Clean building facade

Description

Perform cleaning activities of the main face of a building, using appropriate equipment, as required by the complexity and height of the building.

Alternative labels

clean building’s facade
wash building veneer
cleaning building facade
wash front side of building
wash building facade
clean building veneer
clean front side of building
clean building facades

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

cross-sector

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Clean building facade is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Building cleaner: Building cleaners maintain the cleanliness and overall functionality of various types of buildings such as offices, hospitals and public institutions. They perform cleaning duties like sweeping, vacuuming and mopping floors, empty trash and check security systems, locks and windows. Building cleaners check air conditioning systems and notify the appropriate persons in case of malfunctions or problems.
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.

Optional skill

Clean building facade is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

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.
Steeplejack: Steeplejacks are specialised heightworkers who safely scale the outside of buildings and structures to perform critical work.

 


 

References

  1. Clean building facade – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022