Embalmer Apprentice

Service Corporation International; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading service provider in the funeral industry where you will learn to care for the deceased with respect and integrity. This role provides the opportunity to support families in their time of need while working in a fulfilling environment. As a vital part of the team, you will help ensure all necessary procedures are adhered to while develop your skills in mortuary science.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account with Company Contribution

Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; completion of relevant diploma program preferred.
• Ability to lift heavy weights; strong communication skills are essential.
• Compassion and integrity needed for handling sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Provides respectful care for deceased; performs embalming and body preparation tasks.
• Assists with maintaining clean preparation room; manages hazardous materials.
• Promotes safety practices and regulatory compliance in the workplace.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Problem Solving

Ability to lift over 75 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diploma training program in funeral service or mortuary science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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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: $28.00 - $30.00 an hour

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