SITE TECHNICIAN II

Position Overview

The Illinois of Natural Resources is looking to hire two Site Technician II's at Beaver Dam for the Office of Land Management.  This position will perform semi-skilled work in the maintenance to park vehicles and maintenance and repairs to park equipment (plumbing, heating, air conditioning equipment and electrical system); operate equipment such as trucks, tractors, stump cutters, etc. associated with maintenance, renovation, construction and improvement projects to the site’s grounds, trails, and roads; maintains building interiors (sweep, mop, and waxing floors; cleaning and disinfecting restrooms and fixtures); and participates in and provides on-the-job training, leadership and direction to seasonal staff in groundwork of the park.  We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Under general direction, performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance to vehicles and equipment of the operation of Beaver Dam State Park
• Maintains tree removal throughout the Region 4 parks
• Operates, monitors, and repairs site equipment and outdoor facilities
• Maintains building interiors
• Engages in camper activities seasonally
• 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 operation of heavy equipment or farm machinery and implememts and/or warehousing
• Two (2) years of experience in following written and oral instructions
• Two (2) years of experience in informing visitors of site facilities, programs, rules and regulations
• Two (2) years of working experience completing tasks using welding equipment and cutting torch for general maintenance

Employment Conditions

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 a completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
• Requires appropriate, valid driver's license
• Requires ability to obtain pesticide/herbicide operator's license within 6 months of employment
• Requires ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis
• Requires ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds
• Requires ability to walk over rough and broken terrain
• Require ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification
• Requires physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and material utilized in the maintenance, repair, and care of site resources, buildings, and grounds

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 Statements

DNR Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois' natural resources, the Illinois Department of Natural Resouce (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites - and everything in between. Employment opportunites cary 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, other time off, as well as pre-tax benefit programs: flexible/remote work schedules may be available for certain positions.

Offie 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 activites from small group interpretative programming at Historical Sites, to hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, and camping.