Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
building cleaner
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 29 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
clean glass surfaces
clean building floors
restock toilet facilities' supplies
inform on toilet facilities malfunctions
report major building repairs
perform cleaning activities in an environmentally friendly way
operate janitorial tools
maintain personal hygiene standards when cleaning
maintain inventory of cleaning supplies
operate floor cleaning equipment
manage routine waste
follow organisational guidelines in the cleaning industry
sort waste
cleaning industry health and safety measures
clean building facade
perform dusting activities
perform minor repairs to buildings' systems
clean surfaces
maintain facility security systems
set up furniture in the building
maintain cleaning equipment
clean particular areas manually
Optional & specialised skills
perform ground maintenance activities
snow removal safety hazards
communicate with waste collectors
provide lawn care
use snow-removal equipment
sterilization techniques
dispose food waste
perform weed control operations
hygiene in a health care setting
apply procurement
dispose medical waste
follow safety procedures when working at heights
supervise the work of cleaning staff
dispose of hazardous waste
monitor building security
perform pest control
hardware, plumbing and heating equipment products
lawn care
clean furniture
wood preservation
clean wood surface
clean rooms
carry out pressure washing activities
disinfect surfaces
spray pesticides
remove snow
maintain the cleanliness of the toilet facilities
fire safety regulations
locking mechanisms
Other matches: building exterior cleaner · window cleaner · vehicle cleaner · drapery and carpet cleaner · furniture cleaner
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.