Embalmer

Sci Corp

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 52,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account with Company 7%

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary AD&D Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sci Corp in Sacramento, CA is seeking an embalmer to perform embalming and related duties with care and professionalism, preserving the dignity of the deceased. You will verify IDs, perform restorations, removals, dressing and cosmetics as needed, and assist with preparation room upkeep.

The role requires compliance with licensing regulations, safety practices, and strong communication and problem‑solving skills. Availability for on-site work in the US-CA region is expected.

Qualifications

Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province.
Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Perform embalming and related duties with accuracy and respect.
Verify identification and embalming authorization; perform restorations; removals and transfers.
Dress, style hair, apply cosmetics as needed.
Maintain preparation room and facility.
Handle hazardous materials and spills per MSDS guidelines.
Assist with chemical and supply inventory.
Receive caskets and other funeral home supplies.
Promote a safe work environment with universal precautions.

Skills

Driving record

Lifting >75 lbs

MS Office knowledge

Compassion & integrity

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mortuary college degree or state-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 spillsEnsures 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