Mainframe Computer Operator Support
Posted 4 days ago by 1758007624
Negotiable
Outside
Onsite
USA
Summary: The Mainframe Computer Operator Support role involves providing operational support for the United States Government Publishing Office's mainframe data center. Responsibilities include operating high-speed printers, job scheduling, and assisting Production Control staff. The position requires on-site work at the GPO in Washington, DC, ensuring uninterrupted processing of government documents. The role is classified as outside IR35, indicating a flexible working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate high-speed laser and impact printers within the mainframe data center.
- Set up printers based on instructions, load paper, toner, and developer, and organize completed print jobs.
- Unload boxes of paper and forms for print tasks and maintain a clean printer area.
- Support Production Control staff by submitting, scheduling, and tracking jobs using JCL within TSO.
- Lead operators will perform duties while providing leadership on shift.
- Ensure consistent and reliable support of mainframe printing and processing operations throughout the contract period.
- Deliver timely execution of print jobs and accurate handling of scheduled tasks.
- Ensure proper distribution of reports to end-users and maintain equipment provided by the GPO.
Key Skills:
- Experience operating high-speed laser and impact printers.
- Knowledge of job scheduling and monitoring in TSO.
- Ability to handle and track print jobs accurately.
- Strong organizational skills to maintain a clean and efficient printer area.
- Leadership skills for lead operators to guide shifts.
- Familiarity with JCL and mainframe systems.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Washington
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
PROJECT TITLE: Mainframe Computer Operator Support
Client: The United States Government Publishing Office (GPO)
Location: GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE 732 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20401
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: All work will be performed onsite at the GPO.
1.BACKGROUND:
The United States Government Publishing Office (GPO), a legislative branch agency responsible for publishing government business documents, operates a mainframe data center located at North Capitol and H Streets NW, Washington, DC. This SOW describes the ongoing operational support required from computer operators to ensure uninterrupted mainframe data center processing.
2.SCOPE: This SOW encompasses the duties and responsibilities of computer operators supporting the GPO mainframe data center. The scope includes operation of high-speed laser and impact printers, job scheduling and monitoring in TSO, report distribution, printer supply handling, and assistance to Production Control staff.
3.APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: N/A unless required by Acquisitions
4. SPECIFIC TASKS:
- Computer operators will be responsible for operating high-speed laser printers, impact printers, and bursters within the mainframe data center. Duties include setting up printers based on instructions from mainframe computer consoles, loading paper, toner, and developer, and promptly removing and organizing completed print jobs for customer distribution.
- Operators are also responsible for unloading boxes of paper and forms as needed for print tasks, and for maintaining a clean and organized printer area by removing empty printer boxes, toner containers, and loose paper.
- In addition, operators will support the Production Control staff by submitting, scheduling, and tracking jobs using JCL within TSO. They will notify the baling room when recycling bins are full.
- Lead operators will perform the same duties while providing leadership on shift. All work must be performed onsite at GPO under the supervision of the Production Control Lead and Data Center Manager.
5.DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE:
- Throughout the contract period, the contractor shall ensure consistent and reliable support of the GPO s mainframe printing and processing operations.
- Deliverables include timely execution of print jobs, accurate handling and tracking of scheduled tasks, and proper distribution of reports to end-users.
- All deliverables will be reviewed and accepted by the designated GPO Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) based on conformance with project objectives.
- All necessary equipment, including printers and supplies, as well as access to mainframe systems, will be furnished by the Government Publishing Office.