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
operate floor cleaning equipment
follow organisational guidelines in the cleaning industry
clean building floors
manage routine waste
perform dusting activities
restock toilet facilities' supplies
maintain personal hygiene standards when cleaning
clean building facade
maintain inventory of cleaning supplies
perform minor repairs to buildings' systems
sort waste
cleaning industry health and safety measures
perform cleaning activities in an environmentally friendly way
clean surfaces
set up furniture in the building
maintain cleaning equipment
clean glass surfaces
inform on toilet facilities malfunctions
operate janitorial tools
maintain facility security systems
clean particular areas manually
report major building repairs
Optional & specialised skills
hygiene in a health care setting
wood preservation
clean wood surface
carry out pressure washing activities
dispose food waste
perform pest control
apply procurement
clean rooms
maintain the cleanliness of the toilet facilities
clean furniture
perform ground maintenance activities
spray pesticides
monitor building security
communicate with waste collectors
dispose medical waste
perform weed control operations
dispose of hazardous waste
locking mechanisms
disinfect surfaces
sterilization techniques
use snow-removal equipment
snow removal safety hazards
fire safety regulations
supervise the work of cleaning staff
follow safety procedures when working at heights
lawn care
remove snow
hardware, plumbing and heating equipment products
provide lawn care
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.