Assistant Manager of Piano Technology (Piano Operations)
Core
Managing daily piano shop operations, performing concert-level tuning, voicing, and repair for Peabody Institute instruments.
Role type
Assistant Manager of Piano Technology (Piano Operations)
Builds
Maintains and tunes over 250 pianos for a conservatory and community performing arts school.
Domain
Performing arts education / Piano technology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Concert-level aural tuning, grand and upright piano repair, action regulation, voicing, parts inventory management, shop scheduling, student staff supervision
Preferred skills
RPT certification, Bachelor's degree, 6+ years concert tuning experience
Technologies
Online request management system, digital contract systems
Responsibilities
Perform concert tunings and high-level maintenance; monitor serviceability and develop maintenance schedules; assist in servicing, regulating, repairing, rebuilding, stringing, and cleaning pianos; attend concerts for pre- and intermission tunings; work with faculty on piano-related needs; manage day-to-day shop schedule; track parts inventory and market pricing; hire and manage student staff
Seniority
Assistant Manager, hands-on technical lead with supervisory duties