Exterminator, Bureau Of Veterinary And Pest Control Services

Exterminator, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Division of Environmental Health works to prevent and control illness and injury related to environmental and occupational health risks through outreach, education, surveillance and enforcement. With staff of 1,000, the Division covers a broad range of subject matter, including oversight of environmental investigations, lead poisoning, injury prevention, occupational health, food safety, child care, radiation control, recreational and drinking water quality, air quality, climate health, vector control, veterinary public health and pest control. The Division of Environmental Health seeks an Exterminator L-I for its Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services. Duties will include but not be limited to: inspecting premises and investigating complaints of infestation and determining the appropriate method of extermination to be used; properly baiting areas according to protocol; strictly applied appropriate dosage of rodenticide according to the labels and post signs and alerts where pesticides have been applied in public areas; maintaining an extermination schedule of bait application in accordance to protocol and label directions. Keep records via a computer of exterminating operations and make reports thereon. Instruct the public on safety and precautions before and after application of pesticides; inspect demolition worksites to confirm that adequate pre-demolition rodent control procedures have been performed. Properly use and maintain all appropriate and applicable city-issued equipment, materials and clothing. Attend all required trainings and meetings; operates city vehicle safely and in accordance to the laws of the State.

Preferred skills include: loan forgiveness, benefits, work from home policy, job security. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.