Embalmer

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Performs all embalming activities of the deceased correctly and respectfully.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which include:

• 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 by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Graduation from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/province law
• Experience
  • Embalmer, Apprentice experience as required by state/provincial law
  • 2 years of experience in a 200-call minimum/year funeral firm embalming facility preferred
• 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

Postal Code: 78212

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-TX - San Antonio

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.