Exterminator

DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Coverage

Pension

Professional Development

Discounts at attractions and free gym

Job summary

DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION in Brooklyn seeks an Exterminator to prevent and control pests in parks and facilities. You will inspect areas, select appropriate insecticides and traps, and document weekly activities.

Responsibilities include reporting on operations, possibly driving a vehicle, and meeting NYS pesticide certification requirements. The position emphasizes flexible hours and strong safety standards.

Qualifications

• Able to work flexible hours, nights and weekends as needed.
• Strong customer service, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, control and eliminate insects, vermin and pests from buildings and surrounding areas.
• Inspect parks, playgrounds and facilities for pest infestations.
• Select and use effective pesticides, rodenticides, baits and traps for extermination.
• Prepare weekly reports on equipment usage, work schedules and operations.
• May drive a motor vehicle.

Skills

Flexible hours

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Commercial Pesticide Applicator license (7A)

Driver's license (New York)

Job description

NYC Parks helps bring together people from all over our great city. From the iconic Central Park to neighborhood playgrounds, we own and operate some of the most exemplary green spaces in the world. At NYC Parks, our mission is to plan resilient and sustainable parks, public spaces, and recreational amenities, build a park system for the present and future generations, and care for parks and public spaces. NYC Parks offers innovation, leadership, the satisfaction of public service and a place to grow and develop your career. Full-time employees are also eligible for a wide variety of City benefits and perks.

Benefits

• Health Care Coverage - We offer a wide variety of health care plans to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Pension - Upon retirement, qualified members of the City’s generous pension program receive a guaranteed salary and health benefits for the rest of their lives.
• Professional Development - We offer numerous training programs, leadership development opportunities, and career coaching services, while encouraging employees to attend approved off‑site trainings and seminars.
• Perks - Our employees are eligible for discounts on some of the top attractions in the city, and all employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

Major Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, perform work in the prevention, control and elimination of insects, vermin and other pests from buildings and surrounding areas.
• Inspect parks, playgrounds and park facilities for area of pest infestations.
• Select, prepare and use the most effective insecticides, rodenticides, baits and traps for exterminating pests as required.
• Prepare weekly reports, including records of equipment usage, work schedules and exterminating operations performed.
• May drive a motor vehicle.

Work Location: Brooklyn

Additional Info: Appointees to this position will receive an assignment differential of $1,051 in addition to their base salary.

EXTERMINATOR - 90510

Minimum Qualifications

A valid certificate as a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator for Industrial, Institutional, structural and Rodent Control (7A) issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This certificate must be maintained for the duration of appointment.

License Requirement

For appointment to certain positions, at the time of appointment eligibles must possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

SPECIAL NOTE:

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, two years of full-time satisfactory practical experience in the preparation and use of insecticides, rodenticides, baits, traps, and related chemicals/equipment for the extermination of insects, vermin and other pests.

SPECIAL NOTE:

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, two years of full-time satisfactory practical experience in the preparation and use of insecticides, rodenticides, baits, traps, and related chemicals/equipment for the extermination of insects, vermin and other pests and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in a supervisory capacity for a total of three years experience.

Preferred Skills

Preference will be given to applicants who are permanent Exterminators or applicants who take the Exterminator Civil Service Examination (Exam No. 7034). The tentative filing period will begin September 02, 2026 and end on September 22, 2026. For details, visit www.nyc.gov/dcas and click on "Exam Schedules".

• Ability to work flexible hours, nights and weekends as needed.
• Strong customer service, organizational and communication skills.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hiring for all other candidates.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.