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
prepare surface for painting
types of paint
work ergonomically
inspect paintwork
follow safety procedures when working at heights
snap chalk line
use safety equipment in construction
dispose of hazardous waste
interpret 3D plans
inspect construction supplies
interpret 2D plans
dispose of non-hazardous waste
follow health and safety procedures in construction
use measurement instruments
protect surfaces during construction work
clean painting equipment
remove paint
paint surfaces
transport construction supplies
work safely with chemicals
sand between coats
Optional & specialised skills
paint with a paint gun
recognise signs of corrosion
process incoming construction supplies
calculate needs for construction supplies
operate rust proofing spray gun
monitor stock level
use sander
keep records of work progress
build scaffolding
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
work in a construction team
order construction supplies
advise on construction materials
maintain equipment
maintain work area cleanliness
mix paint
install construction profiles
answer requests for quotation
keep personal administration
blast surface
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.