Computer Jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Requisition No: 875516

Agency: Department of Lottery

Working Title: OPS - COMPUTER SYSTEMS OPERATOR - 36999941

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 36999941

Salary: $17.00 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 05/22/2026

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OPS - COMPUTER SYSTEMS OPERATOR

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF THE LOTTERY – DIVISION OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS OPERATIONS

Open Competitive Opportunity

This requisition will be used to fill 1 OPS Part-Time position at $17.00. The shift information is as follows:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11PM to 8AM

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position is part of a team focused on operating and monitoring multiple central and backup site servers, various job schedulers, peripheral equipment, and other computer environments.

WORK PERFORMED (Note: The omission of specific statements does not prevent management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

• Check production jobs frequently and make necessary corrections to complete assigned work on schedule.

• Operate computer systems components and its peripheral equipment.

• Monitor environment and power supplies for proper operating conditions.

• Document problems and actions by completing Operator logs.

• Train team members as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of PC experience in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• A good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Knowledge of computing systems operations terminology.
• Knowledge of basic IT terminology and procedures
• Knowledge of IT operations, equipment, procedures, and workflow.
• Skills in the operation of a variety of data processing equipment.
• Skills in the operation of computer peripheral equipment.
• Good time management skills
• Skill in operating a variety of data processing equipment.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to determine priorities.
• Ability to interpret and respond to computer error messages.
• Ability to detect equipment malfunctions and contact proper support staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, peers, supervisors, technical staff, and users.
• Ability to communicate technical data processing information effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to complete work assignments on time and work with other technical staff.
• Ability to follow operational and maintenance procedures, understand the reasoning behind these procedures, and explain their benefits to others.
• Ability to make timely and accurate decisions during normal operating conditions and critical situations.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate technical IT information effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of experience in the operation of a personal computer and computer peripheral equipment, or

A high school diploma or its equivalent, and one (1) year of experience in the operation of a personal computer and computer peripheral equipment, and the completion of a program of study from a vocational/technical school or data processing vendor in an area of data processing (excluding data entry).

College coursework may be substituted for one year of the required work experience provided the course work included at least four (4) courses in an area of data processing other than data entry.

Special Note: Applicants may be required to submit proof of educational attainment to confirm eligibility for employment consideration or appointment to positions in this class.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.