Site Technician II

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire two Site Technician IIs for the Office of Land Management. These positions will cut and place forms for concrete; make minor plumbing and electronical repairs; replace roofing and sides on buildings; use front end loader tree spade stump cutter bobcat and tractor mounted batwing mower; operate truck with a GCWR of 26001 or more pounds with air brakes to transport mowers and equipment mow grass trim shrubs and trees haul trash plow snow and patch roads; inspect and maintain blinds and associated grounds for dove waterfowl deer pheasant and upland game hunting programs; assist with operation and maintenance of game propagation facility on as needed basis. We welcome qualified and interested candidates who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

• Under direct supervision carries out semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of site buildings groups and equipment at Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife area.
• Performs routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment by changing oil fluids filters spark plugs and belts.
• Assists with the routine maintenance of site buildings and public use areas.
• Performs routine tasks related to natural resource programs.
• Assists in implementing safety and security at the site.
• Functionally supervises Conservation Workers engaged in routine maintenance and operational activities.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• 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.

• 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 informing visitors of site facilities programs rules and regulations.

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires possession of a valid Class A CDL drivers license with Air Brakes designation
• Ability to obtain pesticide operators license within 6 months of hire.
• 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 obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Agency Statement
Charged with preserving protecting and promoting Illinois natural and cultural resources Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water wildlife wetlands and oil wells parks historic sites and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment. Working for the State of Illinois IDNR employees receive excellent benefits including vision health and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs.

Office of Land Management
The Office of Land Management (OLM) oversees nearly 400 individual parcels of land and institutes a wide variety of programs and activities advocating outdoor recreation through sustainable use conservation and preservation. The Historic Sites Division of the Office of Land Management oversees 57 Historic Sites Monuments and Memorials. OLM facilitates activities from small group interpretive programming at Historical Sites to hiking hunting fishing boating and camping.