Embalmer Apprentice

Service Corporation International; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Wichita, KS is seeking a memorial service assistant to support funeral home operations. The role involves respectful care of the deceased, assisting with restorations, dressings, and cosmetics, and coordinating removals as needed.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may be enrolled in mortuary science programs; licensing requirements vary by state. A valid driver's license and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Diploma training in funeral service or mortuary science preferred.
• Graduation pending from mortuary college as required by state law.
• Licensing must meet state requirements.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while verifying identification, embalming authorization, restorations, removals, dressing, styling hair, and cosmetics.
• Adheres to licensing regulations at municipal, state/provincial and federal levels.
• Assists with maintenance of preparation room and facility.
• Cleans soiled equipment and handles hazardous material spills.
• Ensures hazardous materials and spills are managed per SDS.
• Assists with chemical and supply inventory.
• Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies.
• Promotes a safe work environment by universal precautions.

Skills

Compassion and integrity

Communication skills

Lift 75 pounds

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Customer service

Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diploma training in funeral service or mortuary science

Graduation pending from mortuary college

Licensing requirements by state

Current driver's license

Tools

MS Office

Computers

Job description

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

Who we are. What we do. We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times. Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well-being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we're dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none. \"SCI” refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.