Exterminator, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Division of Environmental Health seeks two Exterminators L-I for the 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.

The Exterminator inspects premises and investigates infestation complaints, determines appropriate extermination methods, applies rodenticide and other pest-control measures according to protocols and product labels, and records extermination operations. The role also includes advising the public on pesticide safety, inspecting demolition worksites for adequate pre-demolition rodent control, maintaining city-issued equipment and clothing, attending required training and meetings, and safely operating a city vehicle.

Requirements

• Valid New York State Department of Environmental Conservation certificate as a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator for Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Rodent Control (7A), maintained for the duration of appointment.
• For appointment to certain positions, a valid New York State motor vehicle driver license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Highly organized, with the ability to work well in teams.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect premises, investigate complaints of infestation, and determine the appropriate extermination method.
• Bait areas according to protocol.
• Apply appropriate rodenticide dosages according to product labels and post signs and alerts where pesticides have been applied in public areas.
• Maintain a schedule for bait applications in accordance with protocols and label directions.
• Keep computer records of exterminating operations and prepare reports.
• Instruct the public on safety precautions before and after pesticide applications.
• 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 trainings and meetings.
• Operate a city vehicle safely and in accordance with New York State laws.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based 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 possibility of working from home up to two days during the week.
• Job security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed