Embalmer Apprentice

sci; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

sci in Wichita, KS seeks a Funeral Service Associate to perform a range of duties preparing remains, verifying IDs, restorations, removals, and cosmetics while maintaining compliance with regulations.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, safety, and adherence to licensing standards. Education includes a high school diploma or equivalent with mortuary science program enrollment, and state licensing as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrollment in a funeral service or mortuary science program preferred.
• Graduation pending as required by state law.

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.
• Adheres to all licensing requirements and 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 safety sheets.
• Assists with chemical and supply inventory.
• Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies.
• Promotes a safe work environment by practicing universal precautions.

Skills

Driving safety

Lifting 75+ pounds

Communication skills

Problem solving

Compassion and integrity

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diploma training in funeral service or mortuary science

Graduation pending as required by state law

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

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

Postal Code: 67209

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-KS - Wichita