Exterminator, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services

The Division of Environmental Health seeks an Exterminator L-I for its Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services. Exterminators work under general supervision to prevent, control, and eliminate insects, vermin, and other pests from buildings and surrounding areas, including parks. Their work involves inspecting properties, identifying the type of pest, and developing customized treatment plans to address infestations effectively while ensuring safety for non-target organisms and the environment.

What You Will Do

Duties will include inspecting assigned areas to identify pests and entry points, determining the appropriate method of extermination, properly baiting sites, managing a daily route of assignments, preparing reports, and assisting other exterminators and supervisors in performing exterminations and other related duties.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral, as well as the ability to manage high-stress interactions with tact and courtesy. The position offers a premium-free health insurance plan, a public sector defined benefit pension plan, and a tax-deferred savings program, among other benefits.

Requirements

• 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
• Physical ability 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
• Flexibility, adaptability, customer focus, and self-motivation with a commitment to high standards of excellence

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan
• Tax-deferred savings program
• Worksite Wellness Program
• Loan Forgiveness
• Job Security