SITE TECHNICIAN II

Position Overview

Dickson Mounds, located in west-central Illinois, is one of the major on-site archaeological museums in the United States. This 235-acre property features a museum, ecavated remains of three early Indian buildings, an outdoor stage, picnic grounds (with a shelter, playground & restooms), several relocated area historic buildings, walking trails, and restored prairie. Under direct supervision of the Associate Director of Dickson Mounds, the Site Technician II regularly carries out semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of the grounds, buildings, furnishings, fixtures, and off-road equipment. Additional duties include: the collection and hauling of trash & debris from around the site; coordinating the maintenance and repairs of State vehicles; assistancing with on-site interpretive events & activities; and providing direction for intermittent or seasonal workers performing unskilled manual labor and routine tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of this historic site. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision, maintains museum grounds.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance of off-road vehicles and equipment.
• Assists in implementing the safety and security programs at the site.
• Maintains interior cleanliness of maintenance shed and assigned outbuildings.
• Provides support to the interpretive programs of the site.
• On an intermittent or seasonal basis, provides leaderships and direction to volunteers, Natural Resources/Historic Preservation Workers and other site staff.
• 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.
• Requires two years maintenance or farming experience preferably associated with the building trades and/or the operation of heavy equipment and machinery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of tools and equipment used in the trades and/or farm machinery and implements.
• Elementary knowledge of building maintenance and cleaning tools and methods.
• 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 this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities:

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. 
• Requires appropriate, valid driver's license 
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Requires ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis.
• Requires ability to lift and transport objects that weighs up to 60 lbs in the course of daily duties. 
• Possession of or ability to obtain herbicide or pesticide applicator's/operator's license.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

The conditions of employment listed here 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 and cultural resources, 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, vision health and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs.

Illinois State Museum

The State Museum (ISM) is a division of IDNR. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Illinois State Museum system (ISM) includes the headquarters museum and ISM-Research & Collections Center both in Springfield with branch sites ISM-Dickson Mounds in Lewistown, and ISM-Lockport Gallery in Lockport. The ISM is dedicated to sharing Illinois stories, honoring its cultural and natural resources, and inspiring our future. It’s extensive collections and research activities provide the foundations for exhibitions and public programs that tell the story of the land, life, people, and art of Illinois. The Illinois State Museum is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is mindful of community stories and lived experiences.