Site Technician Ii; Ump

Job Details

Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Location: Canton, IL 61520

Opening Date: May 19, 2026

Closing Date: June 3, 2026

Job Type: Salaried, Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 2

Salary: $4,747 monthly (effective 7/1/26), range: $4,747 - $6,446 monthly

Class

Title:

Site Technician II – 41132

Skill Option: UMP Certificate

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities during all hiring activities.

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire two Site Technician II’s at Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area for the Office of Land Management. Duties include operating heavy vehicles and equipment for site maintenance, improvement, renovation, and construction projects; farming wildlife food production; maintaining artificial nest structures; providing training to new employees and volunteers; and performing general maintenance tasks.

• Under direct supervision, performs semi‑skilled and routine maintenance, operational and program support tasks at Rice Lake/Double “T” SF&WA.
• Participates in the routine maintenance of the site's vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Inspects to assure buildings and gates are properly locked.
• Inspects public use areas for safety hazards.
• On an intermittent or seasonal basis provides leadership and direction to seasonal employees, volunteers and other staff.
• Assists with maintenance of site buildings and grounds.
• Performs semi‑skilled cyclical and routine maintenance work on site buildings.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• High school graduation or equivalent and two years of maintenance or farming experience, preferably in building trades or operation of heavy equipment or machinery.

• Working knowledge of tools and equipment used in the trades and/or operation of heavy equipment or farm machinery and implements, warehouses.
• Two (2) years of experience following written and oral instructions.
• One (1) year of experience informing visitors of site facilities, programs, rules, and regulations.
• One (1) year of experience in outdoor recreation.
• One (1) year of experience in groundskeeping.

• Requires completion of a background check.
• Requires possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes designation.
• Must obtain a pesticide/herbicide operator’s license within six months of employment.
• Must endure exposure to the elements on a year‑round basis.
• Physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials used in maintenance, repair, and care of site resources, buildings, and grounds.
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds.
• Ability to walk over rough and broken terrain.
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.

Both positions will work:
Jan 1 – Apr 30, Monday – Friday, 7 am–3 pm;
May 1 – Oct 15, Monday – Friday 7 am–3 pm (rotates every 4th weekend);
From Oct 16 – Dec 31, one position will work Tuesday – Sat and the other will work Sunday – Thursday 4 am–12 pm; all schedules include a ½ hr lunch.