Music Instrument Repair Technician - Mesa, United States - Mesa Public School

Mesa Public School

Verified Company

Mesa, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Music Instrument Repair Technician

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Base Rate:

***$21.55

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a five-year maximum

New hire education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

B23, 12 months

Hours:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

FSLA:

Non-Exempt

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

OVERVIEW:

To clean, repair, and maintain district instruments with emphasis on bowed instruments for orchestra use; to perform preventive maintenance to ensure availability and musicality of instruments; to maintain inventory and accurate recordkeeping of musical instruments; and to assist with other instrument repair as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school education or equivalent; mechanical aptitude and good manual dexterity; trade school certificate preferred
Minimum four years experience repairing and rebuilding/refurbishing orchestra instruments
Knowledge of repair procedures for all orchestra instruments (excluding harp and piano)
Skilled in the use of musical instrument repair tools (i.e. drill press, lathe, grinders, etc) and repair techniques
Possess, or ability to obtain, valid Arizona driver's license
Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, assess and perform needed repairs and/or refurbishing for orchestra instruments to ensure high standards of tone, pitch, and playability
Ability to organize, prioritize, take initiative and meet deadlines with an accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions, change in assignments and minimum supervision
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with teachers, students, district personnel at all levels, and outside agencies
Ability to stand for long periods of time; to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Respond to work order requests for service to district musical instruments throughout the district
Examine instruments and determine actions needed to restore musical instruments to proper performance levels and established industry standards
Troubleshoot and perform needed repairs on district musical instruments
Establish a preventive maintenance on district musical instruments
Coordinate the delivery and/or pickup of musical instruments with schools/sites to ensure timeliness of service
Establish and maintain computerized inventory of musical instruments and order replacement parts to ensure adequate supply inventory and availability
Inspect and tag new and used musical instruments and equipment to ensure inventory availability
Maintain accurate recordkeeping to ensure reliable retrieval of data; conduct inventories and accurately prepare needed reports
Assist with other instrument repair as required
Regular and ontime attendance required
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

SUPERVISION
Supervisor, Music Department Specialist