Embalmer Apprentice
San Diego, CAFull-time$23/hrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Embalmer Apprentice learns to care for deceased individuals respectfully while working under a licensed embalmer. The role includes preparing remains, maintaining the preparation room and facility, handling hazardous materials safely, and assisting with inventory and supply deliveries. Candidates must meet applicable licensing requirements and have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with completion of or enrollment in funeral service or mortuary science training.
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Full job description
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.
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
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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.
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Adheres to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations
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Assists with maintenance of preparation room and the facility
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Cleans soiled equipment and hazardous material spills
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Ensures hazardous materials and spills are handled in accordance with the Material Data Safety Sheets
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Assists with chemical and supply inventory
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Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies
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Promotes a safe work environment be being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Completion of or currently enrolled in a diploma training program at a recognized college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science
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Graduation pending from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/province law
Licenses
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Must meet all licensing requirement in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board
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Current state/province issued driver’s license
Experience
- None required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Acceptable driving record
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Ability to lift over 75 pounds
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Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required
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High level of compassion and integrity
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Good communication skills
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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
Job Profile ID: F00214
Time Type: Full time
Location Name: San Diego PCC
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