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# Mainframe Computer Operator

- **Company:** UNITECH CONSULTING, L.L.C.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Job Control Language (JCL), Laser Printing, Mainframes, Tso/ispf
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18069984?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18069984%2FMainframe-Computer-Operator-D-C-Washington

## About the Role

Candidate must have substantive hands-on experience in a mainframe data center environment with all three of the following:

 * High-speed laser printers
 * Impact printers
 * Burster equipment

## Description

* Setting up and operating printers in response to mainframe console instructions.
 * Loading paper, toner, developer, forms, and related supplies.
 * Removing and organizing completed print jobs for customer distribution.
 * Monitoring equipment and reporting or coordinating resolution of printer/system malfunctions.
 * Job submission, scheduling, monitoring, and tracking using JCL within TSO.
 * Experience working in TSO/ISPF environments.
 * Supporting Production Control and report-distribution activities.
 * Handling paper/forms and maintaining the printer-production work area.

Schedule: One Operator assigned with the Lead on each shift:

 * Shift 1: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, Monday-Friday
 * Shift 2: 3:00 PM-11:30 PM, Monday-Friday, * Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling.
 * No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.
 * Message frequency will vary depending on the application process.Msg & data rates may apply.
 * OPT out at any time by texting "Stop".


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