POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Piano Technician
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 2139
GRADE 44
CLASSIFICATION Nonexempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Department Head, Music
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Piano Technician executes tuning, regulation, voicing, repairs, action refurbishing, preventative maintenance, and other duties to maintain the fleet of Missouri State University Music Department’s piano inventory at an optimal level that supports and continues the All-Steinway School designation.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required. Documentation of training at the C.F. Theodore Steinway Technical Academy is required.
Experience: At least five years of experience maintaining pianos at optimal level (detailed performance tunings, action regulation and refurbishing, voicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance of grand and upright pianos) is required. Experience with harpsichord tuning and repair is preferred.
Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Effective interpersonal, collaborative, and customer service skills are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Other: Evening and weekend work is required due to concert and event scheduling.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides specialized piano repair services, including but not limited to tuning, voicing, regulation, repairs, piano action refurbishing, and preventative maintenance.
2. Prepares concert hall pianos for all performances on a regular schedule.
3. Provides recommendations for the optimal maintenance, long-term care, and oversight of the departmental piano inventory, including the development of schedules for tunings, voicing, and regular scheduled maintenance.
4. Provides basic harpsichord tuning and repair, including tuning, plectra replacement, and restringing.
5. Maintain records and provides expertise regarding the effects of humidity and temperature changes on the piano fleet.
6. Maintains ongoing participation in training provided by the C. F. Theodore Steinway Technical Academy.
7. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
8. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the supervisor.
SUPERVISION
The Piano Technician is supervised by the Department Head, Music.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
JUNE 2019
