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 Franklin Creek State Natural Area. 

Job Responsibilities

1.  Performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of equipment used in the operation of the site and program support tasks:

• Mows site grounds and clears vegetation utilizing tractors, bush hogs, sickle bar mowers, riding and push mowers, chain saw and weed eater:
• Repairs roads and parking areas utilizing tractors equipped with end loaders and rear blade
• Operates air-driven and electrical power tools
• Assists in other turf maintenance such as mowing, weed eating, etc.
• Applies herbicides and pesticides around posts, parking areas, mill pond, etc

2.  Performs overall general maintenance of the grounds internal and external throughout the site:

• Collects and disposes of garbage and litter:
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms
• Performs off-season maintenance which entails repairs throughout the site.

3.  Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment:

• Schedules the maintenance of equipment.
• Assists in the inventory controls and record maintenance.
• Makes routine repairs such as engine overhauls
• Changes starters, alternators, etc.
• Welds broken equipment
• Repairs and sharpens blades and chain saws

4.  Provides leadership and direction to volunteer crews i.e. Franklin Creek Conservation Association. Franklin Center FFA, and Rock River Trail & Horseman's Association.

5.  Designs and constructs signs:

• Installs and paints signs
• Reroofs shelters and pit privies
• Repairs trail stairways and bridges
• Builds and repairs picnic tables

6.  Informs visitors of site rules and regulations:

• Advises appropriate authorities of non-compliance.

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 operator's license within 6 months of employment.

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.