window cleaner
Window cleaners use cleaning tools such as sponges and detergents to clean windows, mirrors and other glass surfaces of buildings, both on the interior and exterior. They use specific ladders to clean taller buildings, using safety belts for support.
Also called: building maintenance and cleaning worker, window washer, janitress
- 17
- essential skills
- 18
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Essential skills
17- clean glass surfaces
- cleaning industry health and safety measures
- complete report sheets of activity
- dispose of non-hazardous waste
- follow organisational guidelines in the cleaning industry
- follow procedures to control substances hazardous to health
- follow reporting procedures
- handle chemical cleaning agents
- maintain cleaning equipment
- maintain inventory of cleaning supplies
- maintain personal hygiene standards when cleaning
- personal protective equipment
- prepare cleaning materials for window cleaning
- protect window frames
- report on window damage
- risk assessment for window cleaning
- use a water-fed pole system
Optional skills
18- apply proofing membranes
- carry out pressure washing activities
- clean building facade
- clean particular areas manually
- clean public furniture
- customer service
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- issue sales invoices
- maintain professional administration
- manage a small-to-medium business
- manage routine waste
- operate aerial work platforms
- perform cleaning activities in an environmentally friendly way
- perform glazing reconditioning
- perform outdoor cleaning activities
- read technical datasheet
- select hazard control
- supervise the work of cleaning staff
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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