Exterminator, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services
About The Position
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Division of Environmental Health seeks an Exterminator L-II for its Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services. The Division works to prevent and control illness and injury associated with environmental and occupational health risks through outreach, education, surveillance, and enforcement. The Exterminator inspects premises, investigates infestation complaints, and determines appropriate extermination or pest-prevention methods. The role includes supervising and assisting extermination work, coordinating follow-up treatment, maintaining equipment and records, and supporting the safe handling and storage of supplies and pesticides. The position requires a valid New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator certificate for Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Rodent Control (7A), which must be maintained throughout the appointment. A New York State motor vehicle driver license is required for certain positions and, when required, must be maintained throughout employment. Placement in Assignment Level II additionally requires two years of full-time satisfactory practical experience in preparing and using pesticides, baits, traps, and related equipment for pest extermination.
Requirements
- Valid New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator certificate for Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Rodent Control (7A); must be maintained for the duration of appointment.
- For Assignment Level II placement, two years of full-time satisfactory practical experience preparing and using insecticides, rodenticides, baits, traps, and related chemicals or equipment to exterminate insects, vermin, and other pests.
- A valid New York State motor vehicle driver license is required for appointment to certain positions and must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Highly organized.
- Ability to work well in teams.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Computer experience.
Responsibilities
- Inspect premises and investigate complaints of infestation.
- Determine appropriate extermination or pest-prevention methods, including stoppage efforts and refuse management.
- Supervise or properly bait areas according to protocol; perform stoppage duties using a Borrow Rx Machine when required.
- Assign work to exterminators preparing and using traps, rodenticides, stoppage equipment, and related materials.
- Supervise and assist with cleaning and repairing equipment.
- Assist with ordering necessary supplies and equipment and ensure the safe storage and cautious use of poisons.
- Supervise preparation of substances used in exterminating operations.
- Recommend improvements to extermination methods.
- Maintain records of exterminating operations and prepare reports.
- Coordinate follow-up with a DOHMH exterminator when treatment or stoppage is necessary.
Benefits
- Potential eligibility for federal or state student loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
- Premium-free health insurance plan.
- Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
- Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
- Tax-deferred savings program.
- Worksite Wellness Program.
- Depending on the position, the ability to work from home up to two days during the week.
- Job security compared with private-sector employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
