Piano Technician - Pittsburgh, United States - Duquesne University

Description

Piano Technician - School of Music


Salary:
Commensurate with experience


Benefits:
Generousbenefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirementmatch, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at


Location:
School of Music


Position Status:
Full-time


Hours:
Varied

Position Number: 436000/10-910


FLSA Status:
Exempt


POSITIONSUMMARY:

The Piano Technician is responsible for the repair and maintenance of 70+pianos located in the Mary Pappert School of Music.

In addition to that, maintenance and repairof pianos located throughout the Duquesne University campus, including in theChapel, Student Union Ballroom, Genesius Theater, School of Medicine and thePower Center Ballroom.

DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains tuning of piano inventory

Must be available for pre-eventtunings for performances (including those given by guest artists), studentrecitals (when requested), masterclasses, and recordings, in coordination withthe MPSOM Manager of Academic Support.

Work will be necessary on nights andweekends

Regulate and voice pianos

Performs repair work on pianos andpiano benches, and provides information to Manager of Academic Support forordering materials needed for these repairs

Develops, oversees, and enforcespolicies and procedures for student use of pianos

Traveling when necessary for schoolevents

Completes other duties as assigned


REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Experience working inboth the private and public sector is required.

Experience tuning concert grand pianos for performance isrequired.

1-3 years of work related experience.

Valid driver's license in good standing.


Preferredqualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Music from an accredited institution.

Experience tuning for adealer, especially a Steinway dealership, is preferred

RegisteredPiano Technician (Piano Technicians Guild) preferred within 2 yearsof hire.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination ofexperience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilitiesrequired to perform the essential job functions.

This includes, but is notlimited to, the following:
Candidatemust possess excellent tuning, regulating and voicing skills for working on ourvariety of pianos, from concert grands to uprights. Must have excellent communication skills tocollaborate with a diverse population of musicians, facilities manager andadministration. Must be a self-starter,and a highly organized individual. To possess the ability to rebuild grandpianos action is a preferred skill for the ideal candidate.

Ability to problem solve and prioritize isessential to this position.

The job should be completed on site, and it ispreferred if no outside workshop is subcontracted for additional repairs.

The candidate must have their own tool set.

Commitment to the University's values of diversity, equity and inclusion, andrecognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity andrespect consistent with the University's Mission.

Demonstrated experience with, andunderstanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students,faculty, staff and others).

Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with the UniversityCommunity.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.

Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community.

APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references.

Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University valuesequality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer.

Weaspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflectscontemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campuscommunity.

We particularly encourage applications from members ofunderrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membershipin this region's HERC ).

We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university andits Spiritan heritage byvisiting invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which theysee their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community andfurthering its mission.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.