Housing Extermination

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is seeking a Housing Exterminator to perform pest prevention, control and elimination across NYCHA developments. Under general supervision, responsibilities include inspecting premises, determining extermination methods, treating pests, following IPM guidelines, working solo or in teams, and maintaining equipment and records.

Applicants must hold a NYS DEC 7A certificate and a New York State Driver's License; NYCHA supports a diverse workforce and

Qualifications

• Valid Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator (7A) certificate issued by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) must be maintained for duration of employment.
• Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in New York State, maintained for duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect premises and investigate infestation complaints.
• Determine the appropriate extermination method to use.
• Treat and exclude pests from buildings and surrounding areas.
• Follow IPM guidelines per NYCHA Pest Control Standard Procedure.
• Work alone or in groups as assigned by supervisor.
• Clean and repair pest control equipment.
• Maintain records of exterminating operations.
• Conduct inventory of storage rooms when asked.

Skills

Pest control

Record keeping

Job description

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s largest public housing authority, with an operating budget of $3.3 billion and approximately 10,600 employees who manage and maintain 325 developments that house over 400,000 residents. NYCHA also operates the country’s largest Section 8 program, which provides rental assistance to over 200,000 additional families.

Pest Management administers and provide pest control services. Under general supervision, performs work in the prevention, control and elimination of insects, vermin and other pests from buildings and surrounding areas. Examples of tasks but not limited to the below:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Inspect premises and investigate complaints of infestation.
• Determine the appropriate method of extermination to be used.
• Treat and do exclusion of pests.
• Follow IPM guidelines as set out in NYCHA Pest Control Standard Procedure.
• Work alone or in groups, based on supervisors’ assignment.
• Clean and repair equipment.
• Keep records in handheld of exterminating operations performed.
• Do inventory of storage rooms when asked.

NOTE: The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) administered a civil service exam for the Construction Project Manager title on 01/27/25. Therefore, applicants (candidates) that did not take and pass the exam will potentially not be considered; likewise, applicants not reachable on the established civil service list will potentially be in jeopardy of being replaced with an eligible civil service candidate.

Additional Information

1. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

• NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A TEMPORARY OR PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 64 OR 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, THEN NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the link below: https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

HOUSING EXTERMINATOR (HA) - 90511

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 employment.

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.

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.

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