SENIOR EXTERMINATOR

Code: 03326 Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, takes the lead in performing skilled work in the prevention, control and elimination of insects, vermin and other pests from buildings and surrounding areas; takes the lead over one or more lower level exterminators; performs other related work.

Examples of work

• Inspects premises to identify sources of infestation and extent of damage to property.
• Under limited supervision, takes the lead over and provides guidance and instruction to lower level exterminators and others assigned to the unit.
• Selects and prepares insecticides, rodenticides, bait and traps to be used in exterminations.
• Mixes and distributes various insecticides, pesticides, materials and equipment to assigned exterminators.
• May coordinate the work activities of individual exterminators.
• Oversees the prevention, control and elimination of insects and pests from buildings, interior and exterior surfaces and surrounding areas.
• Obtains, stores, safeguards, records and properly uses baits, traps, sprays, and insecticides and pesticides.
• Takes required precautions to protect extermination workers and clients from poisonous effects of extermination compounds.
• Notifies supervisor of any difficult issues and makes recommendations for solutions.
• Prepares reports and maintains accurate records and files of supplies, equipment, work progress and other related information.
• May be required to drive a truck or other vehicle to or at work sites.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems utilized by the agency, office or related units.

Experience

Two (2) years of work experience involving the prevention, control and extermination of insect and animal pests.

<b>LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:</b>

Appointees must possess valid licensure and certification as a Commercial Pesticide Applicator issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The Appointing Authority is responsible for certification and license verification.

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of pest biology, habitats and breeding habits.
• Knowledge of the habitats, habits and breeding extermination of bed bugs, cockroaches, house flies, rats, mice and other pests in buildings and surrounding areas.
• Knowledge of extermination and inspection methods, insecticides, chemicals and equipment utilized in preventing, controlling and eliminating insects, animal pests, vermin and rodents.
• Ability to organize assigned work, analyze extermination problems and develop appropriate work methods.
• Ability to accurately observe conditions of infestation existing in and around buildings and surfaces as they relate to the prevention, control and elimination of insects, vermin and pests.
• Ability to determine the proper preventive and/or remedial measures to be taken in pest infestations.
• Ability to effectively use bait, traps, sprays, and other devices with as little interference to daily routines.
• Ability to lead and advise lower level exterminators and other employees engaged in pest control work.
• Ability to oversee the use of sprays, dusts, baits, and other extermination preparations with due regard for their poisonous and/or irritant qualities.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports and maintain the essential records and files.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.