Embalmer Apprentice

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** + 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 **Compensation:** **Salary:** **$24.00 an hour based on experience** **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** **As part of your pre-employment background check, your criminal conviction history will be verified, given that this role requires the following material job duties:** **_Working around and/or handling deceased and working around families and colleagues_** **Convictions creating a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the identified job duties may result in the withdrawal of a conditional job offer.** Postal Code: 91740 Category (Portal Searching): Operations Job Location: US-CA - Glendora Job Profile ID: F00214 Time Type: Full time Location Name: Oakdale Memorial Park, Crematory and Mortuary