Exterminator, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The NYC 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. Pest Control Services works to improve public health by reducing New York City’s rat population, coordinating with other city agencies, improving environmental conditions in affected neighborhoods, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Under general supervision, the Exterminator prevents, controls, and eliminates insects, vermin, and other pests from buildings and surrounding areas, including parks. The work includes inspecting properties, identifying pests, and developing treatment plans that address infestations while protecting non-target organisms and the environment. The Exterminator also provides preventive advice, such as recommending sanitation practices, sealing entry points, and modifying habitats.

The position is open to permanent candidates and to candidates on the list of people who passed Exterminator Exam No. 7034 during the filing period from September 2, 2026, to September 22, 2026. Appointment requires a valid New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator certificate for Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Rodent Control (Category 7A), which must be maintained throughout employment. A New York State driver license is required for appointment to certain positions and must be maintained during employment.

Requirements

• Valid NYSDEC Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator certificate for Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Rodent Control (Category 7A), maintained for the duration of appointment.
• For appointment to certain positions, a valid New York State motor vehicle driver license, maintained for the duration of employment.
• For Assignment Level II placement: 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 placement: two years of full-time satisfactory practical extermination experience as described for Assignment Level II, plus one year of full-time satisfactory supervisory experience, for three years of total experience.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver’s license with a good DMV record.
• Valid NYSDEC Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator certificate for Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Rodent Control (Category 7A).
• Physical ability to perform fieldwork, including standing for long periods, bending, and lifting and carrying chemicals and equipment across varied terrain and in varied weather conditions.
• Strong written and oral interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to manage high-stress interactions with tact and courtesy.
• Typing proficiency for documenting findings in formal reports.
• Flexibility, adaptability, customer focus, self-motivation, and commitment to high standards of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Inspect assigned areas to identify pests and entry points and determine the appropriate extermination method.
• Bait sites according to protocol, using appropriate insecticides, rodenticides, baits, traps, and related chemicals and equipment while following label directions and safety data sheets.
• Manage a daily route of assignments efficiently and customize the selection and preparation of poisonous insecticides, rodenticides, and related chemicals for each location.
• Prepare required reports using a mobile device, including records of equipment usage, work schedules, and exterminating operations performed.
• Assist other exterminators and supervisors with exterminations and related duties, including rodent exclusion and stoppage work when required.
• Inspect demolition sites to confirm that adequate pre-demolition rodent control procedures were performed.
• Properly use and maintain applicable city-issued equipment, materials, and clothing.
• Operate a city vehicle safely and in accordance with state laws.
• Maintain pesticide applicator licensure, complete required continuing education, and submit renewal applications on time.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or state student 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.

What This Job Offers

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