Piano Technician

Position Summary

The Piano Technician supports the Lead Technician in the tuning, voicing, regulation, maintenance, and repair of the school’s inventory of 131 pianos and 3 harpsichords. Responsibilities include ongoing care of instruments in classrooms, practice rooms, faculty studios, performance halls, and preparation for concerts and recitals.

This position requires strong independent judgment, problem-solving ability, and craftsmanship. A standard 40-hour work week is expected, with occasional evening or weekend hours as needed for performance support. This position reports to the Lead Piano Technician.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform regular tuning, voicing, regulation, repairs, and rebuilding work as needed. (90%)
• Prepare instruments for concerts, recitals, and academic use. (5%)
• Assist in safe movement and relocation of pianos and harpsichords around campus facilities. (5%)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of pianos.
• Strong diagnostic skills and the ability to perform corrective repairs independently.
• Proficiency in tuning, voicing, and regulating pianos to performance standards.
• Skillful and safe use of tools and equipment common to piano technology.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, time-sensitive responsibilities, and changing schedules.
• Demonstrated high-level tuning proficiency suitable for concert settings.
• Demonstrated experience of tuning, maintaining, and repairing high-quality concert and institutional pianos.
• Completion of manufacturer-specific or recognized piano technology training.