Group
Occupation
811933 Window Cleaner
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
811933 Window Cleaner
Cleans interior and exterior window surfaces.
Specialisation
- Rope Access Window Cleaner
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education
New Zealand
- Skill Level 5: NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education
Main tasks
- Inspects interior and exterior windows of residential, commercial, and high-rise buildings to determine the extent of cleaning required
- Removes dirt, dust, grime, and other stains from window surfaces using specialised cleaning solutions and tools
- Cleans window frames, sills, and tracks
- Removes and replaces screens for cleaning
- Uses ladders, scaffolding, ropes, or other equipment to access windows at different heights
- Ensures that all safety precautions are followed while working, including the use of chemicals and working at heights