Embalmer Apprentice

sci; Glendora (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

HSA with company contribution

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

SCI in Glendora, CA, seeks an associate to care for the deceased with respect, verify identifications, and assist with embalming-related tasks. The role requires compliance with state licensing boards and supervision by a licensed embalmer.

Responsibilities include preparing remains, maintaining the prep room, handling hazardous materials, and inventory management. The job supports a safe work environment and requires physical ability, including lifting over 75 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of or currently enrolled in a diploma training program in funeral service or mortuary science.
• Graduation pending from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased with respect while verifying identification and embalming authorization.
• Adheres to licensing regulations and safety guidelines.
• Assists with preparation room and facility upkeep.
• Cleans equipment and manages hazardous material spills.
• Handles materials according to SDS guidelines.
• Assists with inventory of chemicals and supplies.
• Receives caskets and funeral home items.
• Promotes a safe workplace through universal precautions.

Skills

Compassion

Integrity

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Diploma training program

Graduation pending

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Learns to care for the remains of the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks. Fulfills the requirements as dictated by the licensing board in the practicing state or province. Works under the supervision of a licensed embalmer.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks: 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 be being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of or currently enrolled in a diploma training program at a recognized college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science
• Graduation pending from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/province law

Licenses

• Must meet all licensing requirement in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board
• Current state/province issued driver's license

Experience

• None required

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

Compensation

Salary: $24.00 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

As part of your pre-employment background check, your criminal conviction history will be verified, given that this role requires the following material job duties: Working around and/or handling deceased and working around families and colleagues Convictions creating a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the identified job duties may result in the withdrawal of a conditional job offer.

Postal Code: 91740

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-CA - Glendora