Built EnvironmentISCO 7133
Building exterior cleaner
Building exterior cleaners remove dirt and litter from a building's exterior, as well as perform restoration tasks. They ensure the cleaning methods are compliant with safety regulations, and monitor the exteriors to ensure they are in proper condition.
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Rate 5 of the 12 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
clean building facade
assess contamination
use personal protection equipment
avoid contamination
apply spraying techniques
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (12)
cleaning industry health and safety measurescleaning industry health and safety measuresPreventive and interventional methods used in the cleaning industry to maintain health and safety for all workers and tertiary persons.cleaning techniquescleaning techniquesVarious techniques and tools used to clean different types of surfaces to achieve a certain degree of cleanliness such as sweeping, vacuuming, degreasing and wet cleaning.clean building facadeclean building facadePerform cleaning activities of the main face of a building, using appropriate equipment, as required by the complexity and height of the building.assess contaminationassess contaminationAnalyse evidence of contamination. Advise on how to decontaminate.use personal protection equipmentuse personal protection equipmentMake use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.avoid contaminationavoid contaminationAvoid the mixing or contamination of materials.apply spraying techniquesapply spraying techniquesApply the most optimal spraying techniques, such as a perpendicular spraying angle, maintenance at a consistent distance, trigger the spray gun gradually, overlap surface spots, and others.secure working areasecure working areaSecure the operation site fixing boundaries, restricting access, placing signs and taking other measures in order to guarantee public and staff safety.clean building floorsclean building floorsClean the floors and stairways of buildings by sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping them, according to hygienic and organisational standards.identify damage to buildingsidentify damage to buildingsMonitor the state of building exteriors in order to identify any possible damage and to assess the nature of the damage and treatment methods.operate pressure washeroperate pressure washerOperate a mechanical sprayer which makes use of high pressure to clean surfaces and rid them of contamination, paint residue, dirt and grime, and mould.remove contaminantsremove contaminantsUse chemicals and solvents to remove contaminants from products or surfaces.
Optional (18) — show
microbiology-bacteriologymicrobiology-bacteriologyMicrobiology-Bacteriology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.waste managementwaste managementThe methods, materials and regulations used to collect, transport, treat and dispose of waste. This includes recycling and monitoring of waste disposal. It excludes procedures related to waste inciner...graffiti removal techniquesgraffiti removal techniquesMethods, materials and procedures to remove graffiti posts from public surfaces: identifying the surface type and material to be removed, selecting a removal method and chemical substances and applyin...sort wastesort wasteManually or automatically sort waste by separating it into its different elements.disinfect surfacesdisinfect surfacesApply the correct cleaning procedures, taking into account safe handling of disinfectants, to remove contaminants, pollutants, and bacterial risks, from various surfaces, such as buildings exteriors, ...assess waste typeassess waste typeIdentify waste materials during collection and sorting operations in order to assess whether they need to be recycled, disposed of, or otherwise be treated.use solventsuse solventsClean products or surfaces by using solvents to dissolve or extract other unnecessary substances.carry out pressure washing activitiescarry out pressure washing activitiesUse high pressure equipment in order to clean areas, surfaces and materials.maintain cleaning equipmentmaintain cleaning equipmentClean and preserve the equipment and material used for cleaning purposes in a proper state.build scaffoldingbuild scaffoldingAssemble temporary scaffolding structures for construction, maintenance or event-related purposes. Set vertical standards on the base plate of the scaffolding structure. Ensure the scaffolding structu...perform demarcationperform demarcationPerform the activities involved in the creation and fixing of boundaries around a restricted area.clean wood surfaceclean wood surfaceUse a variety of techniques on a wood surface to ensure it is free of dust, sawdust, grease, stains, and other contaminants.report on building damagereport on building damageReport on deterioration or disturbances of a building's exterior so that the correct authorities are aware of the problem and plans can be made for treating the damage.clean glass surfacesclean glass surfacesUse cleaning products to clean any surface covered by glass.identify damage to public spaceidentify damage to public spaceMonitor the state of public spaces and properties, such as parks, roads, public buildings, and public squares, during work activities in order to identify recent damage and assess the gravity of the d...perform outdoor cleaning activitiesperform outdoor cleaning activitiesAdapt the cleaning working methods and procedures to the environmental conditions and adapt to weather conditions such as rain, strong wind or snow, when this affects the performance of the equipment ...tend asbestos blowertend asbestos blowerTend the blower used to dry asbestos and eliminate fumes from asbestos.follow safety procedures when working at heightsfollow safety procedures when working at heightsTake necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures...
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Frequently asked questions
What does a building exterior cleaner do?
Building exterior cleaners remove dirt and litter from a building's exterior, as well as perform restoration tasks. They ensure the cleaning methods are compliant with safety regulations, and monitor the exteriors to ensure they are in proper condition.
What skills does a building exterior cleaner need?
A building exterior cleaner needs 12 essential skills, including cleaning industry health and safety measures, cleaning techniques, clean building facade, assess contamination, use personal protection equipment.
Will AI replace building exterior cleaner jobs?
The AI disruption score for building exterior cleaner is 33/100 (low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: assess waste type, avoid contamination, report on building damage. Most resilient: clean building facade, build scaffolding, clean wood surface.
AI Replacement Risk
33/ 100
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