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-I for its Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services. The Division works to prevent and control illness and injury related to environmental and occupational health risks through outreach, education, surveillance, and enforcement. It has approximately 1,000 staff and covers areas including environmental investigations, lead poisoning, food safety, water and air quality, climate health, vector control, veterinary public health, and pest control. The Exterminator inspects premises and investigates infestation complaints, determines appropriate extermination methods, and performs rodent-control and pesticide-application work according to protocols and product labels. The role also includes maintaining records, advising the public on pesticide safety, inspecting demolition worksites, attending required training and meetings, and safely operating a city vehicle. Applicants must hold a 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 valid New York State motor vehicle driver license is required for certain positions and must be maintained during employment. Additional practical and supervisory experience is specified for eligibility for Assignment Levels II and III.
Requirements
- Hold a valid Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator certificate for Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Rodent Control (7A), issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; the certificate must be maintained throughout the appointment.
- For certain positions, possess a valid New York State motor vehicle driver license at appointment and maintain it throughout employment.
Nice To Haves
- Highly organized and able to work well in teams.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Computer experience is a plus.
- For Assignment Level II eligibility: in addition to minimum requirements, 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.
- For Assignment Level III eligibility: in addition to minimum requirements, 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, plus one year of full-time satisfactory supervisory experience, for three years of total experience.
Responsibilities
- Inspect premises and investigate infestation complaints, determining the appropriate extermination method.
- Apply bait according to protocol.
- Apply rodenticide at appropriate dosages in accordance with product labels, and post signs and alerts where pesticides have been applied in public areas.
- Maintain a schedule for bait applications in accordance with protocol and label directions.
- Record extermination operations using a computer and prepare reports.
- Instruct the public on safety precautions before and after pesticide application.
- Inspect demolition worksites to confirm that adequate pre-demolition rodent-control procedures have been performed.
- Properly use and maintain applicable city-issued equipment, materials, and clothing.
- Attend required training and meetings.
- Operate a city vehicle safely and in accordance with New York State laws.
Benefits
- Potential eligibility for federal or state 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 with monthly retirement payments.
- Tax-deferred savings program.
- Worksite Wellness Program.
- Depending on the position, the possibility of working 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
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
