SITE TECHNICIAN II (UPWARD MOBILITY) - 4113200

Position Statement

Under direct supervision, engages in semi-skilled activities in the care, maintenance and improvement of site grounds, structures, outdoor recreational and natural programs offered at Fox Ridge State Park. 

Job Responsibilities

1.    Under direct supervision, inspects public use areas and trail system for hazards such as flooding, broken equipment, and erosion:

• Removes dead and fallen trees
• Makes repairs to the bridge and stairway structures
• Repairs and paints picnic tables, shelters, group camp buildings, workshop, and maintenance buildings

2.    Performs routine maintenance throughout the site:

• Mows grass and weed eats, rakes leaves, trims or plants shrubs and trees
• Collects and hauls trash
• Plows snow, shovels snow, patches roads
• Cleans and polishes floors
• Disinfects washrooms and fixtures, cleans showers
• Maintains and operates vehicles and equipment
• Hauls and delivers materials and supplies
• Clears and maintains trails
• Paints litter barrels
• Applies herbicides and pesticides

3.    Performs semi-skilled work by completing a range of duties associated with various building trades: 

• Makes minor repairs to electrical/plumbing/heating/ air conditioning equipment
• Constructs site projects
• Repairs roads
• Reroofs buildings
• Constructs, installs, and maintains fencing
• Maintains site interpretive signs

4.    Serves as lead worker to seasonal or volunteer workers engaged in routine site maintenance and operational activities: 

• Assigns and reviews work
• Provides guidance and training to assigned staff
• Advises immediate supervisor regarding performance of staff

5.    Assists in the maintenance of park equipment and vehicles by performing preventative measures such as cleaning, lubricating, repacking bearings, and replacing various parts: 

• Keeps records of work performed

6.    Performs routine tasks related to the outdoor recreational programs:

• Sells camping permits
• Issues large group camping permits
• Makes presentations to school groups and local civic groups
• Informs visitors of rules and regulations
• Assists in the rescue of injured or stranded site visitors
• In the event of emergencies or disturbances, contacts proper authorities
• Patrols the park for safety and security issues

7.  Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires education and experience equivalent to completion of high school.
2. Requires two (2) year's maintenance or farming experience preferably associated with the building trades and/or the operation of heavy equipment and machinery.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires working knowledge of equipment and tools used in the trades and/or the operation of heavy equipment, farm machinery and implements and/or warehousing.
• Requires ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Requires ability to inform visitors of site facilities, programs, rules and regulations.
• May require ability to read and diagram blueprints.
• Requires physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment and materials utilized in the maintenance, repair and care of site resources, artifacts, buildings and grounds. 

Physical Requirements

• Requires ability to withstand exposure to the elements and work under adverse conditions on a year round basis.
• Requires ability to lift, carry, and transport loads which may exceed sixty (60) pounds.
• Requires ability to walk over rough and broken terrain.

Employment Conditions

• Requires possession of a valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to obtain a pesticide/herbicide operator's license within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to administer First Aid/CPR and maintain certification in such.

Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois’ natural resources, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites – and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly, often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment. Working for the State of Illinois, IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs.

The Office of Land Management (OLM) oversees nearly 400 individual parcels of land and institutes a wide variety of programs and activities advocating outdoor recreation through sustainable use, conservation, and preservation.  The Historic Sites Division of the Office of Land Management oversees 57 Historic Sites, Monuments, and Memorials.  OLM facilitates activities from small group interpretive programming at Historical Sites, to hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, and camping.