Exterminator, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services

City of New York • New York, NY

3d • $48,154 - $50,000

About The Position

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Division of Environmental Health seeks an Exterminator for the Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services. The Division works to prevent and control illness and injury associated with environmental and occupational health risks through outreach, education, surveillance, and enforcement. The Exterminator inspects premises and investigates infestation complaints, determines appropriate extermination methods, and carries out rodent and pest control procedures in accordance with protocols and pesticide label directions. The role also involves maintaining records, educating the public about pesticide safety, inspecting demolition worksites, maintaining city-issued equipment, attending required trainings and meetings, and safely operating a city vehicle.

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 appointment to certain positions, possess a valid New York State motor vehicle driver license at the time of appointment and maintain it throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well in teams.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect premises, investigate infestation complaints, and determine the appropriate extermination method.
• Bait areas according to established protocols.
• Apply rodenticide at the appropriate dosage 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.
• Record extermination operations using a computer and prepare reports.
• Instruct the public on safety and precautions before and after pesticide application.
• 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 depending 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