Exterminator, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services

Pest Control Services works to improve the public health of New York City by reducing the rat population. The program coordinates with other city agencies, improves environmental conditions in impacted neighborhoods, and assures compliance with pertinent laws, rules and regulations governing these areas of activity relative to rat infestations. Pest Control Services works to improve the public health of New York City by reducing the rat population. The program coordinates with other city agencies, improves environmental conditions in impacted neighborhoods, and assures compliance with pertinent laws, rules and regulations governing these areas of activity relative to rat infestations.DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:- Inspect assigned areas of infestation to determine the appropriate method of extermination to be used.- Properly bait sites according to protocol using the most effective insecticides, rodenticides, baits, traps, and related chemicals/ equipment required, while strictly following label directions and safety data sheets.- Manage a daily route of assignments efficiently, and customize selection and preparation of poisonous insecticides, rodenticides, and related chemicals used at each location.- Prepares reports as required using a mobile device, including records of equipment usage, work schedules, and exterminating operations performed.- Assist and help other exterminators and supervisors in performing exterminations and other related duties, including perform rodent exclusion and stoppage work when required.- Inspect demolition sites to confirm that adequate pre-demolition rodent control procedures were performed.- Properly use and maintain appropriate and applicable city-issued equipment, materials and clothing- Operates city vehicle safely and in accordance with State laws.- Maintain pesticide applicator licensure, independently completing required continuing education training, and submitting renewal applications on time.PREFERRED SKILLS:- A valid driver's license with a good DMV record.- A valid certificate as a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator for Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Rodent Control (Category 7A) issued by NYSDEC.- Physicaly able to perform fieldwork, including standing for long periods of time, bending, lifting, carrying related chemicals and equipment in various terrains and weather conditions.- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral, as well as the ability to manage high-stress interactions with tact and courtesy. - Proficiency in typing for documenting findings in formal reports.- Be flexible, adaptable, customer-focused, and self-motivated with a commitment to high standards of excellenceWhy you should work for us?Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible forfederal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or evenfully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Educationswebsite (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024assessment.o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associatedunion/benefit fund.o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.o a tax-deferred savings program ando a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy whileserving New Yorkers.Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during theweek from home.- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able tocontribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing accessand reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate inthe job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal EmploymentOpportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.