Site Technician II

State of Illinois•Utica, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is hiring two Site Technician II employees for the Office of Land Management at Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen State Park, and nearby nature preserves. Under direct supervision, the position performs semi-skilled, routine maintenance and program support tasks, including building and grounds upkeep, landscaping and trail maintenance, and assistance to campers and visitors. The role also involves constructing interpretive and informational signs and maintaining vehicles and equipment. Additional duties described for the position include plumbing and building maintenance; mowing, pesticide application, erosion control, flood cleanup, road repair, and snow removal. Equipment used may include backhoes, front-end loaders, graders, tandem-axle trucks, and other maintenance machinery. The technician may maintain water treatment and distribution systems, sewage pumps, and compressors, repair treatment-plant electrical systems and water-line breaks, and assist with visitor safety and rescues. The posting states that the employee serves as a certified First Responder. The position is fully in office at Starved Rock State Park in Utica, Illinois. Its schedule rotates between weekday and weekend shifts, with specified seasonal periods working Thursday through Monday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.; schedules may change based on operational needs.

Requirements

Education and experience equivalent to high school graduation.
Two years of maintenance or farming experience, preferably associated with the building trades and/or operation of heavy equipment and machinery.
Complete a background check and disclose criminal history.
Hold an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Be able to obtain a pesticide operator's license within six months of employment.
Be able to obtain a water and/or wastewater treatment operator's certificate within six months of employment.
Be able to withstand year-round exposure to the elements.
Have the physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials used in site maintenance, repair, and care.
Be able to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding 60 pounds and walk over rough and broken terrain.
Be able to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

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 years of experience following written and oral instructions.
Two years of experience informing visitors about site facilities, programs, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

Perform semi-skilled routine maintenance and program support tasks at Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen State Park, and associated satellite sites.
Assist with building and grounds maintenance.
Assist campers with various aspects of the park.
Maintain site landscaping and trail systems.
Design, lay out, and construct wooden and heat-treated interpretive and informational signs, and order materials.
Perform routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
Assist with the safety of site visitors and perform other duties within the scope of the position.
Perform plumbing, building, and site maintenance; mow grass; apply pesticides and erosion-control methods; and participate in flood cleanup, road repair, and snow removal.
Operate maintenance equipment including backhoes, front-end loaders, tar buckets, power tampers, large tandem-axle trucks, road graders, and a V-plow on a dump truck.
Maintain air compressors and sewage pumps by oiling and lubricating parts.
Maintain and operate water treatment and distribution systems.
Repair electrical systems in the treatment plant and water-line breaks in distribution systems serving structures, fountains, and hydrants.
Rescue injured or stranded visitors on site or in the Illinois River and serve as a certified First Responder.