Embalmer

Service Corporation International; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Service Corporation International in San Jose, CA is seeking a full-time embalmer to perform embalming duties with dignity and care. Responsibilities include verifying identification and embalming authorization, restorations, removals and transfers, and preparing the deceased with cosmetics and styling.

Requires a high school diploma or mortuary college degree, state licensing, and at least 2 years of embalming experience; candidate must lift 75+ pounds, have computer literacy, and strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from accredited mortuary college or as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Verify identification and embalming authorization.
• Perform restorations and cosmetic work.
• Conduct removals and transfers; prepare remains for viewing.
• Dress, style hair, and apply cosmetics as needed.
• Assist with room and facility maintenance; clean equipment.
• Comply with licensing regulations and safety procedures.

Skills

Compassion & integrity

Communication skills

Problem solving

Physical strength

MS Office

Ability to lift 75+ lbs

Education

High school diploma

Mortuary college degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

## EmbalmerApply: CA - San Jose: Full time: Posted Yesterday: Req.167655Our 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**: $35.00 - $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 ProgramPostal Code: 95125Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-CA - San Jose