PIANO TECHNICIAN

Payroll Title: Piano Technician

Job Code: 008773

Job Open Date: 1/4/24

Application Review Begins: 1/22/24; open until filled

Department Code (Name): MUSC (MUSIC DEPT)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): TX (Technical)

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff (Career)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: STEPS

Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $33.98 to $40.91/hr.

Full Salary Range: Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $33.98 to $40.91/hr. The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $33.98 to $40.91/hr.

Work Location: Music - 301

Working Days and Hours: M-F; 8:00am - 5:00pm, occasional nights and weekends

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations)

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:

The UC Santa Barbara Department of Music is a dynamic community of distinguished faculty performers, composers, and scholars, talented and promising graduate and undergraduate students, and a dedicated team of professional staff. We are a multi-faceted department with a fully established research and professional programs with degrees in composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, and multiple areas of music performance. The department also puts on a wide range of productions from large operas to small world music series ensembles and everything in between. For more information about our department, please visit htps://www.music.ucsb.edu

Benefits of Belonging:

Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC

Brief Summary of Job Duties:

The Piano Technician performs the full range of Tuner/Technician duties associated with the tuning, regulating, voicing, repair, adjustments, rebuilding and renovation of grand and upright pianos, harpsichords and other keyboard instruments. Oversees the Instrument Maintenance Shop operations including inventory and maintenance records of all Music Department Instruments. Manages the department's instruments. Assists in productions and operations as a member of the Production Team.

Required Qualifications:

• 4-6 years Piano tuning.
• 1-3 years Piano maintenance.
• High School Diploma, or a General Education Diploma and four years of experience in all phases of piano technology including at least two years of experience in the renovation and rebuilding of pianos; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of tuning for musical productions and live performances.
• Solid ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure of deadlines, with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a staff team member.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of MS Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and/or training.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Flexible/variable hours and work days totaling 40 hours a week to accommodate department's performance and rehearsal schedule. Occasional night and weekend work hours.
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
• Satisfactory conviction history background check

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

65% Piano Tuning - Tunes, voices and regulates instruments to specifications desired by the faculty. Repairs soundboards, bridges, pinblocks, restrings plates, rebuilding and/or adjust damper assemblies, pedal lyre assemblies, key frames and keys.

15% Instrument Management - Oversees the inventory, maintenance, repair, and replacement for all departmentally-owned instruments. Keeps an accurate inventory along with maintenance and repair records. Estimates and submits for recommendation, necessary labor and material costs for repair and renovation of all department instruments & keyboards, including pianos (acoustic and electric), harpsichords, organs, celeste and other various instruments.

10% Maintenance Shop Management - Manages the Instrument Maintenance Shop which includes responsibilities for shop and tool safety and confirming with the requirements of OSCHA and other agencies. Handles administrative tasks in relation to other job duties such as procurement of parts & supplies, recordkeeping and retention, planning & organization, tracking of expenses, and other administrative functions.

10% Event/Production Management & Operations - As a part of the Production Team, assists in the logistics, preparation, and execution of departmental events, productions, and performances. Supervises or assists in the relocation and transportation of instruments, staging and preparation for performances and other events. Provides oversight and training to team members on proper transportation and handling methods

UC Vaccination Programs Policy - With Interim Revisions:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs - With Interim Revisions.*
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals** must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit:

* UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information - https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information
* University of California Policy on Vaccinations - With Interim Revisions - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

*Note: The Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Interim Revisions was updated effective August 16, 2023. A systemwide review of this policy will take place in Fall 2023 with an expected issuance/effective date in early 2024.

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