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Human Resources

Piano Technician

Reporting to the Dean of Fine and Performing Arts, this full-time position is responsible for maintaining, improving and prolonging the useful life and performance of all keyboard instruments. Illinois Wesleyan is uniquely designated as an “All Steinway School”. This is a full-time, 12 month, on-campus position.  Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off, and access to multiple tuition programs for employees and dependents.  

 

Responsibilities:

  • Tune and maintain all concert venue pianos; collaborate with faculty, visiting artists, and students to determine and satisfy needs
  • Tune, repair and maintain all classroom pianos and faculty studio pianos in the School of Music
  • Tune, repair and maintain all practice room grand pianos and upright pianos in the College of Fine Arts
  • Rebuild piano mechanisms as needed; order correct replacement parts, properly fitting and align, rebush keys, touch and tone; regulate all keyboard instruments, including historic instruments
  • Determine the instruments that require massive rebuilding and coordinate that accordingly, within budget constraints; rotate pianos as needed to more critical areas to prolong and extend useful life

 

Requirements: 

  • High school diploma/GED required
  • Registered Piano Technician and Steinway Factory Training required
  • Five years related experience

Application Information:

Please download the application at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/job-openings/.  Feel free to also include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.  Review of applicant materials will begin immediately; position is open until filled.  Submit to:

hr@iwu.edu

Illinois Wesleyan University
Human Resources, Holmes 209
1312 N. Park Street
Bloomington, IL  61701 

Phone: (309) 556-3536
Fax:  (309) 556-1710 

 

Level 20: $25.06/hr (37.5 hrs/week, annual approx $46k)

 

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.

 

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer.  Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html.  Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at www.iwu.edu/diversity.