Exterminator, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services

City of New York•New York City, NY

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. The Exterminator inspects premises and worksites, carries out rodent-control and pesticide application procedures, maintains operational records, and provides safety guidance to the public. The role also involves using and maintaining city-issued equipment and clothing, attending required trainings and meetings, and safely operating a city vehicle as required. 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 motor vehicle driver license is required at appointment for certain positions and must be maintained during employment. Additional experience requirements apply for placement in Assignment Levels II and III.

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 appointment.
For certain positions, possess a valid New York State motor vehicle driver license at appointment and maintain it for the duration of employment.
For placement in Assignment Level II: in addition to the minimum requirements, 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 placement in Assignment Level III: in addition to the minimum requirements, 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, for a total of three years of 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 the appropriate extermination method.
Apply bait according to protocol and apply rodenticide at the appropriate dosage in accordance with product labels.
Post signs and alerts in public areas where pesticides have been applied.
Maintain a schedule of bait applications in accordance with protocols and label directions.
Record extermination operations using a computer and prepare reports.
Instruct the public about 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

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.

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