chimney sweep (EN)
ISCO 7133 · v1.2.1
Chimney sweeps undertake cleaning activities of chimneys for all types of buildings. They remove ash and soot and perform maintenance on a regular basis, following health and safety regulations. Chimney sweeps may perform safety inspections and minor repairs.
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Source aliases (EN)
- chimney-sweeping technician
- chimney-sweeping engineer
- sweeper
- smoke-stack sweeper
- flue sweeper
- funnel sweeper
- lump sweeper
- chimney sweeper
Skills and knowledge
Essential (EN) · 18
- check chimney's conditions
- use personal protection equipment
- ventilation systems
- dispose soot from the sweeping process
- fire safety regulations
- advise on hazards of heating systems
- personal protective equipment
- protect surrounding area during chimney sweeping process
- maintain customer service
- report chimney defects
- examine ventilation system
- domestic heating systems
- clean ventilation system
- work in inclement conditions
- enforce safety procedures when working at heights
- carry out chimney pressure testing
- use chimney sweeping equipment
- clean chimney
Optional (EN) · 14
- work in outdoor conditions
- work ergonomically
- create chimney inspection reports
- energy
- maintain relationship with customers
- drive vehicles
- manage a small-to-medium business
- comply with schedule
- roofing techniques
- advise on heating systems energy efficiency
- keep personal administration
- provide customer follow-up services
- tend asbestos blower
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
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