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name: train-cleaner
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'train cleaner' (also: train day cleaner, train and station cleaner, train depot cleaner, train night cleaner, train cleaning team member, train cleaning crew member). Use when the user asks for typical train cleaner work such as: Inspect parts, equipment, or vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.; Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, or hoses.; Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or other compounds, according to formulas."
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# Train Cleaner

Train cleaners keep the interiors of trains tidy and clean. They clean out the bins in the different compartments, and perform other cleaning activities such as hoovering, mopping and deep cleaning.

## Core workflow

1. Inspect parts, equipment, or vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.
2. Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, or hoses.
3. Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or other compounds, according to formulas.
4. Press buttons to activate cleaning equipment or machines.
5. Clean and polish vehicle windows.
6. Rinse objects and place them on drying racks or use cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces.
7. Drive vehicles to or from workshops or customers' workplaces or homes.
8. Turn valves or handles on equipment to regulate pressure or flow of water, air, steam, or abrasives from sprayer nozzles.

## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- carry out pressure washing activities
- clean equipment
- clean glass surfaces
- clean public areas
- clean train interiors
- cleaning techniques
- follow organisational guidelines in the cleaning industry
- maintain cleaning equipment
- maintain inventory of cleaning supplies
- manage routine waste
- operate floor cleaning equipment
- perform cleaning duties
- personal protective equipment
- train cleaning procedures
- work in shifts

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Windows

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/cb932c74-c13b-47e9-9a85-318bd8eb2f96), O*NET 30.3 (53-7061.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*