Reporting to and the under direction of the Borough Administrator, with some latitude of independent judgment, selected candidate will supervise the work of lower-level Housing Exterminators engaged in the prevention, control and elimination of insects, vermin and other pests. In addition, performs tasks such as the following:

1. Inspect premises and investigate complaints of infestation.
2. Determine the appropriate method of extermination to be used.
3. Schedule work to ensure coverage.
4. Issue staff assignments and follow up with status of work orders
5. Train staff.
6. Supervise and assign lower-level Housing Exterminators engaged in preparing and using insecticides, rodenticides, baits, traps, and related chemicals/equipment.
7. Monitor staff attendance by checking in the Kronos system - punch origins/lateness/missing swipes/travel swipes.
8. Conduct monthly meetings with your immediate staff (in-person or online) Order necessary supplies and equipment and keep related records.
9. Ensure you communicate with other supervisors for your respective borough or respective teams.
10. Supervise the preparation of the various substances used in exterminating.
11. Make recommendations for improving exterminating methods.
12. Keep records of exterminating operations and make reports thereon.
13. Perform quality assurance assessments.
14. May be required to perform exterminating duties.

Additional Information
1. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the link below:
https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

HOUSING EXTERMINATOR-AL II & I - 9051A

1. 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 employment.

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

2. 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.

3. 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 of experience.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.