Embalmer

Service Corporation International; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account with Company 1%

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings with Company

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking an embalmer in San Jose, CA. The role involves performing embalming, restorations, and preparations with respect and professionalism.

Duties include removals, transfers, dressing, cosmetics, and maintaining the preparation area.

Qualifications

• Embalmer with required state licensing.
• Apprentice experience as permitted by state law.

Responsibilities

• Embalm deceased respectfully and accurately.
• Verify identification and embalming authorization.
• Perform restorations and prepare remains for viewing.
• Dress, style hair, cosmetics as needed.
• Assist with removals, transfers, and preparation tasks.
• Maintain preparation room and facilities.
• Handle hazardous materials per MSDS and safety rules.

Skills

Embalming

Restoration

Communication

Computers

Physical strength

Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mortuary college degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.Performs all embalming activities of the deceased correctly and respectfully.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESCares 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 remainsAdheres to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulationsAssists with maintenance of preparation room and the facilityCleans soiled equipment and hazardous material spillsEnsures hazardous materials and spills are handled in accordance with the Material Data Safety SheetsAssists with chemical and supply inventoryReceives caskets and other funeral home suppliesPromotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conductMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducationHigh school diploma or equivalentGraduation from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/province lawExperienceEmbalmer, Apprentice experience as required by state/provincial law2 years of experience in a 200-call minimum/year funeral firm embalming facility preferredLicensesMust meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state boardCurrent state/province issued driver’s licenseKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAcceptable driving recordAbility to lift over 75 poundsKnowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products requiredHigh level of compassion and integrityGood communication skillsProblem solving skillsPay: $35.00 - $38.00 an hour based on experienceBenefitsMedical * 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 ProgramPostal Code: 95125Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-CA - San Jose