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# Computer Operator I

- **Company:** University of Florida
- **Location:** Gainesville, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $49,795.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** VoIP, Databases, Data Centers, Wi-Fi Technology, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us737b67b9682734c7f092befea0e480dd/eaa

## About the Role

Associate's degree; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Preferred:
The ideal candidate will possess the following experience and skills:

 * Familiar with Infrastructure and Communication Technology data center systems and facilities
 * Familiar with Infrastructure and Communication Technology internal procedures
 * Awareness of current standards and trends in IT and emerging technology

## Description

Associate's degree; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience., UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking an entry-level Computer Operator I to join Infrastructure and Communication Technology, Single Operations Center, a unit within UFIT.
UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator.
Infrastructure and Communication Technology (ICT) is a division of UF Information Technology that
manages the UF Data Center and delivers hosted server, storage, virtualization, database, email, and
related systems, in addition to connecting the University of Florida campuses to the world via high-speed
data, video, Wi-Fi, telecommunications, and VoIP services. This unit also monitors and escalates issues
faced with the university batch processes.
This position is responsible for basic level data center systems operations and will monitor UFIT networking and systems using tools provided. Responds correctly to abnormal conditions and notify on-call support. Follows written and oral instructions for resolving abnormal conditions. Supports with after-hours Help Desk Support and customer calls. This position provides 24 hours/day, 365 days/year coverage via shifts.
Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

 * Monitor & escalate the status and operations of computing and networking systems and provided services for UFIT, including Florida Lambda Rail
 * Actively monitor and address service requests around key processes/jobs that may require modification or notification according to instructions
 * Assist UF Help Desk customers after hours (as needed)


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