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Train cleaner

A train cleaner is a person who keeps the inside of trains clean and tidy, emptying the bins in the compartments and carrying out the other cleaning the vehicles need.

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Rate 5 of the 15 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

maintain inventory of cleaning supplies

operate floor cleaning equipment

clean train interiors

perform cleaning duties

clean public areas

About train cleaner

The routine is vacuuming, mopping and deep cleaning, done to the train cleaning procedures that set what is cleaned, in what order and with what. The cleaner works through a carriage in a fixed pattern so that nothing is missed, and matches the cleaning technique to each surface. Deep cleaning covers areas such as the upholstery, luggage racks, window frames, toilets and the floor under the seats.

The cleaner operates floor cleaning equipment and keeps the cleaning equipment in good condition.

The cleaner keeps an inventory of cleaning agents, which is both a stock control and a safety matter: the products are chemicals, they have to be stored and labelled correctly, and some of them must not be mixed. The cleaner follows organisational guidelines for the cleaning services sector and cleans the public spaces of the train. Formal requirements are set by the employer.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (15)

personal protective equipmentpersonal protective equipmentTypes of protective materials and equipment foreseen for various types of tasks such as general or specialised cleaning activities.train cleaning procedurestrain cleaning proceduresField of knowledge which distinguishes different types of equipment and their processes for cleaning and maintaining the interior of trains.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.maintain inventory of cleaning suppliesmaintain inventory of cleaning suppliesFollow the stock of cleaning materials, order new material when the stock is empty and follow their usage to maintain a constant supply.operate floor cleaning equipmentoperate floor cleaning equipmentSet up, maintain and operate roto, extractor and walk behind scrubbers and other floor care equipment to clean carpets and scrub hard floors.clean train interiorsclean train interiorsUse cleaning techniques such as sweeping, dusting and vacuuming to clean railway cars. Undertake more extensive cleaning by washing and shampooing the upholstery and carpets or floor of the train.perform cleaning dutiesperform cleaning dutiesPerform cleaning duties such as waste removal, vacuuming, emptying bins, and general cleaning of the working area. Cleaning activities should follow health and safety regulations if required.clean public areasclean public areasDisinfect the areas to which the public has access.work in shiftswork in shiftsWork in rotating shifts, where the goal is to keep a service or production line running around the clock and each day of the week.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.clean equipmentclean equipmentPerform cleaning routines after equipment use.follow organisational guidelines in the cleaning industryfollow organisational guidelines in the cleaning industryApply and follow all protocols or guidelines described by the company within your specific cleaning area. It can also involve wearing the foreseen uniform or piece of clothing at all times or using sp...manage routine wastemanage routine wasteTreat routine waste carefully when performing cleaning activities and ensure that the waste collection and surrounding areas are maintained clean at all times.clean glass surfacesclean glass surfacesUse cleaning products to clean any surface covered by glass.
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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.discharge of collected wastedischarge of collected wasteThe procedures to be followed to discharge the collected waste safely and in the designated place for doing this. Waste incineration treatments are excluded.cooperate with colleaguescooperate with colleaguesCooperate with colleagues in order to ensure that operations run effectively.communicate with customerscommunicate with customersRespond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.clean particular areas manuallyclean particular areas manuallyPerform cleaning activities in specific areas by hand, when the surface is small or obstructed and the only means to clean such places is manually.ensure compliance with waste legislative regulationsensure compliance with waste legislative regulationsImplement and monitor company procedures for the collection, transport and disposal of waste, in compliance with all regulations and legal requirements.remove dustremove dustRemove dust from furniture, blinds and windowsills using specialised dust cloths or hand-cleaning items.perform cleaning activities in an environmentally friendly wayperform cleaning activities in an environmentally friendly wayUndertake all cleaning duties in a manner which minimises environmental damage, follow methods that lessen pollution and wastage of resources.clean toilet facilitiesclean toilet facilitiesClean the toilets and wipe the sinks, mirrors and cubicle furniture according to the required standards, providing special attention to details.vacuum surfacesvacuum surfacesUse a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and small particles from floors, drapes, carpets or furniture.clean surfacesclean surfacesDisinfect surfaces in accordance with sanitary standards.complete report sheets of activitycomplete report sheets of activityKeep written records of the service provided on a regular or punctual basis, with explicit hours of work performed and signature.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.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 ...

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Frequently asked questions

What does a train cleaner do?

Train cleaners keep the interiors of trains tidy and clean. They clean out the bins in the different compartments, and perform other cleaning activities such as hoovering, mopping and deep cleaning.

What skills does a train cleaner need?

A train cleaner needs 15 essential skills, including personal protective equipment, train cleaning procedures, cleaning techniques, maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, operate floor cleaning equipment.

Will AI replace train cleaner jobs?

The AI disruption score for train cleaner is 35/100 (moderate risk). Skills most exposed to automation: complete report sheets of activity, maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, communicate with customers. Most resilient: work in shifts, clean particular areas manually, cooperate with colleagues.

Quick Facts

SectorTourism
ISCO GroupCleaners and helpers
Essential Skills15

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