Piano Technician

Job Posting Location:

Claremont CA

Job Posting Title:

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reporting directly to the Department Chair the Piano Technician performs the following essential duties and responsibilities:

all keyboard instruments across Music Department facilities including practice rooms classrooms studios rehearsal spaces and performance areas on a regular schedule and in preparation for concerts and special events.
2. Assess repair voice and regulate keyboard instruments throughout all departmental spaces as needed ensuring each instrument meets the performance and pedagogical standards required by the Department of Music. Track and respond to maintenance requests using an up-to-date reporting system.
3. Maintain a well-organized stock of parts materials supplies and tools necessary to support the timely and effective maintenance and repair of all keyboard instruments under departmental care.
4. Develop and continuously update a comprehensive instrument inventory that documents acquisition dates service and repair history current playing condition instrument availability estimated replacement costs and any other information relevant to long-term asset planning.
5. Coordinate and supervise outside contractors for piano moves major rebuilding and additional tunings during periods of high demand.
6. Communicate and coordinate regularly with the General Manager of Music Facilities and faculty regarding piano needs and scheduling.
7. Coordinate special projects/tasks and provide assistance as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or GED is required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses/Certificates: RPT member of the Piano Technicians Guild is preferred.
Experience: A minimum of five years of experience maintaining pianos at an optimal level (detailed performance tunings action regulation and refurbishing voicing repairs and preventative maintenance of grand and upright pianos) is required. Experience at an academic institution is preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS: The Piano Technician must possess the knowledge skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed with or without reasonable accommodation using other skills and abilities not listed below.

1. Deploy professional skills in piano and keyboard instrument tuning repair and maintenance care in collaboration with colleagues to best promote the Colleges strategic interests.
2. Demonstrate effective accurate and clear communication with strong verbal written interpersonal reading phone and service-oriented skills. Follow all written and verbal instructions asking questions as needed for clarification of projects/tasks/duties/assignments.
3. Operate computers proficiently with basic Microsoft Office software (such as Word Excel Outlook) and associated professional software tools and equipment. Use assigned technology/devices/equipment to achieve annual goals and maintain confidentiality.
4. Handle all activities and highly confidential information with patience discretion good judgment courtesy and tact while working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
5. Use exceptional organizational time management and instrument maintenance skills to complete work with accuracy and a keen attention to detail.

To apply please upload the materials below:

• CV

• Letter of interest/cover letter

Review of applications will begin on June 10 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

REQUIRED HOURS: This position is scheduled for twenty-five hours per week with a variable schedule dependent on the needs of the Music Department. To accommodate performance and studio schedules work will often be required outside of traditional working hours. Holiday weekend and evening work hours may be required as part of the weekly hours.

ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS: This is a part-time non-exempt benefits-eligible position. The hourly rate for this role is between $47.00 and $58.00 per hour with a competitive benefits package. The specific factors that the College will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include but not be limited to education training relevant prior experience and performance in prior roles. All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship. As a California employer Pomona College requires all employees to be residents of California.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity