Job Requisition ID: 57863
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 08/18/2026
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
County: Pope
Number of Vacancies: 1
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 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.

*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

Why Work for Illinois?

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire a Site Technician 2 for Golconda Marina/Dixon Springs. This position will use their skills to maintenance and repair the site buildings, grounds, and equipment, and operates truck with air brakes and trailer with a GCWR of 26,001 or more pounds to transport equipment to and from the site. This position will also assist with sales, safety, and security of the sites. We welcome interested 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 Golconda Marian and Dixon Springs State park.
Makes, maintains, and installs signs
Perform routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment by changing oil, fluids, filters, spark plugs and belts
Performs semi-skilled cyclical and routine maintenance work to site buildings, and public use areas by performing a wide range of duties associated with various building trades
Assists with sales and the safety and security of the sites
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

Working knowledge of tools and equipment used in the trades and/or 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
One (1) year of experience in outdoor recreation
One (1) year of experience in groundskeeping

Employment Conditions

Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
Requires a valid and current Class A Commercials Driver's license with air brakes designation
Ability to obtain pesticide operator's license within 6 months of employment
Physical ability to operate and maintan 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 obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification

Agency and Division Statements

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, vision health and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs.

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 56 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: Tues. - Sat. 8am - 4pm w/ 1/2 lunch
Headquarter Location: Golconda, 24 Park Rd, Golconda, Illinois, 62938
Work County: Pope
Agency Contact: Vicky Fowler
Email: vicky.fowler@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-5387
Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.

This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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