Mainframe Production Operator – Onsite DC Shift Lead

JLGOVLLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

JLGOV LLC is seeking experienced Mainframe Computer Operators to support onsite production operations for a federal mainframe data center in Washington, DC. The role requires hands-on mainframe production processing, high-speed and impact printers, and JCL/TSO/ISPF proficiency, with full onsite shifts.

The position covers Computer Operator and Shift Lead assignments; starting December 2026. 100% onsite in Washington, DC with standard daytime and evening shifts, and a background check/drug test.

Qualifications

• Direct mainframe or enterprise data center operations experience.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed laser printers.
• Hands-on experience with impact printers.
• Experience with bursters or similar print-processing equipment.
• Working experience with JCL.
• Working experience with TSO and/or ISPF.
• Experience submitting, scheduling, monitoring, tracking, or troubleshooting production jobs.
• Experience supporting production-control or batch-processing operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine printer and job-processing issues.
• Ability to work onsite for the full assigned shift.
• Ability to handle paper, forms, toner, and production materials as required.
• Reliable attendance and professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed laser printers, impact printers, and bursters.
• Load paper, toner, developer, and forms.
• Submit, schedule, monitor, and track jobs using JCL within TSO/ISPF.
• Organize completed print jobs for distribution.
• Support Production Control staff.
• Escalate printer or system malfunctions to appropriate maintenance personnel.
• Maintain an orderly production area and support continuous shift operations.
• Coordinate shift activities.
• Monitor completion of scheduled work.
• Escalate unresolved operational issues.
• Support shift turnover and continuity.
• Coordinate with Government Production Control and Data Center personnel.

Skills

Mainframe operations

Print equipment handling

Onsite work reliability

Troubleshooting

Tools

JCL

TSO

ISPF

Job description

JLGOV LLC is seeking experienced Mainframe Computer Operators to support onsite production operations for a federal mainframe data center in Washington, DC. The role requires hands-on mainframe production processing, high-speed and impact printers, and JCL/TSO/ISPF proficiency, with full onsite shifts.

The position covers Computer Operator and Shift Lead assignments; starting December 2026. 100% onsite in Washington, DC with standard daytime and evening shifts, and a background check/drug test.