Piano Technician

Reporting to the Dean of Fine and Performing Arts, this full-time position is responsible for maintaining, improving and prolonging the useful life and performance of all keyboard instruments. Illinois Wesleyan is uniquely designated as an “All Steinway School”. Intended to be a full-time, 12 month, on-campus position; will consider part-time interest. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off, and access to multiple tuition programs for employees and dependents.

• 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

• High school diploma/GED required
• Registered Piano Technician and Steinway Factory Training required
• Five years related experience

Please download the application .edu/human-resources/job-openings/ . 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:

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Level 20: $25.06/hr (Full time 37.5 hrs/week, annual approx $48k; but will also entertain part time position)

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 .edu/human-resources/Sexual Misconduct Policy .html. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence;

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