SITE TECHNICIAN II

State of Illinois•Granite City, IL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire Site Technician 2 at Horseshoe Lake State Park for The Office of Land Management. This position will perform ground maintenance, make repairs to vehicles and equipment, site structures, marinas and wildlife habitats, operate trucks, tractors, backhoe and stump cutter, perform carpentry duties and repairs to AC/heating, plumbing and electrical systems, participate in site operations, operate hunter check stations and inform visitors of site rules and regulations. Horseshoe Lake State Park park offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities on 2,960 acres which include camping, boating, fishing hiking and hunting. We welcome all interested candidates to apply today.

Requirements

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.
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Requires ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
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.

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 (2) years of experience in following written and oral instructions.
Two (2) years of experience informing visitors of site facilities, programs, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, participates in the maintenance and improvements to all site structures, facilities, grounds, trails, waterways, marinas, wildlife habitats, and day use areas at Horseshoe Lake State Park.
Maintains site vehicles and equipment.
Participates in grounds maintenance.
Participates in site operations including camping and hunting programs.
Maintains building interiors.
Assists in implementing safety and security at the site.
On an intermittent or seasonal basis, provides leadership and direction to volunteers, seasonal employees, and other staff.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Working for the State of Illinois, IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs; flexible/remote work schedules may be available for certain positions.

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