Posting DetailsPosition Information
Position Number005141Position TitleComputer Operator I - 005141DivisionFinance and AdministrationDepartment140210 - Computer Services CenterMinimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of computer operations experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred QualificationsJob Description Summary
The University of South Alabama's Computer Services Center is seeking to hire a Computer Operator I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Monitors systems proactively, responds to incidents, logs user reported problems, provides technical support, and escalates critical issues such as network outages and security alerts to appropriate teams for resolution.
- Maintains logs to ensure effective shift handovers and generates after action reports documenting incidents, changes, security events, and other operational activities.
- Monitors operations of data center systems and assists with coordinating maintenance activities for data center equipment and infrastructure including environmental systems, UPS systems, generators, power distribution and cabling.
- Assists with the installation and replacement of data center equipment including network hardware, servers, storage arrays, and other data center system components as directed.
- Ensures secure handling, proper logging, and appropriate data destruction for physical media such as removable storage devices, tape backups, and disk drives.
- Serves as the primary point of contact and liaison for third-party vendors, technicians, and University and USA Health system personnel needing physical access to data center equipment, including escorting them and assisting with power and cabling.
- Conducts routine system support including software updates and security patches.
- Operates peripheral equipment including tape drives, printers, diagnostic tools, etc.
- Remains on 24-hour call.
- Remains on campus or returns to campus as specified to ensure comprehensive coverage during university closures, such as weather events that may include hurricanes or major storms.
- Moves equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. and heavier equipment with assistance.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
- Related duties as required.
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date02/14/2026Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * How did you hear about this position?
- USA website
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Facebook
- Word of mouth
- Other
Applicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsOptional Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.
EO Employer - minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at:
http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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