Embalmer

S.E. Combined Services of Florida; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

S.E. Combined Services of Florida in San Antonio, TX is seeking an Embalmer/Apprentice to perform embalming duties with care and respect for the deceased. The role includes restorations, removals, wardrobe, cosmetics, and prep work, while adhering to licensing rules and safe handling practices.

The position requires a high school diploma and mortuary college degree; prior embalming experience is preferred, with emphasis on safety and compassionate service.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Verify identification and embalming authorization; perform restorations; removals and transfers.
• Dress, style hair and apply cosmetics to remains.
• Maintain preparation room and facility.
• Clean equipment and manage spills.
• Handle hazardous materials per MSDS and safety rules.
• Assist with chemical and supply inventory.
• Receive caskets and funeral home supplies.
• Promote safe work environment with universal precautions.

Skills

Driving record

Lifting 75+ lbs

Computers & MS Office

Compassion & integrity

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Mortuary college degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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: 78212

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-TX - San Antonio