Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
construction painter
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
work ergonomically
interpret 2D plans
clean painting equipment
interpret 3D plans
inspect construction supplies
protect surfaces during construction work
remove paint
types of paint
work safely with chemicals
use measurement instruments
prepare surface for painting
paint surfaces
sand between coats
dispose of non-hazardous waste
transport construction supplies
follow safety procedures when working at heights
dispose of hazardous waste
use safety equipment in construction
follow health and safety procedures in construction
snap chalk line
inspect paintwork
Optional & specialised skills
build scaffolding
recognise signs of corrosion
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
mix paint
blast surface
operate rust proofing spray gun
use sander
paint with a paint gun
keep personal administration
maintain work area cleanliness
monitor stock level
process incoming construction supplies
advise on construction materials
work in a construction team
calculate needs for construction supplies
keep records of work progress
maintain equipment
answer requests for quotation
install construction profiles
order construction supplies
Other matches: construction painting supervisor · road marker · porcelain painter · ceramic painter · scenic painter
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.