Public Health Exterminator - NYC Pest Control Field Ops

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Tax-deferred savings program

Wellness program

Job summary

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking an Exterminator L-I for the Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services. Duties include inspecting infestations, applying approved baits, and maintaining records using mobile devices.

Strong pest control background and a valid NYS pesticide applicator certificate are required. The role offers city benefits and requires a valid NY driver license, with potential for on-site work and occasional home-friendly policies.

Qualifications

• Possess NYS DEC 7A pesticide applicator certificate.
• Have a valid NY driver license.
• Two years of pest control experience; three years for higher level assignments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect infestation areas to determine extermination method.
• Properly bait sites with approved insecticides/rodenticides per protocol.
• Manage daily routes and prepare pest control chemicals safely.
• Prepare reports via mobile device on equipment usage and schedules.
• Assist others in exterminations and rodent exclusion work as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Pesticide know-how

Interpersonal communication

Typing speed

Education

NYS DEC 7A pesticide applicator certificate

Job description

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking an Exterminator L-I for the Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services. Duties include inspecting infestations, applying approved baits, and maintaining records using mobile devices.

Strong pest control background and a valid NYS pesticide applicator certificate are required. The role offers city benefits and requires a valid NY driver license, with potential for on-site work and occasional home-friendly policies.