Piano Technician

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Music in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, seeks a full-time Piano Technician who will maintain concert, studio, rehearsal hall, and practice room pianos (approximately 70). The successful candidate will work with the chair to develop and institute a long-term plan for ongoing maintenance and replacement of pianos at the University and provide oversight to the Department of Music instrument inventory.

• Tuning, Repair and Maintenance
  • Maintain performance pianos (3) in “concert ready” condition for concerts and recitals
  • Maintain additional pianos in faculty studios, classrooms, and student practice rooms
  • Some evenings and weekends will be required for special concert tunings
  • Oversee the piano maintenance budget in coordination with the chair
  • Work with the faculty of the Department of Music to plan the maintenance, overhaul, moving and replacement of pianos
• Staffing and Inventory
  • Organize, oversee, and train student workers
  • Serve as a staff resource for all students as it relates to general care and maintenance of musical instruments
  • Oversee the department’s concert band, jazz band, and marching band musical instrument inventory. This includes keeping accurate records of instrument checkout and return and providing a detailed instrument inventory at the conclusion of every semester.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

• Two years of post-high school training in piano repair technology or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of piano tuning, repair, and rebuilding at the highest level
• Knowledge of instrument repair and maintenance
• Knowledge of inventory and check-out procedures
• Knowledge of tools and instruments, such as tuning hammers, regulating tools, and hand tools, is required.
• In-depth knowledge of piano makes and models
• Knowledge of piano mechanisms
• A good ear for sound quality and pitch
• Fine motor skills
• Must be able to supervise and assist moving pianos

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• At least three years of related work experience in tuning, regulating, repairing, and maintaining pianos for artist-level teaching and performance
• Certification by the Piano Technician’s Guild
• Excellent organizational skills and initiative, including ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a wide range of people
• Willingness or desire to teach tuning and other piano technician skills
• As needed, maintain and repair wind and string instruments owned by Murray State University, or provide oversight for outsourcing repairs

Physical Demands

• Required to walk, sit, stand, bend, climb, stoop, and kneel.

Work Hours

• Normal working hours.
• Evenings and weekends may be required for special concert tunings.

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary Staff Grade 113

Posting Details

Posting Date

10/12/2026

Closing Date

11/02/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, the following items must be included.

• Letter of application
• Resume