9231- WINDOW CLEANERS

Job Title: 

WINDOW CLEANERS

Alternate Titles: 

Window cleaner,Window cleaning contractor

Job Description: 

Window cleaners wash and polish windows and other glass fittings.

Education: 

No academic qualifications are required. On-the-job training may be available in larger firms. NVQs/SVQs in Cleaning: Windows, Glass andfacade Surfaces at Level 2 are available.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 4
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 9.1
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • secures ladders and other equipment to gain safe access to glass;
  • selects appropriate cleaning or polishing implement;
  • washes and polishes glass with brushes, cloths, sponges, water and solvents.
International Careers(ISCO): 
Similar O*NET Careers (USA) : 
Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK