Supervisor, Keyboard Instruments

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform tuning of pianos in faculty studios, classrooms, practice rooms, rehearsal halls, and concert halls
• Perform repairs as needed, including new strings, action parts, cabinet and bench repairs
• Vacuum pianos as needed and notify Manager of any problems with the piano
• Regulation and voicing of pianos as needed
• Maintain digital pianos in two keyboard labs
• Maintain current inventory of all acoustic and digital pianos in Excel format
• Move celesta, harpsichord and other keyboard instruments as needed
• Supervise piano moving professionals engaged by the Frost School of Music
• Perform tasks related to Purchase Orders for new pianos and piano moving in Workday system
• Affix specialized piano related tasks as assigned by the Manager, Keyboard Instruments
• Maintain collegial relationships and communication with administration, faculty, staff, and students

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience. 5 years of recent work experience in the repair, servicing, tuning and preventative maintenance of acoustic pianos and digital keyboards preferred
• Registered Piano Technician current status with the Piano Technicians Guild recommended
• Knowledge of proper use and care of piano tuning and repair tools
• Demonstrated ability to assess the condition and function of pianos
• Experience in working with harpsichords and other specialty keyboard instruments
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with the manager and other staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently