What are the responsibilities and job description for the Piano Technician position at Illinois Wesleyan University?
*See full posting on IWU website and follow application instructions as outlined. For full consideration, an IWU application must be submitted.
Reporting to the Dean of Fine and Performing Arts, this position is responsible for maintaining, improving and prolonging the useful life and performance of all keyboard instruments. Will consider full time or part time interest. Illinois Wesleyan is uniquely designated as an “All Steinway School”.
Responsibilities:
- Tune and maintain all concert venue pianos; collaborate with faculty, visiting artists, and students to determine and satisfy needs
- Tune, repair and maintain all classroom pianos and faculty studio pianos in the School of Music
- Tune, repair and maintain all practice room grand pianos and upright pianos in the College of Fine Arts
- Rebuild piano mechanisms as needed; order correct replacement parts, properly fitting and align, rebush keys, touch and tone; regulate all keyboard instruments, including historic instruments
- Determine the instruments that require massive rebuilding and coordinate that accordingly, within budget constraints; rotate pianos as needed to more critical areas to prolong and extend useful life
Requirements:
- High school diploma/GED required
- Registered Piano Technician and Steinway Factory Training required
- Five years related experience
Application Information:
Please download the application at . Feel free to also include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately; position is open until filled. Submit to:
Illinois Wesleyan University
Human Resources, Holmes 209
312 N. Park Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone: (309) 556-3536
Fax: (309) 556-1710
Level 20: $25.06/hr
The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.
An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at www.iwu.edu/diversity.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $25.06 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- To ensure full consideration, have you submitted/emailed the required applicant materials directly to hr@iwu.edu?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Piano tuning: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Piano Technician (Required)
- Steinway Factory Training (Required)
Location:
- Bloomington, IL 61701 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25