Site Technician II

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Site Technician II at Moraine Hills State Park for the Office of Land Management. This position will operate a truck and trailer with a total GCWR of 26,001 or more pounds; operate tractors, batwing mowers, front end loaders, dump trucks, bulldozers, backhoe and other equipment for site construction projects, manage hunter check-in stations, plow and shovel snow, clean and disinfect shower building and restrooms, and perform site lock down and security checks. Moraine Hills State Park is a recreational paradise in northeast Illinois. The waters and wetlands of Moraine Hills are home to abundant wildlife, more than 200 species of birds have been identified at the park. It is a populat place for cyclists, hiking, sking and fishing. We welcome all interested and qualified candidates to apply.  

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of equipment used in the operation of the park at Moraine Hill/Volo Bog.


• Maintains tree removal throughout the Region 2 parks.


• Monitors and repairs site equipment and facilities.


• Participates in providing safety and security of the site, site property, employees, and the visiting public.


• Participates in the Firearm Deer Season.


• 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.

Conditions of Employment

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 complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities:

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.


• Requires possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.


• Requires ability to obtain pesticide/herbicide operator’s license within 6 months of employment.


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


• Requires physical ability to operate and maintain tools, equipment, and materials utilized in the maintenance, repair, and care of site resources, buildings, and grounds.


• Requires ability to lift, carry, and transport loads exceeding sixty pounds.


• Requires ability to walk over rough and broken terrain.


• Requires ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification. 

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. 

Agency and Division Statement

DNR Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois' natural resources, the 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; flexible/remote work schedules may be available for certain positions.

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.