Exterminator, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services
Core
Inspect properties and surrounding areas to identify pests, develop customized treatment plans, and execute extermination using chemicals and traps to reduce rat and insect populations.
Role type
Field exterminator (pest control)
Builds
Pest control operations for city buildings, parks, and demolition sites
Domain
Public health / Vector control / Environmental health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pesticide application, rodent exclusion, chemical safety compliance, route management, equipment maintenance, vehicle operation, report documentation
Preferred skills
Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Category 7A), valid driver's license, physical stamina for fieldwork, typing proficiency
Technologies
Insecticides, rodenticides, baits, traps, mobile reporting devices, city-issued equipment
Responsibilities
Inspect assigned areas to determine extermination methods; bait sites with chemicals and traps following safety protocols; manage daily routes and prepare chemicals; assist in rodent exclusion and stoppage work; inspect demolition sites for pre-demolition control; maintain pesticide applicator licensure and continuing education
Seniority
Entry-level to Senior (Assignment Levels I-III based on experience)