CONSERVATION/HISTORIC PRESERVATION WORKER

State of Illinois•Nauvoo, IL

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 across Illinois. Under immediate supervision, CW’s will perform routine maintenance and janitorial duties for site buildings and public use areas, including groundskeeping, cleaning facilities, and trash disposal. They will also operate and maintain equipment and vehicles, assist in habitat management and hunting programs, and potentially perform site interpretation at select locations. The IDNR is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois' natural and cultural resources, overseeing a wide range of assets from water and wildlife to parks and historic sites. The Office of Land Management (OLM), which includes the Historic Sites Division, manages nearly 400 land parcels and facilitates outdoor recreation and conservation through various programs and activities.

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

Perform routine maintenance and janitorial duties of site buildings and public use areas
Assist in area preparation and operation for various hunting seasons
Operate and perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles
Assist in the inspection of public use areas for public safety and hazards
Explain site rules and regulations to users
Perform site interpretation (at select locations)
Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above