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Piano Technician (On-Site)

School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford, California, United States

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Post Date 1 day ago

Requisition # 106976

PIANO TECHNICIAN (ON-SITE)

_This position has been deemed critical by the School of Humanities and Sciences Dean’s Office_ _and is exempt from the hiring freeze._

TheSchool of Humanities and Sciences (H&S)is the foundation of a liberal arts education atStanford. The school encompasses 24 departments and 24 interdisciplinary programs. H&S ishome to fundamental and applied research, where free, open, and critical inquiry is pursuedacross disciplines. As the university’s largest school, H&S serves as the foundation of a Stanfordundergraduate education no matter which discipline students pursue as a major. Graduatestudents work alongside world-renowned faculty to pursue and shape foundational researchthat leads to breakthroughs and discoveries that shed new light on the past, influence thepresent, and shape the future. Together, faculty and students in H&S engage in inspirationalteaching, learning, and research every day.

**Department/Program Description:** The Department of Music at Stanford is an academicdepartment consisting of 15 Academic Council faculty, 60 lecturers, 12 Adjunct Professors, 1Artist-in-Residence, 80+ undergraduate majors and minors, 24+ master's students, and 35+doctoral students. Stanford Music is home to the Centre for Computer Research in Music andAcoustics (CCRMA), the Centre for Computer-Assisted Research in the Humanities (CCARH), aswell as the Music Library and its Archive of Recorded Sound (ARS).https://music.stanford.edu/

**Position Summary:** The Department of Music is seeking a Piano Technician. The PianoTechnician will work under the supervision of the Director of Keyboard Studies and mustpossess and demonstrate a positive outlook on continuous process improvement efforts whilemaintaining a team-based and customer-focused mindset. It is critical that this position exhibitthe abilities to practice sound judgment and decision-making, effective written & oralcommunication, strong attention to detail, and respectful relationship management. Thisposition must also exhibit a strong desire to continuously learn new and unfamiliar businesstopics, policies, and procedures as they relate to managing and maintaining the department'scollection of approximately 80 keyboard instruments, including grand and upright Steinway andYamaha pianos, harpsichords, and historic instruments. The technician will collaborate with theDirector of Keyboard Studies and other technicians to set priorities for instrumentmaintenance, repairs, and long-term planning. This role requires expert technical skills, strongcollaborative and organizational abilities, and a commitment to maintaining world-classinstruments for faculty, students, and guest artists.

This is a 75% FTE, continuing, non-exempt position. This position will be based on the Stanfordcampus.

If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and abilities, weencourage you to apply. Thank you for considering employment opportunities with the Schoolof Humanities and Sciences.

CORE DUTIES:

+ · Serve as property operations / maintenance point of contact for facilities' issues inassigned building(s), unit(s), lab(s); initiate work requests, monitor completion

+ · Perform instrumental condition assessments or troubleshooting, analyze results anddecide status; identify and establish a preventive maintenance plan; coordinate &integrate utility usage/optimization(monitor usage, gather info, providerecommendations, follow-up); coordinate maintenance logistics

+ · Handle property administration by troubleshooting, data entry & inventory; receiving;completing record keeping; establishing tracking system, gathering information and,information gathering and support for space allocation decision makers.

+ · Complete project coordination by performing the assigned tasks within departmentprojects; acting as a project coordinator/liaison; and overseeing and executing projects(limited to small, local projects), including their organization, scheduling, budgeting, andimplementation.

+ · Coordinate space management and planning activities including analyzing moves forminimal disruption; move coordination; space inventory; space allocation tracking;specifying set-ups; maximizing space utilization; providing input into facilities renewalmodel; and capital plan implementation (as assigned).

+ · May supervise assigned lower-level staff engaged in supporting the physical environmentand building systems.

* Other duties may also be assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

+ · Bachelor's degree and three years related, demonstrated facilities managementexperience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

+ · Analytical skills to analyze and track complex space, equipment, and financial data.

+ · Interpersonal skills, mature judgment required to interact effectively with a broad rangeof people, including faculty and vendors, both individually and in groups.

+ · Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects with competing priorities, meetdeadlines, and project plans with short- and long-term end dates.

+ · Working knowledge of applications such as Excel and Word.

+ · Experience working with internal and external vendors and services contracting.

In addition, preferred requirements include:

+ · Expert technical skills in piano maintenance and repair

+ · Effective written and oral communication with strong attention to detail

+ · Sound judgment, decision-making, and collaborative abilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ · Frequently stand/walk, seated, performs desk-based computer tasks.

+ · Occasionally twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl, reach/work above shoulders, grasplightly/fine manipulation, use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objectsthat weigh >40 pounds

+ · Rarely grasp forcefully, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects thatweigh >75 pounds.

_* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable_ _accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the_ _essential functions of the job._

WORKING CONDITIONS:

+ · May be exposed to noise > 80dB TWA.

+ · May working at heights 4 - 10 ft.

The expected pay range for this position is $90,270 to $104,308 per annum. The actual pay willbe pro-rated based on the 75% FTE.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what theuniversity reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate willbe determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities ofthe position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability,internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewardspackage. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards)provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered toemployees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during thehiring process.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized theway we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture anduniqueperksempower you with:

+ ● **Freedom to grow** . We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, oraudit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or globalleader speak.

+ ● **A caring culture** . We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and familycare resources.

+ ● **A healthier you.** Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitnessclasses at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health carebenefits.

+ ● **Discovery and fun.** Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.

+ ● **Enviable resources** . Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discountsand more

_The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job_ _classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory_ _of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending_ _on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or_ _level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned._

_Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable_ _accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a_ _reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact_ _Stanford University Human Resources at [email protected]. For all other inquiries,_ _please submit a_ _contact form_ _._

_Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified_ _applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,_ _sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any_ _other characteristic protected by law._

Additional Information

+ **Schedule: Full-time**

+ **Job Code: 4372**

+ **Employee Status: Regular**

+ **Grade: G**

+ **Requisition ID: 106976**

+ **Work Arrangement : On Site**