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Date: Sep 2, 2026

Location:

Shabbona, IL, US, 60550

Job Requisition ID: 58439

Job Requisition ID: 58439Opening Date: 09/02/2026

Closing Date: 09/17/2026

Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Class Title: SITE TECHNICIAN II - 41132Skill Option: UMP CertificateBilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,747 a month; Full Range: $4,747 - $6,446 a month

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: Nov 1 - April 30: Tues.-Sat., 8am to 4pm; May 1 - Oct. 31: Tues.-Thurs., 8am to 4pm, Fri.-Sat., 10:30am to 6:30pm; Scheduling subject to change based on operational needs. The ability to work the in-season holidays is required.

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office

Headquarter Location: Shabbona - 4201 Shabbona Grove Rd - Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area

Work County: DeKalb

Agency Contact: Vicky Fowler, vicky.fowler@illinois.gov, 217-785-5387

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.

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire a Site Technician 2 at Shabbona Lake State Park for the Office of Land Management. This position will use their skills to perform routine tasks in the operation, mainteance, and improvement of site grounds and satelite locations. This will include repairs to vehicles and equipment, maintenance of buildings and grounds, and tasks related to outdoor recreational program. Shabbona Lake State Park is 1,550 acres located in Shabbona Township, Dekalb county. Shabbona Lake is a man-made lake created in 1975 and contains a 15-acre seasonal nesting area for migratory waterfowl. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

Under direction, participates in the maintenance and improvedments to all site structures, facilities, grounds, trails, waterways, day use areas at Shabbona Lake State Park and its satellite locations
Participates in site grounds maintenance
Maintains site vehicles and equipment
Cleans and disinfects restrooms and shower buildings
Assists in implementing safety and security programs at the site
Issue and collects fees for camping permits and licenses
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualification

Requires education and experience equivalent to high school graduation and two years maintenance or farming experience preferably associated with the building trades and/or 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 in following written and oral instructions
One (1) year of experience in 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 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 obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification
The conditions of employment listed here are incoporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

Agency and Division Statements

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 57 Historic Sites, Monuments, and Memorials. OLM facilitates activities from small group interpretive programming at Historical Sites, to hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, and camping.

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).

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