Embalmer Apprentice

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.
• Affords assistance 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.
• Affords assistance with chemical and supply inventory.
• Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies.
• Promotes a safe work environment by 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 requirements in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board. Current state/province issued driver’s license.

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.

Pay

$23.00 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

92105

Category (Portal Searching)

Operations

Job Location

US-CA - San Diego