Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
construction painter
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
paint surfaces
sand between coats
follow safety procedures when working at heights
remove paint
interpret 3D plans
use measurement instruments
inspect construction supplies
inspect paintwork
transport construction supplies
dispose of hazardous waste
interpret 2D plans
protect surfaces during construction work
types of paint
work safely with chemicals
use safety equipment in construction
dispose of non-hazardous waste
prepare surface for painting
clean painting equipment
work ergonomically
snap chalk line
follow health and safety procedures in construction
Optional & specialised skills
keep records of work progress
mix paint
answer requests for quotation
maintain equipment
install construction profiles
recognise signs of corrosion
work in a construction team
process incoming construction supplies
advise on construction materials
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
operate rust proofing spray gun
paint with a paint gun
order construction supplies
keep personal administration
use sander
blast surface
build scaffolding
monitor stock level
calculate needs for construction supplies
maintain work area cleanliness
Other matches: construction painting supervisor · road marker · porcelain painter · ceramic painter · scenic painter
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.