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 exterior cleaner
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
clean building facade
assess contamination
apply spraying techniques
avoid contamination
clean building floors
cleaning techniques
secure working area
identify damage to buildings
remove contaminants
operate pressure washer
use personal protection equipment
cleaning industry health and safety measures
Optional & specialised skills
graffiti removal techniques
disinfect surfaces
build scaffolding
microbiology-bacteriology
use solvents
dispose waste
assess waste type
handle chemical cleaning agents
perform demarcation
maintain cleaning equipment
clean wood surface
clean glass surfaces
perform cleaning activities in an outdoor environment
follow safety procedures when working at heights
waste management
sort waste
identify damage to public space
report on building damage
carry out pressure washing activities
Other matches: window cleaner · building 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.