<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" http-equiv=Content-Type> <META name=GENERATOR content="MSHTML 8.00.6001.19170"> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY bgColor=#ffffff> <DIV>We have had it here in Australia also. I sent them a message suggesting that the majority of techs receiving it are suspicious of it being a scam. No reply!</DIV> <DIV>David Lawson Wangaratta</DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE style="BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px" dir=ltr> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black">From: <A title=pwilliams4@unlnotes.unl.edu href="mailto:pwilliams4@unlnotes.unl.edu">Paul T Williams</A> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">To: <A title=mkurta1@charter.net href="mailto:mkurta1@charter.net">Mike Kurta</A> ; <A title=pianotech@ptg.org href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 12:38 AM</DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">Subject: Re: [pianotech] Fw: Job Opportunity as Piano Technician in uniquePiano Company in Dubai, UAE</DIV> <DIV> </DIV>I've now received it twice.  How much does it pay? How many hours/week.  What is there to do in Dubai unless a billionaire?   No thanks! Paul <TABLE width="100%"> <TBODY> <TR vAlign=top> <TD>From: <TD>"Mike Kurta" <<A href="mailto:mkurta1@charter.net">mkurta1@charter.net</A>> <TR vAlign=top> <TD>To: <TD>"Pianotech" <<A href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A>> <TR vAlign=top> <TD>Date: <TD>01/10/2012 06:38 AM <TR vAlign=top> <TD>Subject: <TD>[pianotech] Fw: Job Opportunity as Piano Technician in unique Piano        Company in Dubai, UAE</TR></TBODY></TABLE> <HR noShade>     Anyone else receiving this message ??     Mike Kurta     ----- Original Message ----- From: <A href="mailto:luxurypianodubai@gmail.com">Piano Dubai</A> To: <A href="mailto:mkurta1@charter.net">mkurta1@charter.net</A> Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 12:36 AM Subject: Job Opportunity as Piano Technician in unique Piano Company in Dubai, UAE NOTE: PLEASE ALSO FORWARD THIS TO INTERESTED FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES <TABLE> <TBODY> <TR> <TD>Location Dubai, UAE <A href="mailto:luxurypianodubai@gmail.com">luxurypianodubai@gmail.com</A> Appointment Type: Regular <TD vAlign=top> <TR> <TD>Category: Skilled Trades <TD>Time Base: Full-Time <TR> <TD>Date Posted: June 22, 2011 <TD>Closing Date: Open Until Filled <TR> <TD colSpan=2>Job Title: Piano Technician Description: Job Title: Piano Technician Full/Part time: Full-time Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: Piano Workshop Classification: Piano Technician About the Position A unique Piano Manufacturer in Dubai/UAE with international customers is looking for a qualified piano technician to tune, maintain, repair, overhaul and/or rebuild pianos in service at the workshop of Dubai Piano in Dubai. This position independently overhauls, building and rebuilds pianos. The candidate will demonstrate piano tuning and repairing skills equivalent to Registered Piano Technician status as defined by the Piano Technicians Guild. This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: -Regular tuning, voicing, and maintenance of pianos; overhaul of grand piano and upright actions including regulation and adjustment, key top and hammer replacements, re-brushing of action centers, and touch-weight adjustments. -Identify and determine the cause of problems with the instruments -Develop and present recommendations for improvement of improvement of established processes and practices. -Research and develop resources that create timely and efficient workflow. -Prepare progress reports Education and Experience Two years of experience in tuning and repairing pianos as well as two years of experience in overhauling and rebuilding piano required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities -Skill in the tuning of pianos instruments at A-440 (cycles per second) in equal temperament. -Familiarity with the construction and rebuilding of pianos in general and grand pianos in particular. -Practical knowledge of grand and upright piano regulation and adjustment. -Judgment of piano value and conditions under which it is possible to restore them economically. -Ability to understand and work with instructors, students and musicians to adapt pianos to individual needs. -Ability to order and maintain a parts inventory. -Ability to perform in a detail-oriented environment. -Ability to handle multiple work priorities, organize and plan work and projects. -Strong oral communication skills. -Must possess excellent customer service and public relations skills. Preferred Qualifications Qualified candidates must be registered Piano Tuner/Technician with the Piano Technicians Guild.  They will have experience and practical knowledge of grand and upright piano regulation and adjustment; minimum of 5 years experience as a piano tuner and 5 years experience as a piano rebuilder. Physical Demands Must be able to lift, carry and move tools and equipment to service pianos. The candidate must be able to remove the action and related parts in both upright and grand pianos without assistance. Work Environment Candidate must be able to work easily in a repair shop environment, utilizing standard piano repair procedures, with sounds exceeding normal levels. Required Application Materials Resume Letter of Interest Telephone Contact Number Note to the Applicant Evidence of degree(s) or certification(s) may be required at time of hire. 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