Piano Technician

Eastern Michigan University • Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Maintain in good performing order the total inventory of pianos and harpsichords for the Department of Music.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, interpret instructions, and repair pianos, typically acquired through the completion of a high school education and technical school course work, is required.
• Formal training (via school and/or apprenticeship) in piano repair is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required.
• The ability to prioritize and manage time is required.
• Basic technological (computer) skills for email communication, piano inventory spreadsheets, etc. are required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as piano technician with either a piano services company or a school of music is preferred.
• Registered Piano Technician (RPT) or related certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze condition of pianos and harpsichords to determine needed maintenance.
• Tune pianos and harpsichords.
• Make appropriate repairs on instruments, as required.
• Voice (adjust to assure uniform tone quality) pianos and harpsichords.
• Regulate action, assuring efficient and uniform response, on piano and harpsichord keyboards.
• Rebuild pianos and harpsichords to maintain in a new condition, including sound boards, felts, strings, and hammers.
• Perform related Departmental duties, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED