Piano Technician

Piano Technician

Posting Number: S14780P

Location:

Athens, GA (Athens Area)

Employment Type:

Full Time Employee

Department:
Franklin-School of Music

The Piano Technician supports the Lead Technician in the tuning, voicing, regulation, maintenance, and repair of the school's inventory of 131 pianos and 3 harpsichords
. Responsibilities include ongoing care of instruments in classrooms, practice rooms, faculty studios, performance halls, and preparation for concerts and recitals. This position requires strong independent judgment, problem‑solving ability, and craftsmanship. A standard 40-hour work week is expected, with occasional evening or weekend hours as needed for performance support. This position reports to the Lead Piano Technician.

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

• At least three (3) years of professional institutional piano technician experience
• RPT (Registered Piano Technician) certification from the Piano Technicians Guild preferred

• Comprehensive knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of pianos
• Strong diagnostic skills and the ability to perform corrective repairs independently
• Proficiency in tuning, voicing, and regulating pianos to performance standards
• Skillful and safe use of tools and equipment common to piano technology
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, time‑sensitive responsibilities, and changing schedules
• Demonstrated high‑level tuning proficiency suitable for concert settings; demonstrated experience of tuning, maintaining, and repairing high‑quality concert and institutional pianos
• Completion of manufacturer‑specific or recognized piano technology training

• Normal physical demands required by piano technicians
• Assist in moving pianos, harpsichords, and lifting piano actions

• Perform regular tuning, voicing, regulation, repairs, and rebuilding work as needed (90% of time)
• Prepare instruments for concerts, recitals, and academic use (5% of time)
• Assist in safe movement and relocation of pianos and harpsichords around campus facilities (5% of time)

The position requires a standard 40-hour work week with occasional evening or weekend hours as needed for performance support.

Applicants are requested to provide three recent work references with contact information.

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