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Specialty Trades Technician

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
$51,269 - $56,965
United States, North Carolina, Greensboro
Jan 02, 2025
Posting Details
Posting Details


Requisition Number S2922
Position Number 002785
Position Classification Title Specialty Trades Technician
Functional Title Specialty Trades Technician
Position Type Staff
University Information
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.
Position Summary
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.

Responsibilities include:

  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to

all positions.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in tuning and maintaining concert instruments and establishing collaborative relationships with professional colleagues.
  • Five years of experience preferred.

Alternate Option
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

Recruitment Range $51,269 - $56,965
Org #-Department School of Music - 12611
Work Hours of Position Standard hours are 8 am - 5 pm, M-F, occasional special tuning on weekends
Number of Months per Year 12
Posting Requirements
Job Family Operations and Skilled Trades
Career Banded Title Specialty Trades Technician
Open Date 01/02/2025
Close Date 01/23/2025
FTE 1.000
FLSA Non-Exempt
If other, please indicate
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Salary Grade Equivalency
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