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There are some 1400 schools of music or music departments in institutions of higher education in North America. Virtually all of them have inventories of pianos, ranging from a few to 500 instruments, as crucial components of their academic activities. These institutional piano inventories are maintained by professional piano technicians who, more often than not, work in relative isolation from one another.

The Piano Technicians Guild (the professional association for piano technicians), through its College and University Technicians' Committee, endeavours to ameliorate this condition of isolation. The Committee has established a communication network comprising of some four hundred piano technicians in higher education with hopes that their collective expertise may be brought to bear on problems common to their institutional situations. You can join the E-mail list of CAUTs by clicking the following URL and following the instructions for subscribing: http://www.ptg.org/mailman/listinfo/caut

The excellent presentation on Humidity Control in the Institutional Environment, Whole Building Humidity Control Systems By Claud Kissmann, P.E.,CPE, from the College & University Technicians forum at the 46th Annual PTG Convention & Technical Institute is now posted here on the CAUT website: http://www.ptg.org/caut/Kissmann.htm

CAUT Position Announcements

Southern Illinois University, SOM, Musical Instrument Technician II
Salary: $2395.00 per month

Department: School of Music

1. Four years of work experience in the repair and maintenance of musical instruments. Successful completion of formal training programs in the repair and maintenance of musical instruments may be substituted for up to one year of the above experience.

The School of Music at SIUC is searching for a full-time piano technician to provide tuning and service to maintain performance pianos at professional standard as required for recitals, concerts, auditions, and recordings. This person will also oversee piano maintenance, repairs and improvements, maintain the piano inventory history, and rebuild piano actions and other keyboard instruments as needed. Knowledge of tuning/maintenance of organ would be an asset. Work schedule is determined on the basis of class and performance schedules. Likely to vary from normal business hours. Evening and/or weekend work may be required.

Teach a class in basic piano technology to piano students as needed.

Minimum two years experience in a College/University setting or piano house. Experience with aural tuning, advanced temperament checks and techniques. Registered Piano Technician Certification through Piano Technician Guild or equivalent. Bachelor of Music degree highly preferred or general music background desirable.

Superb interpersonal skills and ability to sensitively communicate in writing and in person with multiple entities, organizational skills and the
ability to anticipate performance needs are a necessity.

Applicants must apply online at http://www.siu.edu/~humres/html/jobvac.htm
There is a civil service exam associated with this position.

Screening will begin . and the search process will continue until the position is filled.

Jeanine Wagner, Interim Director, School of Music, SIUC
1000 S. Normal Avenue, Carbondale, IL 62901, jwagner@siu.edu
618.536.8742. FAX: 618.453-5808

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 80639 (819)

Job Title: PIANO TUNER-TECHNICIAN - STRUCTURAL TRADES II
Position Number: 1171
Job Location: Greeley, CO 80639
Salary: $2,883.00 minimum to $3,382.00 maximum per month
Release Date: July 10, 2008
Apply By: August 1, 2008
Employment Type: Full-Time
Class Code: D6D2XX

Information About The Job:
DUTIES: This position is in the School of Music at the University of Northern Colorado and will tune, repair, maintain and rebuild pianos that are owned by and are on loan to UNC. The position tunes approximately 85 pianos located in concert halls, classrooms, teaching studios and practice rooms. Tunes pianos for concerts, and makes adjustments within the piano action to obtain the best possible sound for the given piano. Regulates or adjusts pianos to proper specifications for optimal performance levels. Reconditions and repairs all components of pianos. Rebuilds pianos owned by the University by replacing complete sets of parts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Four years of experience in piano tuning and maintenance. Registered Piano Technician Certification through the Piano Technician Guild or equivalent is required. On-call status is required for guest artists who may have a short time with the instrument, or in case of emergency repair situations. A background check will be required.

INSURANCE AND BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Free Basic Life, PERA Retirement; 10 paid holidays per year; Vacation & Sick leave accrual; Tuition waiver for employee, spouse and dependents.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications are part of the selection process and will be reviewed by a Human Resource Specialist. Be sure application specifically documents the requirements listed in the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications. Resumes are NOT accepted in lieu of the application.

How To Apply:

Submit a State of Colorado Application for Announced Vacancy and Demographic Information form to:
UNC HUMAN RESOURCES, CARTER HALL ROOM 2002, GREELEY, CO 80639
Phone 970-351-2718, Fax 970-351-1386, www.unco.edu/hr

The University of Northern Colorado is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual preference or veteran status. For more information or issues of equity or fairness or claims discrimination contact the UNC AA/EEO Title IX Officer at UNC Human Resource Services, Carter Hall 2002, Greeley, CO 80639 or call 970-351-2718.

New Listing for The Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia Staff Position: Piano Technician.

Position Description: Full-time piano technician position beginning on or before June 15, 2009.

Responsibilities: Serve as one of two full-time piano technicians responsible for tuning, maintenance, voicing, regulation, repair, and refurbishing of institutional pianos; the tuning, repair, and maintenance of harpsichords; and other related duties as assigned by the Director or Associate Director. On the average, the position requires forty hours weekly but not always at regularly set times. During the summer months, time will be spent restoring and providing major maintenance work. Tuning is required for a concert series that in the past has featured artists such as Garrick Ohlsson, André Watts, Claude Frank, Phillippe Entremont, Misha Dichter, etc. The work requires considerable independent judgment and creativity, and is reviewed through observation of results, inspections, and personal conferences.

Qualifications: Extensive experience in all aspects of piano tuning, repair, maintenance, and rebuilding; skill in voicing and regulating Steinway grand pianos; ability to tune, maintain, and repair harpsichords. Preference will be given to Registered Piano Technicians at the Examiner level.

Salary: Commensurate with training and experience. Minimum $32,650; maximum $50,000.

Location: The Athens area (see www.visitathens.com) has a population of about 100,000 and two highly rated hospitals. Athens is 65 miles from downtown Atlanta and 80 miles from the Atlanta airport. The University of Georgia (see www.uga.edu) enrolls about 32,000 students. The Hugh Hodgson School of Music (see www.music.uga.edu), Georgia’s first All-Steinway School, has about 450 music majors. The music building and performance halls were opened in 1995. The large office for the two full-time piano technicians is on the fourth floor of the music building. Information on UGA’s Performing Arts Center may be found at www.uga.edu/pac.

Contact: Dr. William Davis, Associate Director-Administration
Hugh Hodgson School of Music, University of Georgia
250 River Road
Athens, GA 30602-7287
telephone: (706) 542-3737, fax (706) 542-2773
email: wddavis@uga.edu

Application Procedure: Apply online at www.ugajobsearch.com/ as follows: (1) Select “Search Postings” on the left side of the page. (2) Enter the posting number 20080988 (all other fields may be left blank) and click on “Search.” (3) Under "Piano Technician" click on "View." (4) Click on "Apply for this posting" at the bottom. Review of application materials (which will include c.v. information and references) will begin on November 1, 2008. Candidates invited to interview will be expected to perform various tasks associated with tuning and maintenance.

Applications from women and minority candidates are encouraged. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.

Louisiana State University, RESEARCH SPECIALIST 2 (Piano Technician) LSU School of Music The LSU School of Music serves over 450 music majors with approximately 50 faculty and 75 graduate assistants. It sponsors nearly 300 recitals, concerts, operas, and lectures each academic year. Degrees offered include the Ph.D. (with concentrations in composition, music education, musicology, and music theory), D.M.A. (concentrations in choral conducting, performance, wind conducting), M.M., B.M., B.M.E., and B.A. (Liberal Arts). LSU has an enrollment of over 28,000 students and is located in Baton Rouge, the state capital of Louisiana and a city with a metropolitan area population of approximately 500,000. The city supports a symphony orchestra, a ballet company, and a professional theatre.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree OR equivalent combination of professional level experience.

Additional Qualifications Desired: Certificate from a certified piano technicians' training program and substantial experience as a piano technician in a college/university setting.

Responsibilities: tunes, regulates, voices, and repairs the School of Music piano inventory under the direction of the senior piano technician.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Anticipated hire date is August 2008, or by mutual agreement. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline is June 27, 2008 or until a candidate is selected. Candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae (including e-mail address), and names with contact information for three references: Dr. Sara Lynn Baird, Interim Dean College of Music & Dramatic Arts Attn: Search, Ref: Piano Technician Louisiana State University Ref: Log #1158 Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2504

University of Michigan School of Music: PIANO TECHNICIAN WITH TUNER DUTIES/FULL-TIME NON-EXEMPT:
Tuning Duties: Primary responsibility will be to schedule and provide for the periodic tuning and minor repair of pianos in the School of Music, including practice rooms and classrooms. Emphasis will be on providing stable tunings in these high-demand, high-use environments.
Technician Duties : Commensurate with skill: Flexible schedule to include weekends.
Qualifications: MINIMUM: Candidate must be an aural tuner familiar with advanced temperament checks and techniques. High School Diploma with technical training from a recognized school of piano technology, or college graduate with courses in piano technology. DESIRED: Bachelor of Music highly desirable, general music background desirable. Experience in an institutional setting, such as a school, conservatory or piano house. Experience with Steinway pianos desirable. Salary commensurate with technical skills and experience. Please send resume and references to: Robert Grijalva, Director and Asst. Professor of Piano Technology, University of Michigan School of Music, 1100 Baits Drive, Ann Arbor, MI., 48109-2085. Website

POSITION: Director of Piano Services
STARTING DATE: August 2008
SALARY: Commensurate with experience

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for providing tuning and service to maintain performance pianos at a professional standard as required for recitals, concerts, auditions, and recordings. Provide tuning in piano and voice faculty studios and piano major practice rooms. Oversee piano maintenance, repairs, and improvements. Maintain piano inventory history. Supervise rebuilding of piano actions and keyboards. Supervise and train technicians and student and graduate assistants. Work with the Dean, faculty, and staff to develop, maintain and implement short- and long-term strategies for maintaining and building piano inventory at a level commensurate with the School's programs.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma and four years of experience as a piano technician, or a bachelor's degree and experience as a piano technician required. Member of the Piano Technicians Guild with Registered Piano Technician status preferred. Extensive experience in preparing pianos for concerts and recordings required. Must have a thorough understanding of piano technology concepts and methods; experience developing proposals and presentations; ability to collaborate and recommend options; and a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others to plan and achieve strategic goals. Knowledge of an institutional setting is preferred (i.e. school, church, etc.) Superb interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to relate sensitively to internal and external colleagues and constituents are essential. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The University of South Carolina in Columbia, founded in 1801, is the flagship institution of a seven campus, fully accredited, state-supported system. The School of Music is an independent unit on campus and a dynamic leader for music and music education with a full-time faculty of 44 and a student population of 325 undergraduate and 120 graduate majors. Degrees are offered through the doctoral level in performance, piano pedagogy, music educations, and composition. A recently constructed music building offers state of the art teaching, performing, and classroom space.

APPLICATION: Applicants must apply online at USCJobs@sc.edu.

The search process will continue until the position is filled. Screening will begin on or shortly after June 1, 2008.

The University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY School of Music -- Specialist/Piano Technician (position no. 131470)

The MTSU School of Music seeks applications for a Specialist/Piano Technician with a full-time administrative appointment with benefits. Duties include tuning, regulating and voicing 60 keyboard instruments, managing the keyboard inventory, and possibly developing and teaching a course in keyboard technology. Three years experience in the field and a bachelors degree in music are minimum requirements; experience in management of keyboard inventory at a college or university is highly desirable. The deadline for applications is April 15.

MTSU is an All-Steinway School , and is located in Murfreesboro , in metropolitan Nashville . For a complete job description and to apply, please go to http://mtsujobs.mtsu . edu and select “Professional Job Openings,” then “Specialist - School of Music (View).” An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Middle Tennessee State University – A Tennessee Board of Regents Institution.

Michigan State University College of Music -- Artist Level Piano Technician: Position coordinates the technical, operational, and financial activities of the Piano Technology Division; coordinates and provides concert level artistic tuning, regulating, and voicing of performance pianos in the College of Music and Wharton Center for Performing Arts; oversees and provides the tuning, maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of pianos and other stringed keyboard instruments.

Candidates will possess knowledge such as that acquired in the first two or three years of college, technical or vocational school in music, music technology, or a related program; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in concert tuning, maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding grand pianos and related stringed keyboard instruments; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven organizational skills and willingness to work in a team environment are desired.

For an application visit http://www.hr.msu.edu/HRsite/ , select Hiring/Job Posting, Support Staff forms, or visit us at 1407 S. Harrison, Room 110 Nisbet, East Lansing , MI. Refer to posting #1902. Closing date is January 31, 2008. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. MSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Music Department, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
POSITION: Piano Technician

DUTIES: Tuning, maintenance and repair of approximately 90 acoustic pianos (verticals and grands), including 5 concert grands for concerts, studio use and student practice. Maintaining an inventory of keyboards. Routine rebuilding, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:Required: At least three years of experience in piano tuning and maintenance. Expertise in the repair and maintenance of departmental pianos. Professional experience in concert-level voicing of New York and Hamburg Steinway concert grand pianos. Thorough knowledge of action regulation for both vertical and grand pianos. Registered Piano Technician Certification through the Piano Technician Guild or equivalent.

Working knowledge of the tuning/maintenance of other keyboard instruments and early instruments would be an asset (the Department has 4 organs, 4 harpsichords, a celesta and a fortepiano).

APPOINTMENT: Full-time, 12-month staff position effective as soon as possible. Salary: $35,000-$45,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Full benefits are included.

APPLICATION: Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae and at least three current (within 12 months) letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Mayron Tsong
Chair, Piano Technician's Search
CB #3200 Hill Hall
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill , NC 27599

Review of applications will begin Feb 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. UNC-CH is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from professionals of color, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Director of Piano Services : New England Conservatory in Boston, MA is currently seeking well qualified candidates for the Director of Piano Services position. The Director of Piano Services is responsible for the maintenance, repair and improvement of the Conservatory's 175 pianos. The Director serves as the Conservatory's head piano technician. The Director will play a key role in building relationships with the NEC community to promote effective communication, policies and practices regarding the challenge of maintaining the inventory within an extremely busy teaching and performance environment. The Director will supervise department staff and contract technicians, and will work closely with colleagues in developing short- and long-term strategies for maintaining and building the piano inventory at a level commensurate with NEC's programs. The Director must be a piano technician of the highest concert caliber as well as a talented manager. Concert tuning and weekend and evening attendance will be required. Form more information, please see http://www.newenglandconservatory.edu/jobs/DirectorofPianoServices.html

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