SITE TECHNICIAN II

State of Illinois•North Utica, IL

2d•$4,747 - $6,446•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 satellite sites: Mitchell’s Grove Nature Preserve, Sandy Ford Natural Area, and Margery Carlson Nature Preserve. Under direct supervision, the position performs semi-skilled routine maintenance and program support, including building and grounds maintenance, landscaping and trail upkeep, visitor and camper assistance, and routine vehicle and equipment maintenance. The role also supports visitor safety and may perform plumbing, site and road repairs, snow removal, flood cleanup, pesticide application, erosion control, water treatment and distribution system operation and maintenance, sewage pump and air compressor maintenance, electrical repairs, and rescue assistance. The position serves as a certified First Responder and may use heavy equipment and machinery. It is an Upward Mobility Program title. The position is fully in office, with work locations at the listed parks and nature preserves. Work schedules rotate between weekday and Saturday-through-Wednesday shifts, with seasonal Thursday-through-Monday evening shifts; 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.
Appropriate, valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain a pesticide operator's license within six months of employment.
Ability to obtain a water and/or wastewater treatment operator's certificate within six months of employment.
Ability to withstand exposure to the elements year-round.
Physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials used in maintenance, repair, and care of site resources, buildings, and grounds.
Ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding 60 pounds.
Ability to walk over rough and broken terrain.
Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
Completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

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 of site facilities, programs, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

Performs semi-skilled routine maintenance and program support tasks at the assigned parks and nature preserves.
Assists with building and grounds maintenance.
Assists campers with various aspects of the park.
Maintains site landscaping and trail systems.
Designs layouts and constructs wooden and heat-treated interpretive and informational signs, and orders materials.
Performs routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
Assists with the safety of site visitors.
Performs plumbing, building and site maintenance, mowing, pesticide application, erosion control, flood cleanup, road repair, and snow removal.
Maintains air compressors and sewage pumps by oiling and lubricating parts.
Maintains and operates water treatment and distribution systems.
Repairs electrical systems in the treatment plant and water line breaks in distribution systems serving structures, fountains, and hydrants.
Rescues injured or stranded visitors on site or in the Illinois River and serves as a certified First Responder.
Performs other duties reasonably within the scope of the position.