Service Corporation International

Embalmer Apprentice


Pay$21.70 - $28.10 / hour
LocationOakland/California
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: Req.151146

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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

      • 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: $21.70 - $28.10 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: 94621

      Category (Portal Searching): Operations

      Job Location: US-CA - Oakland
  • About the company

      Service Corporation International is an American provider of funeral goods and services as well as cemetery property and services.

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