St. Paul Public Housing Agency resident councils operate community Computer Labs. There are two family site labs and one at each of our 16 hi-rises. Our current contractor is moving on and we are seeking someone who is versed in hardware, software, security and working with low-income populations. The Contractor will be responsible for overall maintenance, make recommendations about software needs and hardware replacement. A more detailed description is below:

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this Agreement is for Contractor to manage IT projects for the PHA at McDonough and Mt. Airy Homes Computer Labs and the PHA owned hi-rises.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR:

• Revise the Computer Manual on an 'as needed’ basis, providing updates on remote site visits;
• Provide regular updates to the Resident Initiatives Program Coordinator and Council Coordinator;
• Resolve existing computer issues as assigned;
• Complete monthly computer analysis at each housing site to ensure computers are operating properly;
• Respond to requests for service within three business days;
• Contractor is expected to be available on-call remotely and will provide services during evening and weekend hours beginning upon the signing of this Agreement by both parties;
• Provide training to Computer Peers as needed
• Oversee and maintain current licensing and software both cloud and client-based

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PHA:

• Provide regular oversight, guidance, monitoring, support and assistance to the Contractor;
• Process all payments and reimbursements to Contractor within 15 business days;
• Allow access to housing sites, computer labs and hi-rise computers via Team Viewer to complete work;

The Contractor will be paid $25.00/hr. up to a maximum of $8.000 per year. If interested, please contact: Diane Anastos at 651-783-6839 or diane.anastos@stpha.org.