SITE TECHNICIAN II

Job Requisition ID: 57818 Opening Date: 08/04/2026 Closing Date: 08/18/2026 Agency: Department of Natural Resources Class Title: SITE TECHNICIAN II - 41132 Skill Option: UMP Certificate Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,747 a month; Full Salary Range $4,747 - $6,446 a month Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Marion 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.


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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.


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

Please attach a copy of your Class "A" CDL to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application


Why Work for Illinois?

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire a Site Technician 2 at the Stephen A Forbes State Recreation Area . This position will perform maintenance of vehicles and equipment, maintain grounds and recreational programs, operating heavy equipment and vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 or more pounds with Air Brakes, maintain hunter check stations, clean restrooms, mow grass, plow snow and at times provide guidance and training to seasonal staff. The Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area, located 15 miles northeast of Salem in Marion County, was originally only 20 acres with a two-acre pond being the only water available. Since that time in 1959, additions have been made which bring the total current park area to 3,103 acres. It is the perfect place for picnicking, swimming, boating and fishing. We welcome all interested and qualified applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.


Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the operation and maintenance of the grounds, facilities, and equipment at Stephen A Forbes and its satellite locations.
• Performs routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains and makes improvements to site grounds, trails, waterways, spillways, beaches, marina, wildlife habitat plots, day use areas, field trial areas, equestrian and main campgrounds.
• Participates in the operations of the sites.
• Assists with the safety and security of the sites.
• On a seasonal basis, provides training and guidance to seasonal, volunteer, and contractual employees to familiarize them with facilities, programs, etc.
• 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 valid 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 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.

Work Hours: April 1 - Sept. 30: Wed. - Sun. 7:30am - 3:30pm w/ 1/2 hour lunch; Oct. 1 - March 31: Mon. - Fri. 7:30am - 3:30pm w/ 1/2 hour lunch
Headquarter Location: Stephen A Forbes State Recreation Area, 6924 Omega Rd, Kinmundy, Illinois, 62854
Work County: Marion
Agency Contact: Vicky Fowler
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Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources

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).

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