SITE TECHNICIAN II (UMP)
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Site Technician II at Lake Murphysboro State Park for the Office of Land Management. This position will perform routine grounds maintenance and janitorial duties; operate machinery over 80 hp and make needed repairs/maintenance to this machinery; mow area with hand and riding mowers, tractors, and bushhogs; repair asphalt roads; and replace bollards, gates, and barricades. Beautiful rolling hills and woods surround star-shaped Lake Murphysboro and provide a wonderful backdrop for boating, fishing, picnicking, camping and hiking. Located in Jackson County about 1 mile west of Murphysboro off Route 149, the 1,022-acre state park is the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors. We welcome all qualified and interested candidates to apply.
Requirements
- Requires education and experience equivalent to high school graduation and two (2) years maintenance or farming experience preferably associated with the building trades and/or the operation of heavy equipment and machinery.
- Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the state requirement for this classification.
- 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
- Ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis
- Physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials utilized in the maintenance, repair, and care of site resources, buildings, and grounds
- Ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds
- Ability to walk over rough and broken terrain
- Ability to work overtime as required
- Ability to obtains and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of tools and equipment used in the trades and/or the 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.
Responsibilities
- Under general direction of the Site Superintendent, performs semi-skilled support tasks to carry out the wildlife management program for Lake Murphysboro and Kinkaid Lake.
- Participates in the maintenance and minor repairs of buildings, shelters, and grounds.
- Completes the maintenance and repairs of the inner road systems, access areas & drainage systems utilizing heavy equipment.
- Assists in assuring the safety and security of the site and visiting public.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Benefits
- health, vision and dental insurance
- a retirement plan and deferred compensation options
- state holidays and other time off
- pre-tax benefit programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
