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
laundry worker
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
iron textiles
eliminate stains
distinguish accessories
operate tumble dryer
maintain customer service
handle linen in stock
types of staining
clean household linens
identify cloth items
distinguish fabrics
maintain relationship with customers
quality standards
collect items for laundry service
operate washer extractor
inspect dry cleaning materials
maintain cleaning equipment
operate tunnel finisher machine
use solvents
read care labels
apply prespotting
Optional & specialised skills
evaluate garment quality
leather colour chemistry
greet guests
sell products
pack goods
follow up orders for customers
dyeing technology
operate dry cleaning pressing machines
source colour chemicals
properties of fabrics
cleaning industry health and safety measures
sell services
control temperature
monitor stock level
personal protective equipment
organisational policies
types of bleach
dispose waste
handle customer complaints
process payments
identify defects on raw hides
Other matches: laundry and dry cleaning manager · laundry workers supervisor · laundry ironer · laundromat attendant · facilities manager
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.