Public Health Pest Control Specialist

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan forgiveness programs

Premium-free health insurance

Public pension

Job summary

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Pest Control Services seeks an Exterminator to inspect properties, select effective treatments, and coordinate with supervisors to control pest infestations while protecting public health and the environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining licensure, using approved chemicals per label, and documenting work via mobile devices. A NYS DEC 7A certificate and valid driver license are required. Join a team dedicated to NYC public health.

Qualifications

• Valid driver license and clean DMV record.
• Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator (7A) certificate required.
• Physical stamina for fieldwork and exposure to chemicals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient typing for documenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Inspect areas to identify pests and determine extermination method.
• Properly bait sites using insecticides/rodenticides per label and safety data sheets.
• Manage daily route and prepare poisonous chemicals for each location.
• Prepare mobile reports on equipment usage and schedules.
• Assist other exterminators and supervisors in exterminations and related duties.
• Inspect demolition sites to confirm pre-demolition rodent control procedures.
• Use and maintain city-issued equipment, materials and clothing.
• Operate city vehicle safely and legally.
• Maintain pesticide applicator licensure and continuing education.

Skills

Driver's license

Pesticide applicator certification

Fieldwork stamina

Communication skills

Typing proficiency

Education

Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator (7A) certificate

Job description

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Pest Control Services seeks an Exterminator to inspect properties, select effective treatments, and coordinate with supervisors to control pest infestations while protecting public health and the environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining licensure, using approved chemicals per label, and documenting work via mobile devices. A NYS DEC 7A certificate and valid driver license are required. Join a team dedicated to NYC public health.