Frontline Applicant Tracking - Fort Worth ISD

Openings as of 4/7/2025

Piano Technician

JobID: 6794

Position Type:
  Supporting - Administrative Associates/Technician


Date Posted:
  1/14/2025


Location:
  VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


  
Piano Technician

Reports to: Director - Visual & Performing Arts
PC#: 20507-6
Pay Grade: 605
Duty Days: 239
Salary Range: $43,976 - $52,982
FLSA Status: Exempt


Position Purpose
Responsible for supporting the music programs by maintaining all Fort Worth ISD pianos including general tuning, repair and concert tuning and preparation.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
• Maintains operation of pianos by establishing maintenance and repair schedules; completing preventive maintenance requirements following operations manuals and manufacturer's instructions; tuning and preparing pianos for concerts.
• Repairs pianos by discussing problems with users; replacing or adjusting functional parts, using hand and power tools.
• Documents inventory by recording additions, disbursements, adjustments, losses, and removals of items. Orders and maintains an inventory of parts.
• Fabricates parts and tools that are not available from the manufacturer.
• Confers with vendors and manufactures on parts availability.
• Researches, evaluates, and assists in specifications and the purchase of pianos.
• Evaluates and provides input for the purchase of pianos.
• Assists instructors when specific instrument problems occur.
 
Safety
 
• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities
 
• None
 
Personal Work Relationships
 
• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
 
 
Other Duties as Assigned
 
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations.  All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 
• Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of interpersonal communication techniques
• Knowledge of instruction, facilitation, and training techniques as applied to music
• Knowledge of repair of musical instruments.
• Knowledge of pitch, range, and intonations of a variety of instruments.
• Knowledge of piano tuning
• Skill in general tuning, repair and maintenance of pianos
• Skill in reading information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information
• Skilled work in diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing musical instruments.
• Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication
• Ability to perform concert tuning, regulating and voicing
• Ability to supervise and coordinate a program of piano maintenance
• Ability to distinguish sound, pitch, and intonations.
• Ability to test and repair musical instruments for proper operation
• Ability to communicate via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions
• Ability to work independently
 
Travel Requirements
 
• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
 
• Tools/Equipment Used:  Piano tuning/repair tools and equipment, standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture:  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion:  Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting:  Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment:  Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance:  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
 
Minimum Required Qualifications
 
• Education:
  • Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required.
  • Bachelors degree from accredited college or university in a related field preferred.
• Certification/License: 
  • RPT classification in Piano Technicians Guild preferred
• Experience:  2 years’ professional experience in concert tuning, regulation and voicing required.
 
Approved combinations:
Education                                                         Experience
HS/GED/TxCHSE                                            2 years’
Bachelor degree                                               0 year
 
• Language:  Bilingual (English/Spanish) working proficiency preferred in some settings.
 
 
 
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.





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