Piano Technician

Piano Technician

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Piano Technician.

Position Details


Location
Hattiesburg


118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States


Division
School of Music


Position Type
Staff


Employment Status
Full Time


Grant Funded
No


Pay Grade


Generic Grade

Posting Close Date
August 28, 2026


Special Instructions to Applicants
In the application platform Cornerstone, please submit as separate PDFs:
brief statement of interest
resume / curriculum vitae
contact information for two professional references

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary The piano technician manages the School of Music's fleet of keyboard instruments including routine tuning, maintenance, and repair. The technician assists with inventory as needed, including advising the Director of the School of Music on piano purchases and on when pianos should be retired from the fleet. They voice and regulate our performance pianos to the satisfaction of faculty and guest artists. Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Piano tuning
2. Piano maintenance
3. Piano repair
4. Piano voicing and regulation
5. Inventory and assessment of piano fleet, including recommendations for the purchase of new instruments and retirement of old instruments
6. Supervising the moving of keyboard instruments on and off campus
7. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Ability to tune and perform complex repairs and regulation for pianos.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to tune and perform complex repairs and regulation for pianos.
• Working knowledge of tuning and repair for organ and harpsichord.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse group of people.
• General familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Calendar, and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications Registered Piano Technician (RPT) with the Piano Technicians Guild.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.


We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.