Specialty Trades Technician

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit The UNCG School of Music seeks Piano Technician for full-time employment with benefits. The UNCG School of Music, a fully accredited member of NASM since 1938, is a unit of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, and is the only institution in North Carolina offering comprehensive degrees in music performance and music education from the baccalaureate through the doctorate with over 70 faculty members teaching a music student body of c. 600 majors. For years, the School's alumni have distinguished themselves in important professional positions throughout the world while its student ensembles continue to perform frequently in prestigious state, regional, and international settings. Since 1999, the School of Music has occupied a building that affords students and faculty up-to-date technology and an outstanding environment for all aspects of music study and performance. Greensboro, equidistant between Atlanta and Washington, DC, between the mountains and the seashore, has been designated an All-American City. Greensboro is extremely arts-oriented and, along with its sister cities in the "Triad" (Winston-Salem and High Point), provides a vital cultural stimulus to the entire Piedmont region and state of North Carolina.

Ihre Aufgaben

The primary purpose of this position is to provide piano maintenance and repair for our pianos as well as preparation of concert grands prior to rehearsals and performances.,

• Piano Maintenance and Repair in faculty studios, classrooms, ensemble rooms and practice rooms.

• Concert preparation of all concert grands before rehearsals and performances as needed.

• Management of the piano inventory., Piano Maintenance in faculty studios, classrooms, ensemble rooms and practice rooms Essential Tasks

• Accurate and timely work performed on each piano.

• Communicating with the main office to determine faculty schedules and any special needs that arise.

• Maintaining contact with local approved piano tuning companies for special services that are needed.

  Key Responsibility Concert preparation of all concert grands before rehearsals and performances as needed. Essential Tasks

• Accurate and timely work performed on each piano.

• Communicating with the main office or reviewing the SOM calendar to ensure that all concert grands are tuned and ready for performances/rehearsals.

• Maintaining contact with local approved piano companies for special services that are needed.

  Key Responsibility Maintaining and Managing Piano Inventory Essential Tasks

• Communicating with the main office when special repairs are necessary or piano moves need to be scheduled.

• Maintaining contact with local approved piano tuning companies for special services that are needed.

  Key Responsibility Piano Tuning in faculty studios, classrooms, ensemble rooms and practice rooms Essential Tasks

• Tuning 4 times per year in each studio and practice room or as requested by faculty and students., "R" for Rare (0-30%), "O" for Occasional (30-60%), "F" for Frequent (60-90%), "C" for Constant (90-100%) Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - F, Vision-Skilled Trades - F, Eye-hand coordination - F, Hearing - C, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F, Reaching - F Work Environment

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References

Optional Documents

Ihr Profil

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.,

• Experience in tuning and maintaining concert instruments and establishing collaborative relationships with professional colleagues.

• Five years of experience preferred.,

• Knowledge and skill perform non-standard maintenance and/or repair tasks using machines, instruments, tools, and equipment for standard and/or specialized equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret complex design specifications.

• Ability to plan procedures to be followed in constructing and assembling process.

• May require the ability to lead or mentor lower level technicians.

  Competency Level Journey Competency Problem Solving

  Competency Description

• Ability to ensure work meets service standards according to manuals.

• Ability to check and re-check completion of work.

• Ability to make adjustments to assure required tolerance level is met.

• Ability to repair standard machines, instruments, tools, and equipment by fabricating or replacing parts.

• Ability to calibrate to required standards.

  Competency Level Journey Competency Safety and Health Management

  Competency Description

• Ability to perform tasks and duties safely to avoid danger to self and others.

• Ability to follow applicable regulations and codes.

• Ability to identify and inform supervisor of potential safety problems.

• Ability to warn others of potential hazards.

• Ability to use appropriate protective equipment following established protocols.

• Ability to incorporate accident prevention and corrective measures in work related activities.

• Ability to follow appropriate post-emergency procedures.

  Competency Level Contributing Competency Client Customer Service

  Competency Description

• Ability to anticipate, identify, and understand customer's service needs.

• Ability to check with customers to ensure repair or solution meets requirements.

Wir bieten Ihnen

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes: 1. Name, 2. Company Name, 3. Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor. 4. Email Address 5. Contact Phone Number