Site Technician Ii

Job Requisition :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

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

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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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.

• 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 asvolunteers.
• 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.

• Requires education and experience equivalent to high school graduation and two years maintenance or farming experience preferably associated with the building trades and/or…