SITE TECHNICIAN II (UMP)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Site Technician 2 at Johnson-Sauk Trail State Park for The Office of Land Management. This position will operate trucks, tractors, bushhogs, riding mowers, chainsaws, hand tools, and weed eaters; make repairs and perform preventative maintenance to plumbing, hvac, air conditioning, and electrical systems; sell camping permits and collects fees; operate hunter check stations and register hunters; catch and release pheasants and patrol hunting areas.  From cross-country skiing in the winter to a lazy picnic in the summer, from a fishing trip in the spring to exploring fields of wildflowers amidst the fall colors of the giant oaks, Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area truly is a park for all seasons.  Located on a glacial moraine that forms the beautiful, rolling hills of Henry County in north-central Illinois, the park sits astride a trail that led Native Americans from Lake Michigan to the confluence of the Mississippi and Rock rivers.  We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today. 

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and routine tasks in the operation, maintenance, and improvement of grounds and facilities at Johnson Sauk Trail State Park and Mineral Marsh Natural Area. 
• Maintains systems, site vehicles and equipment. 
• Performs routine tasks related to recreational outdoor programs. 
• Assists in assuring the safety and security of the site and visiting public. 
• Provides leadership and direction to seasonal employees, volunteers, and other staff.
• 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

• 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

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 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. 
• 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. 
• Requires 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 and cultural resources, 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, vision health and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs.
 

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.