CONSERVATION/HISTORIC PRESERVATION WORKER - 0931700 1

Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois’ natural 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.

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 over 57 Historic Sites, Monuments, and Memorials.  OLM facilitates activities from small group interpretive programming at Historical Sites, to hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, and camping.

The Office of Land Management is seeking individuals with a desire to aid the DNR with the maintenance and cleanliness of the state's parks and historic sites.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Short Description

Under immediate supervision, on a temporary basis for a period not to exceed 6 months, performs routine
and unskilled manual labor tasks at Rock Cut State Park.

Job Responsibilities

Performs routine and unskilled manual labor tasks in the maintenance of the site grounds including, but not limited to, mowing grass, clearing areas of weeds and brush, patches roads, paints signs and picnic tables; maintains tools and equipment; operates trucks for collection of trash/garbage.

Performs routine and unskilled manual labor tasks in the maintenance of the site buildings including, but not limited to, cleaning and disinfecting restrooms and shower buildings, sweeps and mops floors, washes windows, dust furniture.

Assists in inspecting public use areas for public safety and hazards reporting findings to supervisor; watches for prowlers, fires and other causes which might endanger or result in loss or damage to property and reporting findings to supervisor.

Directs traffic; registers hunters and operates check station; in event of emergency contacts supervisor or notifies appropriate authorities.

Assists in performing routine maintenance to equipment and vehicles, i.e. changing oils, fluids, filters, spark plugs and belts; washes vehicles.

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of eight years of
elementary school.  Requires valid driver's license; Requires knowledge of the materials, tools, equipment essential to ground and building maintenance; Requires ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment and trucks; requires ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions. 

Employment Conditions

Ability to work outside for long periods of time

Ability to pass a background check

Must have a valid and current driver's license 

Must at least be 18 years old or older to apply

State law requires that as a condition of employment: Every male less than 27 years old must be registered with the Federal Selective Service System (20 ILCS 415/8d.1)