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 with company match

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Service Corporation International in San Jose, CA is seeking an embalmer with strong compassion and integrity to perform a range of preparation duties for human remains. The role involves embalming, restoration, dressings and cosmetics, with strict adherence to licensing regulations.

The position requires lifting up to 75 pounds, good computer skills, and a valid driver’s license. It offers comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits, among others.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/provincial law.
• Embalmer or Apprentice experience as required by state/provincial law.
• 2 years of experience in a 200-call minimum/year funeral firm embalming facility preferred.
• Must meet licensing requirements in applicable state and have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift over 75 pounds.
• Knowledge of computers and MS Office products.

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks including verification of identification and embalming authorization, restorations, removals and transfers, dressing, styling, cosmetics and other preparation.
• Adheres to all licensing authority regulations.
• Assists with maintenance of preparation room and facility.
• Cleans equipment and handles hazardous material spills.
• Ensures hazardous materials are handled per MSDS.
• Assists with chemical and supply inventory.
• Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies.
• Promotes a safe work environment and universal precautions.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

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 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