SITE TECHNICIAN II (UMP)

State of Illinois

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Site Technician II at Peabody River King for the Office of Land Management. This position will operate boat and outboard motors for placing fish attracters and buoys in water; operate 2 ton dump truck having a GVVVR of 31,000 pounds hauling equipment with a trailer having a GVWR of 24,000 pounds all with Air Brakes; perform needed concrete work and repairs; reroof structures, sweep, mop, wax, and polish floors; repair and maintain small equipment such as weed eaters and chainsaws; register hunters and operate hunter check stations; assist with dog trials and site specific hunting programs; assist in the rescue of injured or stranded complex visitors.  Once a surface-mined area, Peabody-River King State Fish and Wildlife Area is used today by anglers, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts looking for recreational opportunities in southwestern Illinois.  Some 1,800 acres of the 2,000-acre site were donated to the Illinois Department f Natural Resources by the Peabody Coal Co. in 1994.  We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

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 valid and current 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 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.

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.
• One (1) year of experience in following written and oral instructions.
• One (1) year of experience in informing visitors of site facilities, programs, rules, and regulations.
• One (1) year of experience in outdoor recreation.
• One (1) year of experience in groundskeeping.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, Operates heavy equipment i.e. bulldozers backhoe tree spades, 80 h.p. farm machinery for maintenance and improvement of grounds, trails, waterways, wildlife habitat plots, and picnic shelters.
• Maintains and makes improvements to site structures including shower buildings, concession buildings, and picnic shelters.
• Participates in site grounds maintenance.
• Performs routine maintenance on site vehicles and equipment.
• Assists in implementing safety and security programs at the site.
• Provides leadership and direction to seasonal employees, volunteers, and other staff.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees