What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embalmer position at Carriage Services?
Licensed Embalmer
At Carriage Services, we are united by our purpose of creating premier experiences through innovation, empowered partnership, and elevated service. As a member of our team, you'll join a dynamic community dedicated to setting new standards in the Funeral and Cemetery profession. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to shape the future of our industry. Carriage Services is an equal opportunity employer. If you can compete at this level, then our Company is for you! Our Garden of Memories location in New Orleans is hiring.
The Embalmer is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the deceased to ensure that the expectations of our client families and their guests are exceeded and performs the following job duties.
Compensation: $19 - $21 per hour.
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Duties:
- Prepares and embalms the deceased for interment, cremation, or other disposition in conformity with legal requirements and with the utmost respect and dignity.
- Properly and safely utilizes embalming instruments and machinery in accordance with company guidelines.
- Dresses, applies cosmetics, and performs casketing duties.
- Places remains in visitation room and sets up room to comply with client family wishes.
- Prepares deceased for transportation as needed.
- Answers questions and assists with serving the needs of client families.
- Ensures proper paperwork, including permits, logs, identification tags, and certificates are completed accurately and timely and in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Utilizes personal protective equipment and adheres to relevant operational and safety procedures.
- Embalmer will stock and clean preparation room and refrigeration unit.
- Instructs and oversees work of Apprentice Embalmers on cases and paperwork.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- College degree or some college.
- 2 years of experience as a licensed Embalmer.
- Valid Embalmer’s license - Valid Funeral Director’s License highly preferred.
- Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.
- High degree of overall computer proficiency.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting; however, some duties may be performed outdoors. Outdoor duties may require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes. Employees in this role must have sufficient strength and manual dexterity and must be willing to work safely and comply with the Company’s safety procedures, including wearing any personal protective equipment that may be required. Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift up to 75 pounds, and may be required to lift up to 100 pounds. Performance of this position’s duties may also require power reaching, pushing, and pulling. Employees in this role must be able to perform job duties when awakened from a sound sleep. This position’s duties require routine exposure to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens. Employees must be able to drive a company vehicle and maintain a good driving record and must be insurable under company vehicle insurance. Overtime is sometimes necessary or required.
Salary : $19 - $21
