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-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. Its work spans areas including environmental investigations, lead poisoning, food safety, water and air quality, vector control, veterinary public health, and pest control.

The Exterminator inspects premises and investigates infestation complaints, determines appropriate extermination methods, applies baits and rodenticides according to protocols and product labels, and maintains records of extermination operations. The role also includes advising the public about pesticide safety, inspecting demolition sites for pre-demolition rodent control, maintaining and using City-issued equipment, attending required trainings and meetings, and safely operating a City vehicle.

The position requires 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 appointment to certain positions and must be maintained throughout employment. The posting also describes additional experience requirements for eligibility for Assignment Levels II and III.

City employees are offered a premium-free health insurance plan, a public-sector defined-benefit pension plan, a tax-deferred savings program, and a Worksite Wellness Program. Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s associated union or benefit fund. Depending on the position, employees may be able to work from home up to two days per week.

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 for the duration of the appointment.
• For appointment to certain positions, possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in New York State and maintain it for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Highly organized.
• Able to work well in teams.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer experience is a plus.
• For Assignment Level II eligibility: in addition to the 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 the 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 a total of three years.

Responsibilities

• Inspect premises, investigate infestation complaints, and determine the appropriate extermination method.
• Apply bait according to protocol and use rodenticide at appropriate dosages in accordance with product labels.
• Post signs and alerts where pesticides have been applied in public areas.
• Maintain a schedule for bait application according to protocols and label directions.
• Record extermination operations using a computer 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; the posting states this saves employees over $10,000 annually, based on a 2024 assessment.
• Public-sector defined-benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
• Depending on the position, the work-from-home policy may allow up to two days per week from home.
• Job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

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