Exterminator, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services

About This Role

Working to improve public health by reducing rat populations, the Exterminator prevents, controls, and eliminates insects, vermin, and other pests from buildings and surrounding areas, including parks. This involves inspecting properties, identifying pest types, and developing customized treatment plans while ensuring safety for the environment and non-target organisms. The role also provides preventive advice to reduce future infestations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect assigned areas of infestation to determine the appropriate method of extermination
• Properly bait sites according to protocol using the most effective insecticides, rodenticides, baits, traps, and related chemicals/equipment, 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
• Prepare 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 performing 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
• Operate 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

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a good DMV record
• Valid certificate as a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator for Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Rodent Control (Category 7A) issued by NYSDEC, to be maintained for the duration of appointment
• Physically 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
• Flexible, adaptable, customer-focused, and self-motivated with a commitment to high standards of excellence

Benefits

• Loan forgiveness eligibility for federal/state programs
• Premium-free health insurance plan
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement