affix memorial plaques
Attach memorial plaques to the right gravestones as requested by the deceased person's will or by their relatives.
Cemetery attendants maintain the cemetery ground in good condition. They ensure the graves are ready for burial prior to funerals and ensure accurate burial records. Cemetery attendants offer advice to funeral services directors and the general public.
Competences and skills
26 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencesmaintain burial records
Maintain records on the allocation of graves and the information of the people that were buried.
prepare graves
Make sure that graves are excavated and ready for burial prior to funerals and backfilled when the coffin is in the grave.
Sector-specific
2 competencesadvise on funeral services
Provide relatives of the deceased person with information and advice on ceremonial, burial and cremation services.
cooperate with funeral directors
Make arrangements and work together with funeral directors who provide funeral services for people buried on the cemetery under your responsibility.
Cross-sector
4 competencesadminister appointments
Accept, schedule and cancel appointments.
liaise with local authorities
Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.
maintain inventory of tools
Keep an inventory of tools utilised in the provision of services. Ensure that tool sets remain complete and suitable for use.
promote human rights
Promote and respect human rights and diversity in light of the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of autonomous individuals, taking into account their opinions, beliefs and values, and the international and national codes of ethics, as well as the ethical implications of healthcare provision, ensuring their right to privacy and honouring for the confidentiality of healthcare information.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencecost management
The process of planning, monitoring and adjusting the expenses and revenues of a business in order to achieve cost efficiency and capability.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceassist in the placement of gravestones
Provide assistance to companies or other professionals that place tombstones on graves.
Sector-specific
9 competencesmaintain plant health
Manage and support overall plant health. Practice sustainable gardening techniques and integrated pest management in gardens both outdoor and indoor.
green
maintain plant soil nutrition
Manage and support overall soil nutrition. Practice sustainable gardening techniques and integrated pest management in gardens both outdoor and indoor.
green
maintain turf and grass
Establish and maintain fine turf, grassed fields, and synthetic surfaces for sports events. Ensure a pleasant appearance of the property grounds.
operate excavator
Operate excavators used to dig materials from the surface and load them onto dump trucks.
- Scope note
- Types of excavators used in mining include hydraulic and electric powered equipment.
operate landscaping equipment
Operate a variety of landscaping equipment and hand tools such as: chain saws, line trimmers, tillers, back hoes, bobcats, chemical sprayer, bed edgers, rake, mowers, blowers, spreader, portable sprinkler system, dump trailers, tillers, sod cutters, weed eaters, plant augers, and drills. Use landscaping service equipment for excavation, roto-tilling, ploughing, lawn fertilisation, flower planting.
oversee maintenance work
Oversee the landscaping maintenance work: mowing, strimming, spraying, weeding and pruning.
plant according to guidelines
Plant according to guidelines including instructions on digging, staking and maintenance.
prepare planting area
Prepare planting area and soil for planting by for example fertilising, mulching by hand or using mechanical tools or machinery. Prepare seeds and plants for sowing and planting by ensuring the quality of seed and plants. Sow and plant by hand, using mechanical tools or machinery and in accordance with national legislation.
prune plants
Carry out pruning with relevant tools, related to the different purposes like maintenance pruning, pruning for growth, pruning for fruiting, debudding and volume reduction.
Cross-sector
6 competencesgreet guests
Welcome guests in a friendly manner in a certain place.
lift heavy weights
Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.
provide visitor information
Provide directions and other relevant information to visitors.
relate empathetically
Recognise, understand and share emotions and insights experienced by another.
train employees
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.
work ergonomically
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.