SITE TECHNICIAN II (UMP)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire Site Technician II's at Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park for The Office of Land Management. This position will mow, pick up litter, haul trash, plow snow, patch roads, maintain firepits and grills, make minor electrical repairs, and perform minor plumbing and HVAC maintenance.  Overlooking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers'​ 19,000-acre Rend Lake Reservoir, Wayne Fitzgerrell SRA is a gateway to Southern Illinois' biggest outdoor playground - a paradise for outdoor recreation for all ages and interests. The park offers outstanding opportunities for hunting, fishing, camping, picnicking, hiking and other outdoor recreational pursuits. We welcome all interested candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine tasks related to outdoor recreational programs.
• Performs habitat management, landscaping, and groundskeeping duties.
• Performs maintenance and repairs to site equipment and facilities.
• Performs semi-skilled work and travels in the maintenance, operation, and improvement of Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park and Region 5.
• Assists in assuring the safety and security of the site and visiting public.
• Engages in hunting programs.
• 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

• 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 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

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 with employees with disabilities:

1. Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
2. Valid and current Class A Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes designation.
3. Ability to obtain pesticide operator’s license within 6 months of employment.
4. Ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis.
5. Physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials utilized in the maintenance, repair, and care of siteresources, buildings, and grounds.
6. Ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds.
7. Ability to walk over rough and broken terrain.
8. 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.