Directory of Semiskilled Trades

Sector : 07 - Buildings and Public Works Info

8836 Exterior Siding Cleaner

The competency has been added.
M836
Field of application The person works for a company specialized in the cleaning of exterior sidings in residential, commercial, institutional or industrial sectors. The person could also work for the municipality. The person generally works with a team.
Other job titles No other job titles.
Information specific to the trade Section 263.1 of the Act respecting occupational health and safety stipulates that “every worker operating an aerial basket lifting device must undergo training in compliance with articles 10.11 to 10.11.3 of CSA Standard C225-00 Vehicle-Mounted Aerial Devices.”

833601 - Prepare for the work day 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of environmental laws and regulations
  • Observance of WHMIS rules
  • Proper preparation of the equipment
  • Good organizational skills

Tasks

  • Receive instructions pertaining to the contracts in question.
  • Know the work schedule.
  • Ensure that the required material is at hand: check the state of the pressure device and all other cleaning equipment, replace any parts that need replacing, etc.
  • Ensure that the required cleaning products (ordinary or ecological) are at hand.
  • Make sure that the personal protection equipment is in working order.
  • Check the placement of the product data sheets and make sure these are up to date.
  • Place the material and products in the vehicle.
  • Fill the water tank.
  • Verify the accuracy of the clients’ contact information (individual or company name, address and telephone number).
  • Use a road map or a GPS device.

833602 - Provide customer service 2

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Relevant, accurate and clear information provided
  • Presentation of positive image of the business
  • Courteous service
  • Concern for client satisfaction.
  • Punctuality

Tasks

  • Introduce himself/herself to the owner or representative of the home or establishment immediately upon arrival.
  • Greet the client and confirm the nature and extent of the work to be done.
  • Answer any questions about the steps involved and the amount of time the work will take.
  • Ask for permission to move any objects cluttering the work site.
  • If there are any problems, advise the person in charge.

833603 - Ensure personal safety and site security 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of WHMIS rules
  • Constant concern for his/her own safety and that of others
  • Concern for the integrity of others’ property
  • Clear communication
  • Courtesy
  • Vigilance

Tasks

  • Check the vehicle's safety devices.
  • Use traffic cones to create a safety perimeter on the street and sidewalk.
  • Remove any potentially harmful objects from the work area.
  • Monitor the work area and ask any unauthorized persons who may be there to leave.
  • Control the traffic, if necessary. Optional task or competency
  • Set up tarpaulins or other coverings to protect the entrance, lawn, flowerbeds, walkways, etc.
  • Put up a ladder.

700 - Operate a lift platform Optional task or competency 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of the maximum capacity of the equipment
  • Observance of the procedures for starting and shutting down the equipment
  • Proper application of the work techniques
  • Proper interpretation of the signals of the person in charge of the work
  • Safe use of equipment

Tasks

  • Ensure that the weather is conducive to operating the lift equipment.
  • Inspect the lift equipment (control systems, structural components, etc.).
  • Ensure that the lift equipment is properly anchored.
  • Make sure that the work environment is free of obstacles (electrical wires, overhead obstructions, etc.).
  • Use the safety harness or any other retaining device.
  • Turn on the lift equipment.
  • Raise and lower the lift platform.
  • Turn off the lift equipment.
  • Identify any problems and notify the person in charge.

833604 - Clean siding made of various materials (brick, stone, concrete, wood, metal, etc.) 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of environmental laws and regulations
  • Observance of WHMIS rules
  • Observance of the company’s quality control standards
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper use of cleaning equipment
  • Careful attention to sidings
  • Proper procedures for eliminating dirt, smoke, graffiti, etc.

Tasks

  • Take the cleaning equipment out of the vehicle.
  • Prepare the equipment: install the nozzle, install and connect the hoses, carry out the required checks, etc.
  • Prepare the cleaning products.
  • Put on the personal protection equipment (cleaning outfit, steel-toe boots, safety helmet and glasses, gloves, etc.).
  • Start the cleaning equipment.
  • Conduct a test.
  • Spray the cleaning product on the external siding.
  • If necessary, scrub the siding.
  • Notice the effect of the product.
  • Rinse the siding.
  • Turn off the equipment.
  • Check the quality of his/her work and make any needed corrections.
  • Identify any problems that arise and notify the person in charge.

833605 - Clean and tidy up the premises 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of environmental laws and regulations
  • Cleanliness of work area

Tasks

  • Collect the tools, small equipment and traffic cones and place them in the vehicle.
  • Salvage any reusable or recyclable materials and products.
  • Take down and fold the tarpaulins or protective canvas.
  • Wash the sidewalk and the adjacent street area.
  • Clean his/her individual protection equipment
  • Check the water level in the tank.
  • Carry out a visual inspection to make sure that no equipment or materials have been left on the site.
  • When the inventory is low, notify the person in charge.

720 - Take action in an emergency situation Optional task or competency 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • staying within the limits of the occupation
  • Compliance with the institution's emergency protocol
  • Proper use of the material in the first-aid kit
  • Self-control
  • Promptness

Tasks

  • Recognize that the situation is an emergency.
  • Notify the person in charge or call the emergency number (310-4141 or 911).
  • Apply the prescribed measures.
  • Reassure the person and stay with them until help arrives.
  • Intervene while being mindful of your own safety.
  • Write an event report.
Info Optional competency or task. Competencies or tasks marked with this symbol are not required in all workplaces. They could be included in a student’s training plan if the practicum setting offers the opportunity for the student to apply them.