Embalmer

Service Corporation International; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with公司

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismembr

Dependent Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Service Corporation International in San Jose, CA is seeking an Embalmer/Embalmer Assistant to perform a range of duties with professionalism and compassion. You will verify identifications, assist with restorations, removals, dressing, cosmetics, and other preparation of human remains.

The role requires state licensing compliance, a high school diploma or equivalent, embalmer/apprentice experience, and ability to lift heavy loads. We offer competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; mortuary college degree or state-required degree.
• Must meet state/province licensing requirements.
• Experience in embalming preferred; apprentice considered.

Responsibilities

• Performs embalming tasks and prepares human remains respectfully.
• Verify identification and embalming authorization; assist with restorations.
• Complete removals and transfers; dress, hairstyle, cosmetics as needed.
• Maintain preparation room and facility; handle hazardous materials per MSDS.
• Receive caskets and supplies; promote a safe work environment.

Skills

Acceptable driving record

Ability to lift over 75 pounds

Knowledge of computers

MS Office

High level of compassion and integrity

Good communication skills

Problem solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mortuary college degree or state requirement

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: $30.00 - $38.00 an hour based on experience

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: 95125

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-CA - San Jose

Who we are. What we do. We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times. Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well-being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we're dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none. "SCI" refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates. Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.