Apprentice Embalmer

Why Work for Baue Care and Cremation?

Service

• At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.

• Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.

Benefits

• Financial assistance programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.

• Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life's challenges.

• Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.

• Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.

• Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.

Culture

• We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.

• We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.

• We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.

Summary/Objective

The Apprentice Embalmer works under the direct supervision of a licensed Funeral Director and/or licensed Embalmer with the preparation and presentation of the deceased. While gaining on the job experience, they ensure that the expectations of our client families and their guests are exceeded.

Essential Functions

• Observes and assists the Embalmer with the preparation and embalming of 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 assists in casketing duties.

• Assist with placing caskets or remains in visitation area, setting up room to comply with family wishes, including adjusting light fixtures and arrangement of flowers or plants.

• Assists with preparation of the deceased for transportation as needed.

• Answers questions and assist with serving the needs of the 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.

• Stocks and cleans preparation room, refrigeration unit, and other facilities as needed.

• Works removals/ first-call, as needed.

• Identifies and remedies all hazards in prep room.

• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency.

• Teamwork Orientation.

• Detail Orientation.

• Customer Service Orientation.

• Social Perceptiveness.

• Time Management.

Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure

• Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.

• Active attendance or enrollment in a Funeral Director and/or Embalmer focused Mortuary School/Program required.

• Ability to pass applicable Board exams. (National/State).

• Valid state issued driver's license in good standing and acceptable driving record.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Able to read, write and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) preferred

• Detail oriented and ability to work in a team setting.

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal, as well as external customers, community leaders, and grieving client families.

• Ability to empathize with client families and their guests and demonstrate tact and patience in emotionally charged situations.

• Tactful and professional when dealing with complaints or dissatisfaction with services or merchandise.

• Perform work in a professional and courteous manner in accordance with Company's requirements.

• Demonstrate willingness to participate in growing market share through community involvement.

• Maintains a positive attitude and working environment through organization and communication.

• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects, prioritizes tasks, and exercise good judgment.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• 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.

• Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to; computer, fax, copier, multi-line phone system, body lift, casket handling/transport devices, personal or company owned vehicle.

• Employees in this role must have enough 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 to 75 pounds, and may be required to life up to 100 pounds.

• Performance of this position's duties also requires 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. Exposure risk is considered: Low

• 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.

Travel

• This position may require up to 10 percent out of area and overnight travel.

• Travel is primarily local occurring during the business day.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.