Embalmer Apprentice

Service Corporation International; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in funeral services is seeking an entry-level position for caring for deceased individuals. Responsibilities include preparing remains, maintaining the preparation area, and adhering to all regulations. Ideal candidates are compassionate, have a strong moral compass, and are enrolled in a relevant educational program.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company Contribution

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must meet state licensing requirements as required by law.
• Current state-issued driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Care for deceased while verifying identification and embalming authorization.
• Perform restorations and prepare human remains.
• Assist with maintenance and cleaning of the preparation room.

Skills

Compassion

Integrity

Computer knowledge

Ability to lift over 75 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion/enrollment in a funeral service program

Accredited mortuary college graduation pending

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

Ability to lift over 75 pounds

Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required

High level of compassion and integrity

Compensation:

MedicalDentalVisionFlexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)Health Savings Account with Company ContributionSick LeaveShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityLife InsuranceVoluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment InsuranceDependent Life InsuranceSCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company matchEmployee Assistance Program

Postal Code: 95125

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-CA - San Jose

Job Profile ID: F00214

Time Type: Full time

Location Name: Oak Hill Funeral Home, Memorial Park, Mortuary & Crematory