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Job Code:  9379
Job Title:  COMPUTER OPERATOR
Creation Date:  08/01/2003  
Revision Date: 
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt


Job Summary:

Under direct or minimal supervision, to assist in performing routine tasks associated with monitoring and controlling one or more mainframe, mid-range or Intel based servers or auxiliary equipment directly associated with the computer in accordance with detailed instructions.

Major Duties / Critical Tasks:

  • Executes, monitors, and performs recovery on Mainframe batch production and VAX job streams according to schedule provided in the time frame specified.
  • Monitors, understands, and reacts to all system messages on various computing platforms as necessary to insure that all required tasks are completed within time frame specified.
  • Identifies, reports, and assists in correcting computing hardware problems to insure that downtime is kept to a minimum.
  • Operates and maintains printing hardware so that quality and time schedules are met.
  • Routinely displays knowledge/ability to recreate reports, to initiate menu driven functions, to use common JES2 commands, and to issue operating system commands associated with print queues.
  • Distributes reports to appropriate areas so that IS delivery schedules are met within time specified.
  • Reports I/O hardware problems to supervisor within 30 minutes of occurrence to insure downtime is kept to a minimum.
  • Proactively monitors status of printing supplies to insure adequate inventory.
  • Updates and maintains operations documentation.
  • Participates as a team member.
  • Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
  • Performs related duties as required.
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Required Education / Experience:

High school or equivalent and no experience

Equipment: 

Mainframe, mid-range, and Intel based servers.

Working Environment:

Standard hospital, clinical and/or office environment.

Other: 

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code. 

 


Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. 

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