Site Technician Ii

Position Title: Site Technician II - Upward Mobility Program Agency : Department of Natural Resources 
Closing Date/Time: 06/05/2024 
Salary:  Anticipated Starting Salary $4,110 monthly; Full Range $4,110 - $5,761 monthly
Job Type: Salaried 
County:  Menard
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:  RC028
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 illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Posting Identification Number ******** Site Technician 2 - Upward Mobility Program Essential Functions 1.Performs building maintenance duties associated with various building trades and historic skilled crafts:
• Performs basic carpentry, painting, electrical
• Cuts and places forms for concrete
• Makes minor repairs to plumbing and heating/air conditioning equipment
• Reroofs buildings
• Restores, renovates, or reconstructs period or other site buildings, fences, furniture, and artifacts
• Monitors and maintains buildings
• Makes structural repairs
• Makes minor repairs to signs, picnic tables, and other site objects
• Assists site manager in coordinating plans for execution of projects
2.Performs all types of grounds maintenance:
• Mows, trims, plants, rakes, weeds, applies pesticides and herbicides
• Shovels snow from sidewalks and public use areas
• Tree trimming and removal
• Hauls trash
• Maintains and operates equipment, heavy and otherwise, vehicles used to maintain the appearance and conservation of site facilities
• Performs equipment and vehicle maintenance and makes routine adjustments and repairs to mechanical equipment and tools
• Applies herbicides/pesticides.
3.Performs a variety of tasks of a semi-skilled nature requiring normal use of tools and mechanical aptitude:
• Using manual or automated yard equipment including, but not limited to tractors, batwing mowers, front end loaders, dump trucks, snow plows, bulldozers, backhoes, tree spades, road graders, farming machinery of 80hp or greater and semi-tractor trailers with a GCWR of 26,001 or more pounds with air brakes for site construction and other projects, road repairs, or hauling and delivering materials and supplies
4.Performs janitorial duties:
• Cleans interior and exterior site buildings
• Vacuums and cleans carpeting
• Mops, sweeps and washes floors, sidewalks
• Cleans and disinfects sinks, toilets, and washroom areas
• Replaces toilet paper and other washroom items
• Empties wastebaskets and trash cans
• Dusts, paints, and cleans furniture
• Washes windows Essential Functions Continued 5.Provides support to the interpretive programs of the site;
• Assists with cleaning of historic artifacts, furniture, and exhibit areas
• Assists with interpretive duties and related maintenance, fabrication, and improvements
• Helps set up special events and craft demonstrations
• Assembles and disassembles tables, chairs, and booths
• Picks up litter
• Hauls trash
• Provides leadership to employees and volunteers
6.Provides for the care, feeding, and demonstration of domestic livestock in an 1830's setting.
7.Assists in implementing the safety and security programs at the site;
• Inspects public use areas for hazards such as flooding, fallen trees, and erosion
• Assures buildings and gates are properly locked
• Informs visitors of rules and regulations
• Assists in the rescue of injured or stranded site visitors
• Contacts proper authorities per Agency and Site procedures, rules, and regulations regarding emergency or disturbance situations
8.Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably with the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications 1. Requires education and experience equivalent to high school graduation.
2. Requires two years maintenance or farming experience preferably associated with the building trades and/or the operation of heavy equipment and machinery.
3. Requires a valid and current Class A Commercial Driver's license with airbrakes designation.
Preferred Qualifications 1. Two (2) years of working knowledge of tools and equipment used in the trades and/or operation of heavy equipment or farm machinery and implements and/or warehousing.
2. Two (2) years of experience in the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
3. One (1) year of experience in the ability to inform visitors of site facilities, programs, rules, and regulations.
4. One (1) year of experience in outdoor recreation.
5. One (1) year of experience in groundskeeping.
Employment Conditions All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois compiles with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities:
1. Ability to pass background check.
2. Ability to obtain pesticide operator's license within 6 months of employment.
3. Requires ability to withstand exposure to the elements on a year-round basis.
4. Requires physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials utilized in the maintenance, repair, and care of site resources, buildings, and grounds.
5. Requires ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds.
6. Requires ability to walk over rough and broken terrain.
Agency Statement DNR Agency Statement Charged with preserving, protecting and promoting Illinois' natural and cultural resources, 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.
Division Statement 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: Mon-Fri 7-3 (May - Oct) Mon - Fri 7-3 and work every 5th weekend (Nov-Apr)
Work Location: Lincoln's New Salem 15588 History Ln, Petersburg, Illinois, 62675
Vicky Fowler
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Posting Group:  Environmental & Natural Resources
This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
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