Rodent Control Inspector

The-City-of-Hartfor; South Windsor (CT); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health and life insurance

Retirement options

Paid leave

Zusammenfassung

The City of Hartford is seeking a Public Health Sanitation Worker to support the Health and Human Services Department’s sanitation and rodent control program. You will inspect facilities, bait and trap, and help enforce public health laws in assigned areas.

Open to applicants who meet basic education and experience requirements; a CT driver’s license is required. The role includes union consideration, 40 hours per week, and a probation period. Benefits are offered.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent is required and one year of related experience.
• Must possess a valid State of Connecticut driver's license.
• State pesticide supervisory certification in category 7D preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist in sanitation and rodent control program by inspecting, baiting, trapping and gassing rodent burrows.
• Inspect waste collection facilities for compliance with Public Health laws.
• Investigate problems of litter and report on violations.
• Discuss and review waste storage methods with citizens.
• Prepare simple reports and maintain records.

Kenntnisse

Operate rodent control equipment

Write simple reports

Follow oral and written instructions

Establish relationships with property/

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pesticide category 7D (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Vacancy is in the Health and Human Services Department. Under supervision, assists in the city-wide sanitation and rodent control program by inspecting, baiting, trapping and gassing rodent burrows. Inspects all waste collection facilities, in an assigned area to determine that such facilities conform to all applicable Public Health laws, statutes and ordinances. Investigates problems of yard and street litter. Assists in the maintenance of commercially and privately-owned waste collection facilities. Investigates and reports on complaints of tenants and landlords concerning violations of Public Health laws, statutes and ordinances. I dentifies and reports abandoned cars, trucks, and other abandoned vehicles. Discusses and reviews proper and modern methods of waste storage with citizens. Investigates and condemns defective waste storage facilities and makes recommendations for their replacement. Investigates sanitary conditions around public and private buildings and streets and assists in maintaining public health standards.

The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may perform additional related duties as required.

This is a 1716 union position. The hours of work for this position are 40 per week.

The examination will consist of rating your training and experience as contained on your application and may include a written test, an oral test, or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination is designated to measure the following:

Knowledge of:

• Public health and sanitary laws, statutes and ordinances
• Modern methods and practices of waste storage and collection
• Modern methods, techniques and practices of rodent inspection and control.

Ability to:

• Operate rodent control equipment and safely handle rodent pesticides
• Write simple reports
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, tenants and City employees.

Open to all applicants who meet the following qualifications:

Graduation from a standard high school, vocational school or possession of a high school equivalency AND one (1) year of experience in waste collection, rodent control, customer service, maintenance work, custodial services or a related field.

Special Requirement:

Must possess a valid State of Connecticut driver's license. A copy of your valid driver's license must be submitted with your application.

State of Connecticut Pesticide Supervisory Certification in Pesticide category 7D preferred.

If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening examination, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 3-12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.

EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES AND LEGAL NOTICES

• Benefits include: Health and life insurance, retirement options, voluntary benefit programs, and paid leave.
• Hartford Residency Preferred: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed City of Hartford Residency Affidavit including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
• Veteran's Preference Form: Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form, along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
• Americans With Disabilities Act: The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
• An Aff ...? (equal opportunity employer?).