Site Technician Ii; Ump

Position: SITE TECHNICIAN II (UMP)
Location: Grafton

Job

Requisition

Opening Date: 06/04/2026

Closing Date: 06/18/2026

Agency:
Department of Natural Resources

Class

Title:

SITE TECHNICIAN II - 41132 (Upward Mobility Program)

Skill Option: UMP Certificate

Bilingual Option:
None

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26): $4,747 monthly;
Full Range: $4,747 - $6,446 monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
Jersey

Number of Vacancies : 2

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.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

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

Posting Identification Number: 12-32-56646

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.

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire two Site Technician 2's at the Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife 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, maintain hunter check stations, clean restrooms, mow grass, plow snow and at times serve as a lead worker.

Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area's main emphasis is wetland management and it consists of 24,000 acres scattered along 75 miles of both Illinois and Mississippi rivers. 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 carries out semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of site grounds, site buildings and equipment associated with site operations at Mississippi River Area

* Maintains various equipment used in the operation and maintenance of the site

* Performs routine tasks related to recreational outdoor activities

* Monitors and repairs site equipment and facilities

* Performs routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment

* Assists in assuring the safety and security of the site and visiting public

* Performs minor repairs to plumbing/heating/air conditioning equipment and/or electrical systems

* 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

* Two (2) years of 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.

* One (1) year of experience following written and oral instructions.

* One (1) year of experience in informing visitors of site facilities, programs, rules and regulations.

Conditions of Employment

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation to be considered for the position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodation for applicants and remployees with disabilities:

* 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 obtain appropriate water and/or wastewater treatment operator's certificate within 6 months of employment

* Requires ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis.

* Physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials utilized in the maintenance, repair, and care of site…