<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:st1="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 11 (filtered medium)">  <title>Message</title> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="Street"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PostalCode"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="State"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceName"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceType"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="address"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"/> <o:SmartTagType namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"/>  <style>  </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple> <div class=Section1> Although the job posting states $15.27/hr, it also says pay grade 40, which on this chart is from $29,556.24 to $51,645.36  <o:p></o:p> <a href="https://san4.dii.utk.edu/pls/portal30/docs/FOLDER/CA_BUD_FIN/PDF/HR/MEETINGS/2005/MAY2005/STARTING%20SALARY%20SCHEDULE%20MATRIX.XLS">https://san4.dii.utk.edu/pls/portal30/docs/FOLDER/CA_BUD_FIN/PDF/HR/MEETINGS/2005/MAY2005/STARTING%20SALARY%20SCHEDULE%20MATRIX.XLS</a><o:p></o:p> Maybe with experience the starting salary is above the minimum.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <div> <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Lawrence</st1:place></st1:City> Becker, RPT<o:p></o:p> Piano Technician<o:p></o:p> College-Conservatory of Music<o:p></o:p> <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Cincinnati</st1:PlaceName></st1:place><o:p></o:p> </div> <div> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'> <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center tabindex=-1> </div> From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of David Ilvedson Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 11:36 PM To: caut@ptg.org Subject: Re: [CAUT] FW: <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Univ.</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Tenn.</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> Job Opening for Piano Technician<o:p></o:p> </div> <o:p> </o:p> It is amazing what is expected for $15.75 and hour:<o:p></o:p> "Must posess ability to tune pianos, including the ability to locate and correct defects in keyboards, action assembly using tools and gauges. Ability o replace faulty, work or broken parts and to replace broken or missing strings. Ability to replace major components such as soundboard, pin block, string, tuning pins, bridges, hammers, action parts and soundboard crack repair, new key coverings, and recapping bridges"<o:p></o:p> How do these positions get filled? David Ilvedson, RPT <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Pacifica</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">CA</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">94044</st1:PostalCode></st1:place> <o:p></o:p> <div style='border:none;border-left:solid black 2.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 4.0pt'> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'> <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center> </div> Original message From: "Scott E. Thile" <SCOTT.THILE@MURRAYSTATE.EDU>To: caut@ptg.org Received: 8/15/2006 8:05:02 PM Subject: [CAUT] FW: <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Univ.</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Tenn.</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> Job Opening for Piano Technician<o:p></o:p> Hello Folks, <o:p></o:p> <div>  <o:p></o:p> </div> <div> I was asked to post this position announcement on the CAUT website, which I will, but also thought I'd forward it to the list. All the best, Scott, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Murray</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p> </div> <div>  <o:p></o:p> </div> <div> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'> <hr size=3 width="95%" align=center> </div> </div> <div> University of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Tennessee</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> of Music announces Piano Technician Staff Position  Full-time 12-month appointment starting as soon as possible. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. Registered Piano Technician (RPT) member of Piano Technician’s Guild required. For complete position description: www.music.utk.edu . Send letter of application (no email applications), curriculum vitae, and at least three current (within last 12 months) letters of recommendation to: Chair, Piano Technician’s Search, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Music</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>, The University of Tennessee, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">1741 Volunteer Blvd.</st1:Street>, <st1:City w:st="on">Knoxville</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">TN</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">37996-2600</st1:PostalCode></st1:address>. Email: music@utk.edu. DEADLINE Oct 1, 2006, or until position is filled. Email: music@utk.edu Web: www.music.utk.edu <o:p></o:p> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>