy, and adherence to regulations. You will prepare and embalm, verify identifications, perform restorations, dress and apply cosmetics, and transfer remains, while maintaining a clean prep room and following safety protocols.

This role requires state licensing, high school diploma or higher, and experience per state rules; we offer opportunities in a multi-location funeral service

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs embalming activities of the deceased correctly and respectfully.
• Verifies identification and embalming authorization and conducts restorations or dressings as needed.
• Cares for deceased while performing tasks including hair styling, cosmetics, and transfers.
• Maintains preparation room; cleans equipment and adheres to safety procedures.
• Complies with licensing requirements and safety regulations; handles inventory and supplies.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Integrity

Problem solving

Lifting ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/provincial law

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Performs all embalming activities of the deceased correctly and respectfully.

• 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: 85009

Job Location: US-AZ - Phoenix