Public Health Pest Exterminator

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Public pension

Work From Home policy

Wellness program

Job summary

The City of New York’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Division of Environmental Health, seeks an Exterminator L-I for the Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services. The role focuses on inspecting premises, selecting extermination methods, applying rodenticides, and maintaining detailed records.

A valid NY pesticide applicator certificate is required, plus driving license eligibility. Eligible candidates may participate in the 55-a program; city benefits include health insurance

Qualifications

• Candidate should be highly organized with the ability to work well in teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience using computers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect premises and investigate infestation complaints and determine the appropriate extermination method.
• Properly bait areas according to protocol and apply rodenticides as directed.
• Maintain an extermination schedule and keep records of operations; report findings.
• Instruct the public on safety precautions before/after pesticide application; inspect worksites for pre-demolition rodent control.
• Operate city-provided equipment and drive city vehicle safely; attend trainings.

Skills

Highly organized

Team player

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Computers

Job description

The City of New York’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Division of Environmental Health, seeks an Exterminator L-I for the Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services. The role focuses on inspecting premises, selecting extermination methods, applying rodenticides, and maintaining detailed records.

A valid NY pesticide applicator certificate is required, plus driving license eligibility. Eligible candidates may participate in the 55-a program; city benefits include health insurance