Piano Technician

Job Details

Position Information


Posting Number
20270017EX


Job Title
Piano Technician


Number of Vacancies
1


About Murray State


Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits


Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment


Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Type of Employment
Regular Full-Time


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Work Location
Murray, KY


Employment Term
12 Months


Position Type
Staff - Exempt (Monthly)


Department
Music


Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities


The Department of Music in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, seeks a full-time Piano Technician who will maintain concert, studio, rehearsal hall, and practice room pianos (approximately 70). The successful candidate will work with the chair to develop and institute a long-term plan for ongoing maintenance and replacement of pianos at the University and provide oversight to the Department of Music instrument inventory.

• Tuning, Repair and Maintenance
  • Maintain performance pianos (3) in "concert ready" condition for concerts and recitals
  • Maintain additional pianos in faculty studios, classrooms, and student practice rooms
  • Some evenings and weekends will be required for special concert tunings
  • Oversee the piano maintenance budget in coordination with the chair
  • Work with the faculty of the Department of Music to plan the maintenance, overhaul, moving and replacement of pianos
• Staffing and Inventory
  • Organize, oversee, and train student workers
  • Serve as a staff resource for all students as it relates to general care and maintenance of musical instruments
  • Oversee the department's concert band, jazz band, and marching band musical instrument inventory. This includes keeping accurate records of instrument checkout and return and providing a detailed instrument inventory at the conclusion of every semester.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

• Two years of post-high school training in piano repair technology or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of piano tuning, repair, and rebuilding at the highest level
• Knowledge of instrument repair and maintenance
• Knowledge of inventory and check-out procedures
• Knowledge of tools and instruments, such as tuning hammers, regulating tools, and hand tools, is required.
• In-depth knowledge of piano makes and models
• Knowledge of piano mechanisms
• A good ear for sound quality and pitch
• Fine motor skills
• Must be able to supervise and assist moving pianos

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• At least three years of related work experience in tuning, regulating, repairing, and maintaining pianos for artist-level teaching and performance
• Certification by the Piano Technician's Guild
• Excellent organizational skills and initiative, including ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a wide range of people
• Willingness or desire to teach tuning and other piano technician skills
• As needed, maintain and repair wind and string instruments owned by Murray State University, or provide oversight for outsourcing repairs

Physical Demands

• Required to walk, sit, stand, bend, climb, stoop, and kneel.

Work Hours

• Normal working hours.
• Evenings and weekends may be required for special concert tunings.

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary

Staff Grade
113

Posting Details


Posting Date
10/12/2026


Closing Date
11/02/2026


Open Until Filled
No


Special Instructions to Applicants


Along with the application, the following items must be included.

• Letter of application
• Resume