Ok folks, this one should be more interesting to some of you! Dr. Peter McAllister, Director, School of Music pointed out that they are an All-Steinway School, and the position includes full health, dental and eye-care benefits, plus vastly reduced tuition costs for any immediate family member to any of the 3 state schools in Arizona. Have a great weekend all! Scott, Murray State, and CAUT Webmaster UA Logo Job Posting Position Information Position Title Piano Technician Job Number 35856 Department 3503-School Of Music College/Division Fine Arts Posted Rate of Pay $37,000 - $45,000 annually Position Type Classified Staff Job Open Date 08-09-2006 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Review Begins on (continues until position filled) 08-16-2006 Benefits Eligible Yes Full Time / Part Time Full Time Days and Schedule to be Worked M-F Number of Hours Worked Per Week 40 Limited to Current UA Employees No Additional Documents Required Letter of Interest Resume Additional Materials Required Position Summary Repairs, tunes, voices and regulates action, and may rebuild vertical and grand pianos using specialized tools and instruments in accordance with professional standards and procedures. May present lectures to classes on piano tuning and related subjects. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement; and more. Duties and Responsibilities * Tunes and voices instruments to achieve the highest level of musical performance; demonstrates discretion and judgment relative to the artistic needs of faculty, students, and visiting artists; provides support for instruments in connection with evening and weekend performances. * Tunes pianos using forks, hammers and electronic tuning devices. * Locates and corrects defects in keyboard, pedals and action assembly. Replaces broken or missing wires. * Regulates and adjusts piano actions accurately to specifications or alters scientifically to facilitate optimum performance. * Confers with faculty members, students and guest artists about individual tuning and special needs for the piano prior to concerts. * Performs emergency repairs and tuning during concerts and recitals as needed. * Maintains records on piano repairs and tuning. * Restores instruments, including analyzing, re-scaling, and redesigning piano components beyond normal factory specifications; rebuilds instruments to include all aspects of sound board, wrestplank, bridge, and complete action mechanism replacement. * Maintains a database for inventory control and service schedules. * Moves pianos to different locations as needed. Arizona Board of Regents Minimum Qualifications Five years of experience as a Piano Technician with a proven record of concert experience, and certified by the American Guild of Piano Tuners within six (6) months of employment; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education. Additional Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications * Knowledge of institutional settings. * Knowledge of Steinway and Sons manufacturing and service procedures. * Knowledge of and skill in tuning, voicing, repairing and action regulation of various piano models and brands. * Knowledge of basic computer software. * Skill in use of piano technician tools such as tuning forks, electronic tuning devices and tuning hammers. * Skill in both verbal and written communication. * Skill in leading the activities of self and others. * Ability to fine tune aurally. Standard Pre-Employment Screening The University of Arizona conducts pre-employment screening for all positions, which includes a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and work history. What kind of criminal background check is required for this position? This position is non-security sensitive and requires a name-based criminal background check Supplemental Pre-Employment Screening None Job Category General As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University of Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA - M/W/D/V Employer. If a job is reposted, you will be unable to apply for it a second time. You can compare the job number of a posted job to the job number on the Application Status page to see if you have already applied for that position. 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