<html> Dear List, I am taking a cue from John Musselwhite, who reminds us every week about Piano Chat.  Not that  I've actually tried it yet, but it makes it hard to forget.  Anyway, I thought I would try it with this announcement.  If you are aware of any possible candidates or other suggestions, perhaps you could pass them along to me.   My information is at the bottom.  Thanks. ASSISTANT PIANO TECHNICIAN POSITION Manhattan School of Music, in New York City has full-time staff opening for the position of Assistant Piano Technician, to begin on or after July 1, 1999. Responsibilities include: - Tuning, repair, regulation, voicing, action restoration & rebuilding - Occasional need to assist in moving of instruments - Assisting, when needed, in all aspects of shop maintenance and departmental processes, i.e. scheduling, ordering of supplies, cleaning, etc. - Responding to guidance from head technician but taking initiative, once familiar with procedures and priorities Job Requirements: - Certification from accredited piano technology program or demonstrated equivalent proficiency with additional work experience preferred - Strong tuning skills with concert level capability - Piano Technicians Guild affiliation desirable - Flexible work schedule - Adaptability - Ability to work under pressure of time constraints - Ability to work well with others Please forward cover letter with range of salary expectation and resume. Supporting documents (two letters of reference from professional sources, if available) should follow as soon as possible. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please send to: David Skolnik Head Piano Technician Manhattan School of Music 120 Claremont Avenue New York, NY 10027 212 749-2802, ext 455 212 749-5471 (fax) dskolnik@msmnyc.edu </html>