Embalmer

sci; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci is hiring an Embalmer in Virginia Beach, VA, to perform embalming and related tasks with respect and professionalism. The role includes restorations, removals, dressing, styling, cosmetics, and preparing remains in accordance with all applicable regulations.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, mortuary school graduation, and meet state licensing requirements. Preference given to those with prior embalming experience in a high-volume facility and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state law.
• Embalmer or apprentice experience as required by state law.
• 2 years of experience in a 200-call minimum/year funeral firm embalming facility preferred.
• Must meet licensing requirements and have a valid driver's license.

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 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 MSDS
• Assists with chemical and supply inventory
• Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies
• Promotes a safe work environment by universal precautions

Skills

Driving record

Lift 75 lbs

MS Office

Compassion

Communication

Problem solving

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

Postal Code: 23462

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-VA - Virginia Beach