CONSERVATION/HISTORIC PRESERVATION WORKER

State of Illinois

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking Conservation/Historic Preservation Workers (CW’s) for temporary seasonal positions, not exceeding six months, at various locations throughout Illinois, including Beall Woods State Park. Under immediate supervision, CW’s will perform routine maintenance and janitorial duties for site buildings and public use areas, including groundskeeping, cleaning shelters, shower houses, and privies, and trash disposal. They will also operate and maintain equipment and vehicles, assist in habitat management and hunting programs, and some may perform site interpretation. The IDNR is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois' natural and cultural resources, overseeing water, wildlife, wetlands, oil wells, parks, and historic sites. The Office of Land Management (OLM) manages nearly 400 land parcels, advocating for outdoor recreation through sustainable use, conservation, and preservation, and its Historic Sites Division oversees 57 Historic Sites, Monuments, and Memorials. OLM supports activities ranging from interpretive programming to hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, and camping.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of eight years of elementary school
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
• Must be at least 17 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license
• Elementary knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment essential to grounds and building maintenance
• Ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment and trucks
• Must be able to carry up to 60 pounds and walk over rough, broken terrain

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance and janitorial duties of site buildings and public use areas
• Assists in area preparation and operation for the various hunting seasons
• Operates and performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles
• Assists in the inspection of public use areas for public safety and hazards
• Explains site rules and regulations to users
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Benefits

• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Deferred compensation options
• State holidays
• Other time off
• Pre-tax benefit programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees