>PIANO TECHNICIAN >School of Music. Wage: $12.74. Personally, I find that insulting! As long as someone keeps accepting this "McDonald's" wages, Piano Technicians will barely above the janitor...I bet the janitor gets paid more! David I. Basic Function and Responsibility: Independently manages and maintains piano inventory; performs general maintenance and complex rebuilding and repairs; maintains records. Characteristic Job Duties: Diagnosis problems, rebuilds and performs complex repairs on pianos and harpsichords (e.g., repairs and/or replaces action, strings, hammers, shanks, soundboards). Maintains records of inventory, tuning, repairs, rebuilding, moving, etc.; provides periodic reports on inventory to Director. Maintains piano shop; orders, and/or purchases necessary tools and parts; maintains technical library. Arranges for piano moves; makes recommendations to Director concerning piano maintenance, tuning and purchases. Serves as campus and community liaison for piano related concerns. May train and direct student or temporary employees. Performs related duties as required. Qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities): High school diploma or equivalent plus formal training in piano structure, maintenance, mechanical procedure, tuning, and repair. A minimum of four years experience in piano tuning and repair. Microsoft Access is required. Professional standing in Piano Technician's Guild preferred. Requirements: Must successfully pass a physical examination and possess a valid Ohio driver's license. Work Schedule: Normally, forty hours per week Monday through Friday. However, some evening and weekend hours will be required. Application Deadline: May 30, 2000. A comprehensive listing of essential functions is available in the Personnel Department.
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