§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

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.

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Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

cleaning industry health and safety measures personal protective equipment risk assessment for window cleaning

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

customer service

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

clean glass surfaces maintain personal hygiene standards when cleaning handle chemical cleaning agents follow organisational guidelines in the cleaning industry complete report sheets of activity protect window frames follow procedures to control substances hazardous to health prepare cleaning materials for window cleaning maintain inventory of cleaning supplies use a water-fed pole system maintain cleaning equipment report on window damage dispose of non-hazardous waste follow reporting procedures

OPTIONALOptional competences

carry out pressure washing activities perform glazing reconditioning follow safety procedures when working at heights manage a small-to-medium business issue sales invoices manage routine waste supervise the work of cleaning staff clean public furniture perform outdoor cleaning activities operate aerial work platforms read technical datasheet clean particular areas manually perform cleaning activities in an environmentally friendly way select hazard control maintain professional administration apply proofing membranes clean building facade

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)