SITE TECHNICIAN II (UMP)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire two Site Technician 2's at the Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area . This position will perform maintenance of vehicles and equipment, maintain grounds and recreational programs, operating heavy equipment and vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 or more pounds, maintain hunter check stations, clean restrooms, mow grass, plow snow and at times serve as a lead worker. Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area's main emphasis is wetland management and it consists of 24,000 acres scattered along 75 miles of both Illinois and Mississippi rivers. We welcome all interested and qualified applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today. 

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision, regularly carries out semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of site grounds, site buildings and equipment associated with site operations at Mississippi River Area
• Maintains various equipment used in the operation and maintenance of the site
• Performs routine tasks related to recreational outdoor activities
• Monitors and repairs site equipment and facilities
• Performs routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment
• Assists in assuring the safety and security of the site and visiting public
• Performs minor repairs to plumbing/heating/air conditioning equipment and/or electrical systems
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires education and experience equivalent to high school graduation and two years maintenance or farming experience preferably associated with the building trades and/or the operation of heavy equipment and machinery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of working knowledge of tools and equipment used in the trades and/or the operation of heavy equipment or farm machinery and implements and/or warehousing.
• One (1) year of experience following written and oral instructions.
• One (1) year of experience in informing visitors of site facilities, programs, rules and regulations.

Conditions of Employment

All  applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation to be considered for the position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodation for applicants and remployees with disabilities:

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires valid Class A Illinois Commercial Driver's License with Air Brakes.
• Requires ability to obtain pesticide operator's license within 6 months of employment.
• Requires ability to obtain appropriate water and/or wastewater treatment operator's certificate within 6 months of employment
• Requires ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis.
• Physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials utilized in the maintenance, repair, and care of site resources, buildings, and grounds.
• Requires ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds.
• Requires abiliity to walk over rough and broken terrain.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Agency and Division Statement

DNR 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; flexible/remote work schedules may be available for certain positions.

Office of Land Management 

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.