SITE TECHNICIAN II
Mt Morris, IL, US, 61054
Job Requisition ID: 49726
Closing Date: 10/28/2025
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Class Title: SITE TECHNICIAN II - 41132
Skill Option: UMP Certificate
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,586 monthly; Full Range $4,586 - $6,228 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Ogle
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: N/A
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
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Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire Site Technician 2 at White Pines Forest State Park for The Office of Land Management. This position will perform carpentry duties, make repairs to AC/heating, plumbing, electrical systems, maintain site water and wastewater treatment facilities, perform maintenance on equipment and vehicles. The person in this position will operate various equipment, hand tools, trucks and tractors while performing duties. White Pines Forest State Park is located in the heart of the Rock River valley, with 385-acres it is the south boundary of the historic Chicago-Iowa Trail. This park is perfect for family getaways to enjoy hiking, fishing, camping and picnicking. We welcome all interested candidates to apply.
Essential Functions
- Under general direction, regularly performs semi-skilled work associated with site operations at White Pines State Park.
- Operates various equipment while maintaining buildings and exterior of the site.
- Maintains vehicles and equipment.
- Assists in implementing the safety security programs at the site.
- 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
- Prefers 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.
- Prefers one (1) year of experience following written and oral instructions.
- Prefers one (1) year of experience informing visitors of site facilities, programs, rules, and regulations.
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 appropriate, valid driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain pesticide operator’s license within 6 months of employment.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Work Hours: Sun. - Thurs. 8:00AM - 4:00PM, 1/2 hr. lunch (12pm-12:30pm); Off Fri. & Sat.
Work Location: White Pines Forest State Park, 6712 W Pines Rd, Mt Morris, Illinois, 61054
Agency Contact: Vicky Fowler
Email: vicky.fowler @illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-5387
Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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