[CAUT] Job Opening, U. of Michigan, Ann Arbor

[Jim Busby]

Scott, others,

With all the job openings nowadays I rarely see "RPT preferred", etc.
Below it says "technical training from a recognized school of piano
technology, or college graduate with courses in piano technology..." 

What schools are considered "recognized"???? or, what courses qualify
(above)?

When I applied here at BYU it said "RPT or equivalent preferred". A
fellow applied as "certified" because he has his certificate from "the
American School of Piano Tuning", or something like that. I looked into
the "school" and all you needed was to pay the $250.00 or so and
complete 10 lessons. Then, I guess you were certified".

With the salaries listed for the last several posted openings I guess we
have a long way to go...


Jim Busby RPT, BA, MPT, BMF

-----Original Message-----
From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of
Scott E. Thile
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 11:06 AM
To: 'College and University Technicians'
Subject: [CAUT] Job Opening, U. of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Hello folks, Here is a job opening:
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University of Michigan, Ann Arbor:
Job ID: 12274
Job Title: Piano Technician
Job/Career Family: The Arts
State: Michigan
City: Ann Arbor
Job Type: Regular
Full Time: Yes
Date Posted: Oct 05 2007
Job Description and Responsibilities: Market Title: PIANO TECHNICIAN
Working Title: PIANO TECHNICIAN (WITH TUNER DUTIES)
HOURS: Full Time/Flexible schedule to include weekends
FLSA: Non-exempt
SALARY RANGE: $35,000-$39,000

LOCATION: University of Michigan School of Music, Ann Arbor, MI
Tuning Duties: Primary responsibility will be to schedule and provide
for
the periodic tuning and minor repair of pianos in the School of Music,
including practice rooms and classrooms. Emphasis will be on providing
stable tunings in these high-demand, high-use environments. Technician
Duties: Commensurate with skills.

Job Requirements: MINIMUM: Candidate must be an aural tuner familiar
with
advanced temperament checks and techniques. High School Diploma with
technical training from a recognized school of piano technology, or
college
graduate with courses in piano technology. DESIRED: Bachelor of Music
highly
desirable, general music background desirable. Experience in an
institutional setting, such as a school, conservatory or piano house.
Experience with Steinway pianos desirable.

To Apply on-line: http://www.umich.edu/~jobs/

Contact: Robert Grijalva Asst. Prof. and Director Piano Technology
Department University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance Tel.:
734-764-6207 e-mail: pianoman at umich.edu

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Scott E. Thile, RPT
Piano/Instrument Technician
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Dept. of Music, Murray State University
504 Fine Arts Building, Murray, KY 42071
Office Phone: 270-809-4396 
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