SITE TECHNICIAN II (UMP)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire a Site Technician 2 at Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park.  This position assists with improvement projects to grounds, trails, waterways, structures and wildlife habitat facilities, provides maintenance to vehicles and equipment and operates heavy equipment. The ideal candidate will be able to utilize their experience in building trades by making minor repairs to plumbing, heating and air conditioning equipment, and/or electrical systems. The Hennepin Canal State Park is an ideal destination for picnicking, hiking, biking and fishing with segments of the trails open to horseback riding and snowmobiling in season. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision, participates in semi-skilled work in the maintenance and operation of the Hennepin Canal Parkway and its satellites (Mautino SF&WA, Andalusia Waterfowl Area, Bradford Pheasant Area).
• Assist with the operation of the sites.
• Assist in implementing safety and security at the site.
• Performs routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Cleans restroom and buildings.
• Serves as Lead Worker.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position:

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Valid Class A Illinois Commercial driver's license.
• Requires ability to obtain herbicide and/or pesticide applicator’s/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

• Requires 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 and Division Statement

DNR Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois' natural resources, the 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 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.

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.