SITE TECHNICIAN II

State of Illinois

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois of Natural Resources is looking to hire two Site Technician II's at Beaver Dam for the Office of Land Management.  This position will perform semi-skilled work in the maintenance to park vehicles and maintenance and repairs to park equipment (plumbing, heating, air conditioning equipment and electrical system); operate equipment such as trucks, tractors, stump cutters, etc. associated with maintenance, renovation, construction and improvement projects to the site’s grounds, trails, and roads; maintains building interiors (sweep, mop, and waxing floors; cleaning and disinfecting restrooms and fixtures); and participates in and provides on-the-job training, leadership and direction to seasonal staff in groundwork of the park.  We welcome 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 a completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
• Requires appropriate, valid driver's license
• Requires ability to obtain pesticide/herbicide operator's license within 6 months of employment
• Requires ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis
• Requires ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds
• Requires ability to walk over rough and broken terrain
• Require ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification
• Requires physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and material utilized in the maintenance, repair, and care of site resources, buildings, and grounds

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of tools and equipment used in the trades and/or operation of heavy equipment or farm machinery and implememts 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
• Two (2) years of working experience completing tasks using welding equipment and cutting torch for general maintenance

Responsibilities

• Under general direction, performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance to vehicles and equipment of the operation of Beaver Dam State Park
• Maintains tree removal throughout the Region 4 parks
• Operates, monitors, and repairs site equipment and outdoor facilities
• Maintains building interiors
• Engages in camper activities seasonally
• 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, 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