SITE TECHNICIAN II

Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Jonesboro (IL)

On-site

USD 636,000 - 863,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Site Technician 2 at the Union County State Fish & Wildlife Area. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment, maintaining grounds, supporting wildlife farming, and assisting with visitor safety.

The role involves training seasonal staff and working within a union environment. The position requires a high school diploma with two years of maintenance or farming experience and may require pesticide operator licensing within 6 months.

Qualifications

Requires education and experience equivalent to high school graduation and two years maintenance or farming experience.
Ability to obtain pesticide operator's license within 6 months of employment.
Requires ability to withstand exposure to the elements year-round and lift/carry loads over 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment to support the wildlife farming program.
Participate in the hunting program at the site.
Assist with building and grounds maintenance using hand mowers, bushhog and chainsaws.
Perform routine maintenance on site vehicles and equipment.
Assist with safety of site visitors.
Seasonally provide leadership to small crews of site workers.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Maintenance

Farming experience

Grounds maintenance

Visitor information

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment tools

Chainsaw

Bushhog

Job description

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Date: Aug 24, 2026

Location: Jonesboro, IL, US, 62952

Job Requisition ID: 58307

Opening Date: 08/24/2026

Closing Date: 09/08/2026

Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Class Title:

Skill Option: UMP Certificate

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,747 a month; Full Range $4,747 - $6,446 a month

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Union

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees, AFSCME

Merit Comp Code: N/A

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire a Site Technician 2 at the Union County State Fish & Wildlife Area. This position will perform maintenance of vehicles and equipment, maintain grounds and recreational programs, operating grain trucks, backhoes, road graders and heavy farming machinery over 80 h.p. to carry out the wildlife farming program, maintain hunter check stations, trap and band waterfowl, clean restrooms, mow grass, plow snow and at times provide guidance and training to seasonal staff. Union County State Fish & Wildlife Area encompasses 6,202 acres in the Lower Mississippi River bottomlands division of Illinois. This Wildlife area is a haven for many diverse forms of wildlife such as flocks of wintering Canada geese other waterfowl, White-tailed deer, bald and golden eagles. It is the perfect place for fishing and hunting. We welcome all interested and qualified applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

Under direct supervision, regularly operates heavy equipment to carry out the wildlife farming program; performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance and program support tasks.
Participates in the hunting program at the site.
Assists with building and grounds maintenance using such equipment as hand mowers, bushhog and chain saws.
Performs routine maintenance on site vehicles and equipment.
Assists with safety of site visitors.
Assists with the waterfowl program.
Seasonally provides leadership and direction to small crews of lower-level site workers performing unskilled routine maintenance tasks.
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

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

Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Requires appropriate, valid Driver's License.
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 abiliity to walk over rough and broken terrain.
Requires abiliity to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.

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

Agency and Division 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.

Work Hours

Feb. - Nov.: 7:00am - 3:00pm, Mon.- Fri.; Dec. (beginning of waterfowl season) to end of Jan.: 4:30am - 12:30pm Wed - Sun.

Headquarter Location

Union County State Fish & Wildlife Area, 2755 Refuge Rd, Jonesboro, Illinois, 62952

Work County

Union

Agency Contact

Vicky Fowler

Email: vicky.fowler@illinois.gov

Phone #: 217-785-5387

Posting Group

Environmental & Natural Resources