UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Senior Piano Technician
Job Code: 171211
Grade:
00
OT Eligible:
Yes
Comp Approval:
8/3/2015
JOB SUMMARY:
Maintains and makes major repairs of pianos and harpsichords used by the School of Music. May
supervise and provide guidance to Piano Technicians and Assistant Piano Technicians.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
*E/M/NA
% TIME
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______ Provides specialized technical services to maintain and repair all pianos and
harpsichords. Inspects, tunes to specified pitch, voices, regulates and makes major
repairs with appropriate tools. Replaces worn or defective parts. Rebuilds pianos
using genuine replacement parts, as required. Examines wooden parts for splits,
warps, etc., and replaces, repairs, resurfaces and/or refinishes, as needed.
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______ Inspects, prepares, and maintains specified department pianos in concert condition.
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______ Has responsibility for inventory of records, assessment, and rotations. Researches
and prepares recommendations for acquisition of pianos and harpsichords.
Participates in instrument selection process.
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______ Examines new pianos to ensure proper installation and adjustment.
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______ Tunes harpsichords to specified pitch. Examines and regulates instruments.
Performs quill replacements and voicing.
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______ Determines and ensures adherence to repair and maintenance schedules for all
department pianos and harpsichords.
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______ Supervises Piano Technician(s) and/or Assistant Piano Technician(s). Recruits,
screens, hires and trains staff. Evaluates employee performance and provides
guidance and feedback to assigned staff. Counsels, disciplines, and/or terminates
employees as required. Schedules and monitors work assignements and provides
feedback. Develops and ensures department standards. Ensures compliance with
department policies, procedures and guidelines.
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______ Monitors budget expense lines for materials, supplies, repairs and maintenance.
Provides cost estimate reports for budgeting purposes. Procures supplies as
needed or assigned.
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______ Oversees independent contractors hired on an as needed basis. Performs quality
assessments of work to determine utilization of future service.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves
the right to add or change duties at any time.
*Select E (ESSENTIAL), M (MARGINAL) or NA (NON-APPLICABLE) to denote importance of each
job function to position.
EMERGENCY REPSONSE/RECOVERY:
Essential:
No
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Yes In the event of an emergency, the employee holding this position is required to
“report to duty” in accordance with the university’s Emergency Operations Plan
and/or the employee’s department’s emergency response and/or recovery
plans. Familiarity with those plans and regular training to implement those
plans is required. During or immediately following an emergency, the employee
will be notified to assist in the emergency response efforts, and mobilize other
staff members if needed.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education:
High school or equivalent
Minimum Experience:
5 years
Minimum Field of Expertise:
Specialized, progressively responsible experience in piano technology.
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Field of Expertise:
Experience at the college or university level supporting technical needs of faculty and
students. Membership in the Piano Technicians Guild at the Registered Tuner-Technician
level.
Skills: Administrative:
Communicate with others to gather information
Customer service
Gather data
Maintain records
Prioritize different projects
Research information
Understand and apply policies and procedures
Skills: Other:
Analysis
Assessment/evaluation
Coaching
Conflict resolution
Counseling
Human resource process and employment knowledge
Interpretation of policies/analyses/trends/etc.
Knowledge of applicable laws/policies/principles/etc.
Organization
Planning
Problem identification and resolution
Scheduling
Staff development
Supervisory skills
Teaching/training
Skills: Machine/Equipment:
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Harpsichord
Personal computer
Piano
Skills: Trade/Auxiliary:
Respond to emergency situations
Use and/or operate various stationary machinery, hand held power tools, and/or non
power tools
Supervises: Level:
May oversee student, temporary and/or resource workers.
Supervises employees who do not supervise.
Comments:
Required to be on call seven days a week to prepare pianos and harpsichords for recitals.
SIGNATURES:
Employee: _____________________________________ Date:_____________________________
Supervisor: _____________________________________ Date:_____________________________
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills
required of personnel so classified.
The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer