Piano Technician

Principal Duties And 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.