chimney sweeper

If you burn wood, you probably know to have a certified chimney sweeper clean the chimney and inspect the fireplace annually.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 17, 2021

A chimney sweeper, called Colley, was the most active of the crew.

From Witch Stories by E. Lynn (Elizabeth Lynn) Linton

A beau highwayman and a miserable chimney sweeper were to be hanged together at Newgate for their respective deserts.

From The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. by Various

You have encountered a chimney sweeper, and of course you get some of the soot.

From Phineas Redux by Anthony Trollope

As often as the chimney is swept, the chimney sweeper removes this temporary wall or stone, which is very easily done, and when he has finished his work, he again puts it in its place.

From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Mary Eaton