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 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. Its staff of 1,000 covers areas including environmental investigations, lead poisoning, injury prevention, occupational health, food safety, child care, radiation control, 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 carries out pest-control work according to protocols and pesticide labels. The role includes documenting operations, advising the public on pesticide safety, inspecting demolition sites for pre-demolition rodent control, maintaining city-issued equipment and clothing, attending required trainings and meetings, and safely operating a city vehicle. 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 valid New York State driver license is required at appointment for certain positions and must be maintained throughout employment. The posting also describes additional experience requirements 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, and maintain it for the duration of the appointment.
- For appointment to certain positions, possess a valid New York State motor vehicle driver license at the time of appointment and maintain it for the duration of employment.
- For eligibility for Assignment Level II, have 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 eligibility for Assignment Level III, have 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.
Nice To Haves
- Highly organized.
- Ability to work well in teams.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Computer experience.
Responsibilities
- Inspect premises, investigate infestation complaints, and determine appropriate extermination methods.
- Apply bait according to protocol; use appropriate rodenticide dosages in strict accordance with product labels; and post signs or alerts where pesticides are applied in public areas.
- Maintain a schedule of bait applications according to 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
- Potential eligibility for federal or state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
- Premium-free health insurance plan; the posting states it saves employees over $10,000 annually, based on a 2024 assessment.
- Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s union or benefit fund.
- Public-sector defined-benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
- Tax-deferred savings program.
- Worksite Wellness Program.
- Depending on the position, the option 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
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
