Site Technician Ii; Ump Job Murphysboro area,Illinois USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position: SITE TECHNICIAN II (UMP)

Job Information

Job Requisition

Opening Date: 06/05/2026

Closing Date: 06/19/2026

Agency:
Department of Natural Resources

Class

Title:

SITE TECHNICIAN II - 41132

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:
Jackson

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees, AFSCME

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Site Technician II at Lake Murphysboro State Park for the Office of Land Management. This position will perform routine grounds maintenance and janitorial duties; operate machinery over 80 hp and make needed repairs/maintenance to this machinery; mow area with hand and riding mowers, tractors, and bushhogs; repair asphalt roads; and replace bollards, gates, and barricades.

Beautiful rolling hills and woods surround star-shaped Lake Murphysboro and provide a wonderful backdrop for boating, fishing, picnicking, camping and hiking. Located in Jackson County about 1 mile west of Murphysboro off Route 149, the 1,022-acre state park is the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors. We welcome all qualified and interested candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

Under general direction of the Site Superintendent, performs semi-skilled support tasks to carry out the wildlife management program for Lake Murphysboro and Kinkaid Lake.
Participates in the maintenance and minor repairs of buildings, shelters, and grounds.
Completes the maintenance and repairs of the inner road systems, access areas & drainage systems utilizing heavy equipment.
Assists in assuring the safety and security of the site and visiting public.
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 (2) years maintenance or farming experience preferably associated with the building trades and/or the operation of heavy equipment and machinery.
Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the state requirement for this classification.

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 following written and oral instructions.
One (1) year of experience 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 appropriate, valid Driver's license.

Ability to obtain pesticide operator’s license within 6 months of employment.

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 resources, buildings, and grounds.

Ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds.

Ability to walk over rough and broken terrain.

Ability to work overtime as required.

Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.

Work Hours:

April-November:
Thurs-Mon, 3pm-11pm w/ 1/2 hr lunch;
Dec-March:
Thurs-Mon, 7am-3pm w/ 1/2 hr lunch.

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