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Computer Operator

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Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026 CLOSED ON 8/18/2026

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Description

TEKsystems client in Rochester, NY is hiring a Computer Operator on a contract to hire basis! On a nightly basis, this candidate will be responsible for data center operations on site in Rochester, NY location. They will be involved with managing the monitoring schedule of the Data Center, ensuring batch streams are running on time, reporting errors to programming support when needed, monitoring the environmental (heating/cooling of the data center), providing morning status reports, and doing shift turnover. They don't need a ton of prior experience doing this, as they will be taught and trained on these fundamentals and have tools provided to help them do so. Shifts are as follows on an alternating weekly schedule...

Week 1: 9.5 Hours

Week 2: 12.5 Hours

The shifts are generally either 12 hours starting at 9p, or 9.5 hours starting at either 9p or midnight.

Schedule includes working every other Fri/Sat/Sun, and holidays as schedule dictates.

Week 1: 10 Hours (Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Week 2: 12.5 Hours(Monday, Tuesday, Friday)

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor data center systems, alerts, and environmental conditions
  • Perform basic hardware tasks such as server reboots, cable management, and equipment installation
  • Follow standard operating procedures for incident response and escalation
  • Maintain accurate documentation and ticket updates
  • Support security protocols and access controls
  • Work cooperatively with IT teams and vendors as needed

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical coursework or certifications a plus
  • Basic understanding of computer hardware and IT concepts
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work shifts, including nights or weekends if required
  • Physical ability to lift equipment and work in a data center environment

Skills

Support, customer service, hardware, troubleshooting, data center, administrative support, A certification, Associates/Bachelors degree in IT.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rochester,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.

>About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $19 - $21

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