Exterminator, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Public sector pension plan

Tax-deferred savings program

Worksite Wellness Program

Work From Home 2 days/week

Job security

Job summary

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is hiring an Exterminator for the Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services. This full-time position requires a valid driver's license and NYSDEC 7A pesticide applicator certification, with responsibilities including inspection, baiting, and reporting using mobile devices.

Employees receive city benefits such as health insurance, pension, and potential work-from-home days depending on the role, with strict adherence to safety and

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license with a good DMV record.
• A valid Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator for Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Rodent Control (7A) certificate issued by NYSDEC.
• Physically able to perform fieldwork (standing, bending, lifting, carrying chemicals/equipment).
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Proficient at typing for documenting findings in reports.
• Flexible, adaptable, customer-focused and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Inspect assigned areas of infestation to determine eradicating method.
• Properly bait sites using insecticides/rodenticides and related equipment following label directions.
• Manage daily route, customize selection of chemicals for each location.
• Prepare mobile-logged reports on equipment use and schedules.
• Assist others in exterminations and related duties including rodent exclusion.
• Inspect demolition sites to confirm pre-demolition rodent control procedures.
• Use and maintain city-issued equipment, materials, and clothing.
• Operate city vehicle safely in compliance with laws.
• Maintain pesticide applicator licensure and continuing education.

Job description

Exterminator, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services

• Full-time
• Agency: DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
• Job Category: Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
• Salary Band: $50,000 to $60,000
• Compensation: USD 48,154 - USD 55,742

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Division of Environmental Health works to prevent and control illness and injury related to environmental and occupational health risks through outreach, education, surveillance, and enforcement. With staff of 1,000, the Division covers a broad range of subject matter, including oversight of environmental investigations, lead poisoning, injury prevention, occupational health, food safety, childcare, radiation control, recreational and drinking water quality, air quality, climate health, vector control, veterinary public health and pest control. Pest Control Services works to improve the public health of New York City by reducing the rat population. The program coordinates with other city agencies, improves environmental conditions in impacted neighborhoods, and assures compliance with pertinent laws, rules and regulations governing these areas of activity relative to rat infestations.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Inspect assigned areas of infestation to determine the appropriate method of extermination to be used.
• Properly bait sites according to protocol using the most effective insecticides, rodenticides, baits, traps, and related chemicals/ equipment required, while strictly following label directions and safety data sheets.
• Manage a daily route of assignments efficiently, and customize selection and preparation of poisonous insecticides, rodenticides, and related chemicals used at each location.
• Prepares reports as required using a mobile device, including records of equipment usage, work schedules, and exterminating operations performed.
• Assist and help other exterminators and supervisors in performing exterminations and other related duties, including perform 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 appropriate and applicable city-issued equipment, materials and clothing
• Operates city vehicle safely and in accordance with State laws.
• Maintain pesticide applicator licensure, independently completing required continuing education training, and submitting renewal applications on time.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• A valid driver's license with a good DMV record.
• A valid certificate as a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator for Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Rodent Control (Category 7A) issued by NYSDEC.
• Physically able to perform fieldwork, including standing for long periods of time, bending, lifting, carrying related chemicals and equipment in various terrains and weather conditions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral, as well as the ability to manage high-stress interactions with tact and courtesy.
• Proficiency in typing for documenting findings in formal reports.
• Be flexible, adaptable, customer-focused, and self-motivated with a commitment to high standards of excellence.

Why you should work for us?

Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)

Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• tax-deferred savings program and
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.

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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.

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.

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