Computer Operator jobs in Kansas

A Computer Operator is a role in IT which oversees the running of computer systems, ensuring that the machines, and computers are running properly. The job of a Computer Operator as defined by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics is to "monitor and control ... and respond to ... enter commands ... set controls on computer and peripheral devices. This Excludes Data Entry."...

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Student Computer Operator-Student Hourly
  • University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview

    This position is in the Network Operations Center (NOC) which is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Candidate hired will be trained to handle processes during planned and unplanned staff absences.

    Routine work schedule: Saturday or Sunday 8-4
    NOTE: Routine work schedule will vary at times in order to provide support where needed on all 3 shifts and different days of the week. Advance notice will be given and class schedules are always considered.

    Job Description

    • Answer phone and direct calls.
    • Monitor system consoles, campus network, all data center servers, building and remote site security monitors.
    • Respond to systems and service monitor information and initiate recovery or resolution.
    • Document problems in ticketing system.
    • Assist full-time staff in problem detection, reporting and resolution for all Data Center problems, environmental issues and events.
    • Assist full-time staff in monitoring, problem reporting and quality assurance of nightly production processing.
    • Assist full-time staff on Data Center floor.
    • Project work as assigned.

    Required Qualifications

    1. Enrolled in 6 hours at The University of Kansas.
    2. Grade point average of 2.0 or above.
    3. Previous work experience with computers, as evidenced in application materials.

    Preferred Qualifications

    1. Anticipate longevity exceeding 1 year.
    2. Able to work up to 15-20 hours a week.
    3. Display excellent customer service skills.
    4. Available to work during the summer months and most holidays and breaks.

    Additional Candidate Instructions

    A complete application: online student application.

    Application review will begin
    August 7, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

    Work schedule:

    • varies at times to provide support where needed on all 3 shifts and different days of the week
    • Saturday OR Sunday 8-4
    • work 15-20 hours per week
    • available to work summer months and most holidays and breaks
    NOTE: This posting will close when the position is filled.

    Contact Information to Applicants

    Nancy Baker, nbaker@ku.edu

    Advertised Salary Range

    15.00

    Work Schedule

    15-20 hours per week
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    Posting Information

    • Posting ID: 25098BR
    • Department: Information Technology
    • Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
    • Reg/Temp: Temporary
    • Employee Class: S-Student
  • 1 Month Ago

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Business Development Specialist
  • Harris Computer
  • Kansas, KS FULL_TIME
  • Harris is seeking a Business Development Representative (BDR) to work closely with the leaders in the organization and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) team in continuing Harris’s success in acquiring s...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Support Specialist
  • Harris Computer
  • Kansas, KS FULL_TIME
  • As a Support Specialist, you will provide application support and expertise to both our customers and internal resources. This will involve answering complex questions, contributing to our knowledge b...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Education Software Support Specialist
  • Computer Information Concepts
  • Wichita, KS FULL_TIME
  • This position is a telecommuting / remote employment position however prospective employees must be located in one of CIC’s territory states – CO, IA, IL, KS, MO, NE Job Summary: CIC is looking for Pe...
  • Just Posted

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Help Desk Support Technician
  • Central Computer Distribution
  • Olathe, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Help Desk Support Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in providing technical suppo...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Computer Teacher
  • Youth Tech Inc.
  • Overland Park, KS TEMPORARY,PART_TIME
  • Job Description Youth Tech Inc is seeking a computer teacher/lead instructor for its location inOverland Park, KS. Youth Tech Inc is a non-profit computer camp who is dedicated to providing enrichment...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Computer Operations Associate
  • Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
  • Richmond, VA
  • Computer Operations Associate Job no: 5013803 Work type: Full-Time (Salaried) Location: Richmond (City), Virginia Catego...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Computer Operator
  • Akkodis
  • Akkodis is seeking a 3rd Shift Computer Operator for a contract hire opportunity with our client in Greater Houston, are...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Computer Operator
  • Cynet Systems
  • Albany, NY
  • Job Description Job Description We are looking for Computer Operator for our client in Albany, NY Job Title: Computer Op...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Computer Operator
  • CYNET SYSTEMS
  • Albany, NY
  • Job Description: Pay Range $23hr - $26.50hr Analyze and review incoming traffic count data for completeness and accuracy...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Computer Operator
  • Altum Solutions
  • Seattle, WA
  • *Not open to Corp2Corp* Job Title: Lead Computer Operator Location: Seattle, WA (Onsite daily with rotating shifts) Dura...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Computer Operator
  • Leidos
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Description Computer Operator to support an IT program for The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services Internal Servi...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Computer Operator
  • Leidos
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Description The Digital Modernization Sector is currently hiring a Computer Operator. This position is through August 31...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Computer Operator
  • Leidos
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Description The Digital Modernization Sector is currently hiring a Computer Operator. This position is through August 31...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kansas /ˈkænzəs/ (listen) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita, with its most populated county being Johnson County. Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north; Missouri on the east; Oklahoma on the south; and Colorado on the west. Kansas is named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and divers...
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Income Estimation for Computer Operator jobs
$29,018 to $38,352

Computer Operator
Provide technical support for computers, servers and networks, to include technical support to end-user notifications of systems outages or problems on computers systems, VOIP phones, networks, wide area connectivity, software applications, peripherals, and scanners.
April 29, 2023
Requires three (3) years of experience in operating computers and computer peripheral equipment.
March 24, 2023
Support the integration of additional data types and parameters to accurately represent and display aircraft, vehicles, targets, weapons, structures, ships, threats and other air/land/sea/subsurface/space entities required to support combat training operations.
March 11, 2023
Enter commands as appropriate to computer systems for such duties as restarting or cancelling job processes, resetting passwords, or terminating user sessions.
March 05, 2023
Understand and utilize communication and work tools (phone, e-mail, turnover tools, fax, client training tools, other client specific work tools, etc.
March 04, 2023
Monitor and execute adhoc batch processing on 400 OS platform using the native AS400 command line and customer created screens, or via the IBM Job Scheduler, the Advanced IBM Job Scheduler and ROBOT scheduling tools.
February 20, 2023
Follow the correct escalation procedures within Computer Operations and other Departments who are inter-dependent.
February 19, 2023
Create incidents and trouble tickets in various ticketing tools and keep them updated until resolution and/or until it is handed off to another team.
November 11, 2022
Communicate with operators from previous and following shifts about procedure status and priority, printer performance, and other operational issues.
October 19, 2022
Assist business units, iSeries Administration, Application Support and Programming Support with testing of application processes.
September 24, 2022