Piano Technician - 24448BR
Piano Technician
Piano Technician
Department:
Music
Location/Division:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Position Overview
The University of Kansas School of Music seeks a Piano Technician to execute the tuning, regulation, voicing, repairs, preventive maintenance and other duties to maintain the piano inventory at an optimal level. Although inventory varies, approximately 135 instruments are in use at the Lawrence Campus. The successful candidate will require education or experience in the field and be able to contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.
Job Description
95% Produce quality tunings and perform routine repairs, including string replacement and maintenance on a variety of piano brands. Perform concert preparation for performance pianos in the School of Music and other locations as needed. Perform fine regulation and voicing, cleaning, lubricating, aligning, leveling, hammer filing, traveling parts, etc. on University pianos, including those used for practice by our piano students. Document and maintain records on repairs and maintenance activities. Identify facility issues related to humidity and temperature which adversely impact the instrument longevity.
5% Other related tasks as assigned.
5% Other related tasks as assigned.
Position Requirements
Onsite- Lawrence Campus, Murphy Hall, RM 232, 785-864-3467
Required Qualifications
- Certification as a Registered Piano Technician (RPT) by the Piano Technicians Guild (PTG), or a minimum of 5 years experience in the tuning, repair, and maintenance of pianos in a full-time position, as demonstrated in application materials.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills as demonstrated by application materials, interview, and references.
- Experience in parts replacement of piano actions. Minimum of 5 years experience, as shown in application materials.
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional certifications or continuing education in the field of piano technology is desired.
- Ability to organize, schedule, assess, and manage a large and diverse piano inventory under high-use conditions.
- Specialized training and/or experience with Steinway or harpsichord tuning/repair.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application will include a cover letter and a resume. Apply online and submit a letter describing your qualifications for this position. Only complete applications will be considered.
Review of applications begins on March 01, 2023 and continues as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants. To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date.
Review of applications begins on March 01, 2023 and continues as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants. To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date.
Contact Information to Applicants
Lisa Shaw: lshaw@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$24.04 per hr / $50,000+ full KU benefits package. Commensurate with experience
Work Schedule
40 hours, schedule determined between candidate and supervisor. Evening and weekend work may be required.
Application Review Begins
01-Mar-2023
Anticipated Start Date
01-May-2023