SITE TECHNICIAN II

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Site Technician II at Ramsey Lake State Park.  This position will: operate trucks, tractors, and other heavy equipment such as agricultural equipment, bucket trucks, backhoes, tree spades, bushhogs, and end loaders; build concrete forms; makes basic electrical repairs to include changing breakers, replacing switches, and other minor repairs; reroof buildings; construct outbuildings, docks, shelters, and benches; route, construct, install, and maintain signs; perform minor plumbing and HVAC to plumbing, heating, and air conditioning equipment and electrical systems; replace thermal couplings on furnaces; re-sweat fittings on copper tubing and soldering; collect and dispose of trash and litter.  Ramsey Lake State Park visitors enjoy picturesque woods, secluded picnic areas, and excellent fishing and hunting opportunities. It is the perfect place for people who want to relax or for those energetic outdoor types who want to hike, hunt, fish, or camp. We welcome all interested candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision, performs semi-skilled tasks associated with the operation, improvement, and maintenance of Ramsey Lake State Park and Coffeen Lake as assigned.
• Maintains site vehicles and equipment.
• Participates in grounds maintenance and improvements.
• Participates in site operations including camping and hunting programs.
• Assists in implementing safety and security at the site.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably with 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

• Two (2) years of working knowledge of tools and equipment used in the trades and/or operation of heavy equipment or farm machinery and implements and/or warehousing.
• Two (2) years of experience in following written and oral instructions.
• Two (2) years of experience informing visitors of site facilities, programs, rules, and regulations.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position:

1. Ability to pass a background check.
2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
3. Valid Illinois Driver's License.
4. Ability to obtain pesticide/herbicide applicator’s license within 6 months of employment.
5. Requires ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis.
6. Requires physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials utilized in the maintenance, repair, and care of site resources, buildings, and grounds.
7. Requires ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds.
8. 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.