SITE TECHNICIAN II

State of Illinois; Morris (AL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Natural Resources seeks a Site Technician II for Gebhard Woods State Park to maintain and repair site facilities, operate heavy equipment, and oversee seasonal staff. Responsibilities include managing heavy machinery, operating a 35-foot aerial lift, and maintaining trails and grounds.

The role requires a Class A CDL with air brakes, a background check, and the ability to obtain a pesticide operator's license within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Requires high school graduation and two years maintenance or farming experience.
• UMP Certificate preferred.
• Valid Class A CDL with Air Brakes required.
• Ability to obtain pesticide operator's license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains buildings, fixtures, equipment, and operates heavy equipment.
• Operates 35-foot aerial lift for tree removal and pruning; transports material to maintain trails.
• Maintains ground areas throughout the site.
• Repairs trails along canal including signs, washouts and bridges.
• Provides leadership/direction to seasonal employees and volunteers as needed.
• Sells camping and firewood permits to the public; participates in safety programs.

Skills

UMP Certificate

Heavy equipment operation

Grounds maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CDL Class A with Air Brakes

Job description

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

Job Requisition ID: 58462

Opening Date: 09/02/2026

Closing Date: 09/17/2026

Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Class Title: SITE TECHNICIAN II - 41132

Skill Option: UMP Certificate

Bilingual Option: None

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

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees, AFSCME

Merit Comp Code: N/A

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30pm

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office

Headquarter Location: Morris - 401 Ottawa St

Work County: Grundy

A CLASS 'A' CDL INCLUDING AIR BRAKES ENDORSEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire a Site Technician 2 for Gebhard Woods State Park. This position will use their skills to maintain and repair the site buildings, grounds, vehicles and equipment, and operate a 35 foot aerial lift for removal and pruning of trees from the canal prism, operate a tracked excavator, backhoe, skidsteer and several dump trucks with air brakes and a 30 foot trailer with a GCWR of 26,001 or more pounds to transport equipment gravel and rock. This position will disinfect restrooms, sell camping and firewood permits to the public and on a seasonal basis provide leadership and direction to seasonal staff and volunteers. Gebhard Woods State Park is bordered on the south by the Illinois & Michigan Canal and to the north by Nettle Creek, which flows along the perimeter and through the park. It is the perfect place to enjoy picnicking, primative tent camping, fishing, and walking along a 61-mile trail on the old canal towpath which gives access to unparalleled scenic and historic sights. We welcome all interested and qualified candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Under general direction, repairs and maintains buildings, fixtures, equipment and regularly operates heavy equipment.
• Operates 35 foot aerial lift and for the removal of trees from canal prism and pruning area and to haul material to maintain trails.
• Maintains ground areas throughout the site.
• Repairs trails along canal including signs, washouts and bridges.
• On an intermittent or seasonal basis, provides leadership and direction to seasonal employees as well as volunteers.
• Sells camping permits and firewood permits to the public.
• Assists in implementing safety and security programs at the site.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualificaions

• 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 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.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires Valid Class A CDL 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 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

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.

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).