Window Cleaner Cleaners & Helpers
SaveWhat Does a Window Cleaner Do?
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.
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Where Do I Start?
Cleaning Industry Health And Safety Measures
Preventive and interventional methods used in the cleaning industry to maintain health and safety for all workers and tertiary persons.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Window Cleaner
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialCleaning Industry Health And Safety Measures knowledge
Preventive and interventional methods used in the cleaning industry to maintain health and safety for all workers and tertiary persons.
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EssentialPersonal Protective Equipment knowledge
Types of protective materials and equipment foreseen for various types of tasks such as general or specialised cleaning activities.
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EssentialRisk Assessment For Window Cleaning knowledge
Risk assessment process that takes into consideration all the risk factors, monitoring of control measures and recording assessments related to working in the window cleaning field.
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EssentialClean Glass Surfaces skill
Use cleaning products to clean any surface covered by glass, especially windows.
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EssentialDispose Of Non-hazardous Waste skill
Dispose of waste materials which pose no risk to health and safety in a manner which complies with recycling and waste management procedures.
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EssentialFollow Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health Procedures skill
Adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) procedures for activities that involve hazardous substances, such as bacteria, allergens, waste oil, paint or brake fluids that result in …
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EssentialHandle Chemical Cleaning Agents skill
Ensure proper handling, storage and disposal of cleaning chemicals in accordance with regulations.
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EssentialMaintain Cleaning Equipment skill
Clean and preserve the equipment and material used for cleaning purposes in a proper state.
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EssentialComplete Report Sheets Of Activity skill
Keep written records of the service provided on a regular or punctual basis, with explicit hours of work performed and signature.
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EssentialFollow Organisational Guidelines In The Cleaning Industry skill
Apply 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 …
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EssentialFollow Reporting Procedures skill
Apply and follow the procedures for reporting any damage, breakages and/or complaints or disagreements to the appropriate supervisory authority.
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EssentialMaintain Inventory Of Cleaning Supplies skill
Follow the stock of cleaning materials, order new material when the stock is empty and closely follow their usage to maintain a constant supply.
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EssentialMaintain Personal Hygiene Standards When Cleaning skill
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EssentialPrepare Cleaning Materials For Window Cleaning skill
Ensure the appropriate preparation of the cleaning products and equipment such as ladders, cradles and rope access equipment required to clean windows at heights.
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EssentialProtect Window Frames skill
Apply a protection sheet on the frames or borders of the windows in order to protect them against scratches or dirt.
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EssentialReport On Window Damage skill
Inform the client or responsible authorities about damage occurred during or prior to the window cleaning activities.
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EssentialUse A Water-fed Pole System skill
Make use of poles fitted with brushes and water dispersing mechanisms to reach windows and facades at heights.
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Optional Skills (5 of 18 displayed)
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OptionalCustomer Service knowledge
Processes and principles related to the customer, client, service user and to personal services; these may include procedures to evaluate customer's or service user's satisfaction.
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OptionalApply Proofing Membranes skill
Apply specialised membranes to prevent penetration of a structure by dampness or water. Securely seal any perforation to preserve the damp-proof or waterproof properties of the membrane. Make sure any …
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OptionalFollow Safety Procedures When Working At Heights skill
Take 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 …
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OptionalIssue Sales Invoices skill
Prepare the invoice of goods sold or services provided, containing individual prices, the total charge, and the terms. Complete order processing for orders received via telephone, fax and internet and …
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OptionalMaintain Professional Administration skill
File and organise professional administration documents comprehensively, keep customer records, fill in forms or log books and prepare documents about company-related matter.
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OptionalManage A Small-to-medium Business skill
Manage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.
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OptionalPerform Cleaning Activities In An Environmentally Friendly Way skill
Undertake all cleaning duties in a manner which minimises environmental damage, follow methods that lessen pollution and wastage of resources.
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OptionalPerform Cleaning Activities In An Outdoor Environment skill
Adapt 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 …
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OptionalSelect Hazard Control skill
Perform appropriate selection of hazard control measures and risk management
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OptionalCarry Out Pressure Washing Activities skill
Use high pressure equipment in order to clean areas, surfaces and materials.
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OptionalClean Building Facade skill
Perform cleaning activities of the main face of a building, using appropriate equipment, as required by the complexity and height of the building.
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OptionalClean Particular Areas Manually skill
Perform cleaning activities in specific areas by hand, when the surface is small or obstructed and the only means to clean such places is manually.
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OptionalClean Street Furniture skill
Perform cleaning activities of objects or equipment in the public domain, on streets or other public places, used for various purposes.
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OptionalManage Routine Waste skill
Treat routine waste carefully when performing cleaning activities and ensure that the waste collection and surrounding areas are maintained clean at all times.
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OptionalOperate Aerial Work Platforms skill
Tend mechanical devices that allow momentary access to high, usually inaccessible areas. Ensure your own safety and the safety of surrounding people.
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OptionalPerform Glazing Reconditioning skill
Recondition and replace glass materials and windows.
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OptionalRead Technical Datasheet skill
Read and understand the technical specifications describing the characteristics and functionality mode of a product, component or machine, usually provided by the manufacturer.
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OptionalSupervise The Work Of Cleaning Staff skill
Coordinate the work of staff in the cleaning areas by planning and monitoring the work of cleaning staff and giving feedback on their activity.
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