Piano Technician - (STA008449)

Internal Job Posting Only

Responsible for the overall condition and performance of all pianos, harpsichords, celestas and autoharps within the University of Houston�s Moores School of Music. Coordinates the transportation of pianos for all off-site concerts and

1. Responsible for the overall condition and performance of all pianos, harpsichords, celestas and autoharps within the Moores School of Music.
2. Performs regular tuning and maintenance of practice room, studio and concert pianos and maintains them at international quality standards. Diagnoses problems, conducts minor repairs and performs routine rebuilding as needed.
3. Does special tunings and emergency repairs prior to and during recitals and concerts sponsored by the School of Music during the day, evening and weekends.
4. Provides recommendations to the Director on the budgetary and purchasing decisions of instrument inventory, tuning and maintenance.
5. Maintains inventory of parts and supplies required for piano maintenance and provides periodic reports on inventory as needed.
6. Coordinates the transportation of piano moves for all off-site concerts and recitals away from the Moores School of Music.
7. Interprets UH policies and procedures and provides expert knowledge to faculty, staff and interns on basic piano technology, skills and practices.
8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.recitals.

EEO/AA

Qualifications :

Internal Job Posting Only

18 months and 5 years experience

Requires specialized training in basic trades, principles, procedures, practice, routines or techniques in a specific area or trade which might normally be acquired through up to 18 months of education or training beyond the high school level. Vocational competence in the operation of five (5) years of directly job-related experience. Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on a job description addendum.