Piano Tuner - Music
Laramie, WY 
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Job Description

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.

JOB TITLE:

PIANO TUNER

JOB PURPOSE:

Plan, schedule, and carry out the tuning and maintenance of Music Department and University keyboard instruments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Tune and maintain keyboard instruments (piano and harpsichord).
  • Prepare and tune pianos and/or harpsichords for all guest artist performances.
  • Prepare keyboard instruments for all faculty and student recitals during the academic year.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  • Attend and participate in training and other professional development activity.
  • Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives.

This position has been deemed essential as addressed in the University of Wyoming's Employee Handbook. Employees in essential positions may be required to work during emergency closures and winter closure based on the nature of their job duties and the reasons for the closure.

COMPETENCIES:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Consistency
  • Technical/Professional Knowledge
  • Work Prioritization & Management
  • Quality Orientation
  • Independence

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Vocational School, On-the-Job Experience, or Associate's degree

Experience: 1 year work-related experience

Required licensure, certification, registration, or other requirements: Certified Piano Technician

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

  • Concert level in tuning, regulations and voicing of pianos.
  • Restringing, pinblock replacement and action block replacement.
  • Work standards in the rebuilding and maintenance of pianos and related instruments.

Skills and Abilities to:

  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Establish priorities and demands of high traffic department.
  • Maintain and repair pianos and harpsichords.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.

HIRING STATEMENT:

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
Day
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
1+ years
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