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 an Exterminator L-II 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. Its work covers a range of areas, including environmental investigations, lead poisoning, occupational health, 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 or prevention methods, and carries out or supervises pest-control work. The role includes using traps, rodenticides, stoppage equipment, and other related materials; ensuring equipment and supplies are handled safely; maintaining records; and coordinating follow-up treatment with DOHMH exterminators.

Requirements

• Hold a valid New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator certificate for Industrial, Institutional, Structural, and Rodent Control (7A), and maintain it throughout the appointment.
• For placement in Assignment Level II, have at least 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 appointment to certain positions, possess a New York State-valid Motor Vehicle Driver License at the time of 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.

Responsibilities

• Inspect premises and investigate complaints of infestation.
• Determine appropriate extermination and pest-prevention methods, including stoppage efforts and refuse management.
• Supervise and/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 safe storage and cautious use of poisons.
• Supervise preparation of substances used in exterminating.
• Recommend improvements to exterminating methods.
• Keep records of exterminating operations and prepare reports.
• Coordinate follow-up with DOHMH exterminators when treatment or stoppage is necessary.

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 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 compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

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