What skills does a steeplejack need?

A steeplejack needs 13 essential skills including climbing equipment, handle equipment while suspended, work ergonomically, work from suspended access cradle, spot other climbers. Core competencies include .

Will AI replace steeplejack jobs?

The AI disruption score for steeplejack is 18/100 (low risk). Some tasks may be automated but the role will evolve rather than disappear entirely.

Built EnvironmentBuilding and related trades workers, excluding electriciansISCO 7119

steeplejack

Steeplejacks are specialised heightworkers who safely scale the outside of buildings and structures to perform critical work.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (13)

climbing equipmentclimbing equipmentThe various pieces of equipment used for climbing and associated operations, such as ropes, connectors, helmets, ascenders, arresters, harness, pulleys and devices. Their operation, usage cases, advan...handle equipment while suspendedhandle equipment while suspendedSafely operate hand equipment while suspended on a rope. Take on a secure and stable position before starting the operation. After finishing, store the equipment safely, usually by attaching it to a b...work ergonomicallywork ergonomicallyApply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.work from suspended access cradlework from suspended access cradleWork safely from a suspended access cradle, also known as a swing stage, a cradle suspended from four ropes. Move the cradle around or coordinate with others who move it. Take care to keep the cradle ...spot other climbersspot other climbersAttend to another climber's safety and climbing progress. Belay them, shortening the amount of rope between them and the next anchor or giving slack if the climber needs to perform a manoeuvre. Commun...work in a construction teamwork in a construction teamWork as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible ma...inspect construction suppliesinspect construction suppliesCheck construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.follow health and safety procedures in constructionfollow health and safety procedures in constructionApply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.build scaffoldingbuild scaffoldingAssemble temporary scaffolding structures for construction, maintenance or event-related purposes. Set vertical standards on the base plate of the scaffolding structure. Ensure the scaffolding structu...inspect climbing equipmentinspect climbing equipmentCheck climbing equipment, keeping track of the usage history of the product, making sure the product is certified, verifying the presence of all parts and detecting signs of corrosion or chemical dama...construct working platformconstruct working platformAttach working platforms which approach or touch the structure to be worked on when the structural elements of the scaffolding structure have been completed. Place decks on the platform and remove the...use safety equipment in constructionuse safety equipment in constructionUse elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident do...follow safety procedures when working at heightsfollow safety procedures when working at heightsTake necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures...

Optional (19)

risk assessment for window cleaningrisk assessment for window cleaningRisk assessment process that takes into consideration all the risk factors, monitoring of control measures and recording assessments related to working in the window cleaning field.clean building facadeclean building facadePerform cleaning activities of the main face of a building, using appropriate equipment, as required by the complexity and height of the building.lay brickslay bricksLay bricks in the specified pattern and apply a layer of mortar to create walls. Make sure every course of bricks is level and flush.inspect masonry workinspect masonry workInspect finished masonry work. Check if the work is straight and level, if each brick is of adequate quality, and if the joints are full and well finished.prune hedges and treesprune hedges and treesCut and prune trees and hedges in ornemental forms, considering botanical and esthetical aspects.inspect wind turbinesinspect wind turbinesPerform routine inspections on wind turbines by climbing the turbines and carefully inspecting all parts to identify any problems, and to assess whether repairs have to be arranged.inspect concrete structuresinspect concrete structuresVisually inspect a concrete structure to see if it is structurally sound. Check for different types of cracks, such as those due to reinforcement corrosion, impact damage or high water content.install insulation materialinstall insulation materialPlace insulation material, often shaped into rolls, in order to insulate a structure from thermical or acoustic influences and to prevent fire. Attach the material using face staples, inset staples, o...inspect insulationinspect insulationInspect the quality of the insulation of a structure. Inspect the insulation visually to detect any mistakes or defects. Analyse infrared imagery to see any cold bridges, air gaps, or insulation malfu...inspect paintworkinspect paintworkInspect a painted surface, either one recently painted or an old layer. Watch for dents, cracks, flaking, air bubbles, mould and other issues.keep personal administrationkeep personal administrationFile and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.perform search and rescue missionsperform search and rescue missionsAssist in fighting natural and civic disasters, such as forest fires, floods and road accidents. Conduct search-and-rescue missions.set windowset windowPlace a window in a prepared position such as a wall or floor, in case of full height glass. Use measurement tools to ascertain that the window is straight and plumb.keep records of work progresskeep records of work progressMaintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.clean glass surfacesclean glass surfacesUse cleaning products to clean any surface covered by glass.blast surfaceblast surfaceBlast a surface with sand, metal shot, dry ice or other blasting material to remove impurities or rough up a smooth surface.inspect scaffoldinginspect scaffoldingAfter the scaffolding structure has been completed, inspect it for compliance with safety standards, weight bearing properties, tensile strength, resistance to wind, any other outside influences and e...set up temporary construction site infrastructureset up temporary construction site infrastructureSet up a variety of temporary infrastructure used on building sites. Put up fences and signs. Set up any construction trailers and make sure that these are connected to electricity lines and water sup...inspect roofsinspect roofsInspect the condition of an existing roof. Check the state of the weight-bearing structure, roof covering, insulation, and accessibility. Take into account the intended purpose of the roof, including ...