Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois’ natural 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.

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

The Office of Land Management is seeking individuals with a desire to aid the DNR with the maintenance and cleanliness of the state's parks and historic sites. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Short Description

Under immediate supervision, performs routine manual labor in maintaining the safety and visual aspects of the site.

Job Responsibilities

Assists in the maintenance of building and grounds by cutting grass, weeds and brush; cleaning culverts; loading and loading trucks and cars;

Applies patches to concrete and asphalt to road surfaces; rakes lawns, and shovels snow; digs post holes; repairs fences.

Assists in servicing equipment; cleans repairs and erects signs; cuts and hauls firewood; paints and repairs equipment.

Makes periodic rounds of the site for fires, prowlers, etc.; may issue camping permits and assign camping spaces.

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the
duties enumerated above.

Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development to the completion of eight years of elementary school;

Requires possession of an appropriate and valid Illinois driver's license;

Requires ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions;

Requires ability to operate simple equipment, machinery and tools .

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of eight years of elementary school.

Employment Conditions

Ability to work outside for long periods of time

Ability to pass a background check

Must have a valid and current driver's license

Must at least be 17 years old or older to apply

State law requires that as a condition of employment: Every male less than 27 years old must be registered with the Federal Selective Service System (20 ILCS 415/8d.1)