MANAGER MUSICAL INSTRUMENT REPAIR SHOP

Manager: Musical Instrument Repair Shop Location: 022:FINE ARTS School Year: 2025-2026 This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants will still be considered and do not need to reapply. The Manager of the Musical Instrument Repair Shop (MIRS) will supervise and craft as assigned to ensure timely completion of work orders throughout the district. The Manager will also supervise and evaluate the personnel within the MIRS and will aid the efficiency and efficacy of the shop technicians. Essential Functions: Interviews, evaluates, assigns, instructs and directs work activities for all Musical Instrument Repair Shop (MIRS) personnel. Sets work performance standards, evaluates work methods, coordinates activities and inspects results. Performs inspections on all outside contractor work within area of expertise. Estimates job costs, orders materials, schedules work, assures availability of supplies and equipment. Oversees required scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs as necessary and ensures proper records are kept. Develops and implements policies to ensure all rules, regulations and codes are met by all workers. Innovates, develops, and refines shop processes and shop workflow design models to improve efficiency and effectiveness of shop processes and to support safe, effective, and efficient repair practices in the shop. Performs school-site and shop-site assessment of repair needs for APS fleet instruments to properly maintain and care for district musical instrument assets. Working directly with and at schools to manage and maintain instrument assets. Maintains repairs, restores, and tunes various types of musical instruments using a variety of tools and methods. Manages the district instrument asset inventory system in TipWeb. Receiving instruments ordered with district Mill Levy funding and getting them received, barcoded, and delivered to school sites. Drives a variety of vehicles transporting instruments between the shop and school sites. Supervises the work of semi-skilled workers by assisting, directing, instructing, and checking work. Arranges contract repairs on specialized musical repair equipment when necessary by obtaining price estimates, overseeing the repair process, and approving final invoices for payment. Receives and responds to inquiries regarding the services provided by the MIRS. Track expenditures, oversee proper fiscal procedures, and ensure equity of services across the district. Assists in maintaining the supplies and inventory necessary for timely completion of projects. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience: Working knowledge of the function, mechanics, and acoustics of musical instruments Knowledge of current effective and efficient practices and techniques in musical instrument repair and repair shop workflow Ability to quickly and thoroughly assess the functionality of musical instruments Ability to play test all wind-instrument musical instruments Experience and facility with shop layout and design Facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills and experience. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem-solving skills. Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree and four years of experience in Musical Instrument Repair and at least three years of managerial experience in a Musical Instrument Repair Shop or High School Diploma or GED and ten years of experience in Musical Instrument Repair and at least five years of managerial experience in a Musical Instrument Repair Shop. Certificate in Technical Repair from an accredited program or well-documented apprenticeship program Ability to play the musical instruments repaired to a reasonable proficiency Contact: Joseph Gershin at / View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Albuquerque Public Schools