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 floors
remove contaminants
assess contamination
use personal protection equipment
identify damage to buildings
clean building facade
avoid contamination
cleaning industry health and safety measures
secure working area
cleaning techniques
apply spraying techniques
operate pressure washer
Optional & specialised skills
build scaffolding
perform cleaning activities in an outdoor environment
sort waste
follow safety procedures when working at heights
carry out pressure washing activities
assess waste type
graffiti removal techniques
waste management
microbiology-bacteriology
disinfect surfaces
identify damage to public space
perform demarcation
handle chemical cleaning agents
clean wood surface
report on building damage
clean glass surfaces
use solvents
maintain cleaning equipment
dispose waste
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.