Piano Technician Pool - (Piano Technician) - College of Liberal and Creative Arts

Piano Technician • San Francisco, CA

4d • $30 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Piano Technician will be primarily responsible for tuning the pianos utilized at performances and events in the College of Liberal & Creative Arts facilities. The Piano Technician will make minor adjustments to the tension of a piano's strings, aligning the intervals between their tones so that the instrument is in tune

Requirements

• Ability to tune, regulate and voice a piano to exact specifications; ability to inspect and diagnose problems, and make minor repairs to pianos and related instruments; ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• A thorough knowledge of the principles of design, construction and mechanical operation of pianos; ability to tune, regulate and voice a piano to the exact tonal qualities and touch desired by various individual pianists; and ability to overhaul and rebuild pianos.
• Two years of experience in tuning and repairing pianos, harpsichords, and related instruments; as well as two years of experience in overhauling and rebuilding pianos.
• Completion of a formal training program which provides the individual with the knowledges and abilities required of the position may be substituted for the two years of general tuning and repairing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to tune, regulate, and voice a piano to exact tonal qualities and touch desired by various individual pianists; ability to inspect and diagnose problems, and make minor repairs to pianos; ability to overhaul and rebuilding pianos.
• Ability to function harmoniously in a creative environment involving student and professional musicians.
• Ability to read and write English at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to maintain repair and inventory records on a Macintosh desktop computer.
• In addition to the experience requirement, a degree in Music or a closely related field is desired
• Bias toward collaboration and teamwork.
• Effective oral, written and nonverbal communication skills.
• Customer/Client Focus with an emphasis in problem solving and resolution.
• Personal effectiveness and credibility as demonstrated by interpersonal and professional confidence.
• Diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Piano maintenance and troubleshooting
• Assessing the physical status of the piano.
• Evaluate the sound quality by playing the instrument.
• Tuning pianos by tightening or loosening strings with a tuning hammer.
• Conducting post-tuning sound assessments.
• Ensuring the artist is satisfied with the sound quality
• Demonstrate behaviors that are in line with the User-Friendly Principles (P530C) and Principles of Conduct for a Multi-Cultural University (P30D)
• Demonstrate safe work practices for oneself, others, and the office environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees