SITE TECHNICIAN II
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire two Site Technicians 2 at Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area. This position will perform maintenance of vehicles and equipment, maintain grounds and recreational programs, operating heavy equipment and vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 or more pounds, maintain hunter check stations, clean restrooms, mow grass, plow snow and at times serve as a lead worker. Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area's main emphasis is wetland management and it consists of 24,000 acres scattered along 75 miles of both Illinois and Mississippi rivers. We welcome all interested applicants who would like to be part of this team 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 valid Class A Illinois Commercial Driver's License with Air Brakes.
- Requires ability to obtain pesticide operator's license within 6 months of employment.
- Requires ability to obtain appropriate water and/or wastewater treatment operator's certificate within 6 months of employment
- Requires 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.
- 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 the operation of heavy equipment or farm machinery and implements and/or warehousing.
- One (1) year of experience following written and oral instructions.
- One (1) year of experience in informing visitors of site facilities, programs, rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Under direct supervision, regularly carries out semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of site grounds, site buildings and equipment associated with site operations at Mississippi River Area
- Maintains various equipment used in the operation and maintenance of the site
- Performs routine tasks related to recreational outdoor activities
- Monitors and repairs site equipment and facilities
- Performs routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment
- Assists in assuring the safety and security of the site and visiting public
- Performs minor repairs to plumbing/heating/air conditioning equipment and/or electrical systems
- 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
