Exterminator

NYC Parks helps bring together people from all over our great city. From the iconic Central Park to neighborhood playgrounds we own and operate some of the most exemplary green spaces in the world. At NYC Parks our mission is to plan resilient and sustainable parks public spaces and recreational amenities build a park system for the present and future generations and care for parks and public spaces. NYC Parks offers innovation leadership the satisfaction of public service and a place to grow and develop your career. Full-time employees are also eligible for a wide variety of City benefits and perks.

Health Care Coverage - We offer a wide variety of health care plans to meet the needs of you and your family.

Pension - Upon retirement qualified members of the Citys generous pension program receive a guaranteed salary and health benefits for the rest of their lives.

Professional Development - We offer numerous training programs leadership development opportunities and career coaching
services while encouraging employees to attend approved off-site trainings and seminars.

Perks - Our employees are eligible for discounts on some of the top attractions in the city and all employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

Major Responsibilities
-Under general supervision perform work in the prevention control and elimination of insects vermin and other pests from buildings and surrounding areas.
-Inspect parks playgrounds and park facilities for area of pest infestations.
-Select prepare and use the most effective insecticides rodenticides baits and traps for exterminating pests as required.
-Prepare weekly reports including records of equipment usage work schedules and exterminating operations performed.
-May drive a motor vehicle.

Qualification Requirements
A certification as a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator for Industrial Institutional Structural and Rodent Control (7A) issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This certificate must be maintained for the duration of appointment.

Work Location: TBD

Additional Info: Appointees to this position will receive an assignment differential of $1051 in addition to their base salary.

How to Apply: Go to and search for Job ID# 710779.
All applicants must apply via . The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 06/23/2025. Previous applicants to Job ID# 700841 & 710779 are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.

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EXTERMINATOR - 90510

Qualifications :

A valid certificate as a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator for Industrial Institutional structural and Rodent Control (7A) issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This certificate must be maintained for the duration of appointment.



License Requirement

For appointment to certain positions at the time of appointment eligibles must possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

SPECIAL NOTE:

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have in addition to meeting the minimum requirements two years of full-time satisfactory practical experience in the preparation and use of insecticides rodenticides baits traps and related chemicals/equipment for the extermination of insects vermin and other pests.

SPECIAL NOTE:

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III individuals must have in addition to meeting the minimum requirements two years of full-time satisfactory practical experience in the preparation and use of insecticides rodenticides baits traps and related chemicals/equipment for the extermination of insects vermin and other pests and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in a supervisory capacity for a total of three years experience.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time