SITE TECHNICIAN II (UMP)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Site Technician II at Giant City State Park for The Office of Land Management. This position will operate and maintain heavy equipment such as trucks and trailers over 26,000 lbs, requiring Class A CDL license; operate skid steer style loader with attachments, including forestry cutter unit, snow blade and excavator buckets, compact excavator, tractors with rotary mowers & field equipment, water tower pump, sewage lagoon aerators and generators; repair, paint, maintain, and build picnic tables, signs, booths, pedestrian bridges throughout the campsites, shelters, and trails; maintain grounds, roadways, trails, sidewalks and wildlife habitat of the park, stables, and lodge areas; make minor repairs to plumbing/electrical/heating/air conditioning equipment; build concrete forms for fire pads, sidewalk repair and patches roads; pour concrete to support stoves and grills at the picnic sites.  With its breathtaking natural beauty and unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation, a trip to Giant City State Park near Carbondale is sure to delight visitors of all ages. From camping and horseback riding to fishing and rappelling, it's an outdoor lover's paradise. Visitors will marvel at the many hiking trails. Especially popular is the Giant City Nature Trail, home of the "Giant City Streets" - huge bluffs of sandstone formed 12,000 years ago. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Under general direction, performs semi-skilled maintenance activities associated with the operation and maintenance programs at Giant City State Park. 
• Assists with the upkeep of the outdoor facilities in the park. 
• Participates in landscaping maintenance throughout the park. 
• Assists in assuring the safety and security of the site and visiting public. 
• Performs routine tasks related to the outdoor recreation programs. 
• Assists, engages, and leads routine site operations and work activities of conservation workers, volunteers, Department of Correction workers. 
• 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

• 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 informing visitors of site facilities, programs, rules, and regulations. 
• One (1) year of experience in outdoor recreation.
• One (1) year of experience in groundskeeping. 

Conditions of Employment

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 to applicants and employees with disabilities.

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires valid Class A Commercial driver’s license 
• Requires ability to obtain pesticide applicator’s license within 6 months of employment. 
• Requires ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis. 
• Requires 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 ability to walk over rough and broken terrain. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification. 

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 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.