Supervisor - Keyboard Instruments

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The University of Miami's Frost School of Music has an exciting opportunity for a full time Supervisor, Keyboard Instruments to work in Coral Gables, FL.

The Supervisor, Keyboard Instruments maintains the pianos and keyboard instruments of the Frost School of Music (FSOM) under the direction of the Manager of Keyboard Instruments. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform tuning of pianos in faculty studios, classrooms, practice rooms, rehearsal halls, and concert halls
• Perform repairs as needed, including new strings, action parts, cabinet and bench repairs
• Vacuum pianos as needed and notify Manager of any problems with the piano
• Regulation and voicing of pianos as needed
• Maintain digital pianos in two keyboard labs
• Maintain current inventory of all acoustic and digital pianos in Excel format
• Move celesta, harpsichord and other keyboard instruments as needed
• Supervise piano moving professionals engaged by the Frost School of Music
• Perform tasks related to Purchase Orders for new pianos and piano moving in Workday system
• Perform and assist with specialized piano related tasks as assigned by the Manager, Keyboard Instruments
• Maintain collegial relationships and communication with administration, faculty, staff, and students

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience. 5 years of recent work experience in the repair, servicing, tuning and preventative maintenance of acoustic pianos and digital keyboards preferred
• Registered Piano Technician current status with the Piano Technicians Guild recommended
• Knowledge of proper use and care of piano tuning and repair tools
• Demonstrated ability to assess the condition and function of pianos
• Experience in working with harpsichords and other specialty keyboard instruments
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with the manager and other staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff