[CAUT] CCM job opening

Thu May 13 17:59:42 MDT 2010

Oh, oh...what is the problem with the Boston 118s?   I just tuned one and thought it was very nice.  
If there is a consensus towards a certain Boston model, I'd like to know?

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Jim Busby" <jim_busby at byu.edu>
To: caut at ptg.org
Received: 5/13/2010 4:47:50 PM
Subject: Re: [CAUT] CCM job opening

>Alan, all,

>Indeed it is! And with new S&S pianos that Eric has probably worked the bugs out 
>ofâ€¦ And,  I seem to recall that there are no Boston 118s uprights. THAT is another 
>plus. When I was at Oberlin I really liked the area too. Hmmmmâ€¦..

>Jim Busby

>From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of 
>reggaepass at aol.com
>Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 3:27 PM
>To: caut at ptg.org
>Subject: Re: [CAUT] CCM job opening

>Hi Eric (and list),

>Will the person filling this position be working under your supervision?  If so, 
>potential candidates should know that the opportunity to learn from Eric is a huge 
>plus/benefit/value-added-aspect of this job.
>Alan Eder
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>From: Wolfley, Eric (wolfleel) <WOLFLEEL at UCMAIL.UC.EDU>
>To: 'caut at ptg.org' <caut at ptg.org>
>Sent: Thu, May 13, 2010 1:58 pm
>Subject: [CAUT] CCM job opening

>Hi All,

>This opening was just posted on the University of Cincinnati Website and will be in 
>the Journal and on the CAUT Page as well (Scott, are you listening in?)

>Salary range is $28,730 to $45,892 depending on qualifications with the midpoint 
>being a realistic figure given the economic climate here. Benefits are excellent. The 
>job will be mostly tuning and regulating studio, rehearsal and classroom pianos with 
>some concert work sprinkled in. Workload is approximately 90 pianosâ€¦mostly new 
>Steinway and Boston. No weekend or evening hours are required with very 
>infrequent exceptions. Click on the link below for more detailsâ€¦

>Piano Technician (210PV0570)

>The University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), an "All Steinway 
>School" seeks to fill a Piano Technician position to tune and maintain assigned pianos 
>and other keyboard instruments. Share concert tuning duties as assigned for more 
>than 1,000 performances and recitals a year in 6 CCM venues. Maintain instruments 
>in assigned faculty studios, practice rooms and classrooms. Assist in maintaining 
>service and inventory records. Work with scheduling office to coordinate assigned 
>tuning and maintenance service with scheduled activities. Perform various 
>refurbishing and service work in CCM shop. This position will require extensive 
>experience in all aspects of piano tuning and repair. Proven skill in regulation and 
>voicing of Steinway pianos is essential. Experience in working with harpsichords and 
>other historic instruments including experience in working with historic temperaments 
>is a plus.

>Job Description: Under general supervision from a designated supervisor, maintain 
>pianos and harpsichords at the College Conservatory of Music.

>Min. Quals.: Bachelors degree with 1 year experience; OR associate degree with 3 
>years experience OR 5 years experience. Degree must be in Music or related field. 1 
>year experience with a master craftsman.

>Ideal Qualifications: Registered Piano Technician status in Piano Technicians Guild 
>preferred. Experience in a college or university setting a plus. Strong verbal and 
>written communications skills desired. Use of Microsoft Office including Access 
>database applications a plus.

>To apply for position (210PV0570), please see 
>www.jobsatuc.com<http://www.jobsatuc.com>

>The University of Cincinnati is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. UC 
>is a smoke-free work environment.

>Eric Wolfley, RPT
>Director of Piano Services
>College-Conservatory of Music
>University of Cincinnati