Piano Technician

Location: Santa Cruz
Job ID: 52826

JOB POSTING

For full consideration, applicants must submit a diversity statement with their application. NOTE: it is highly recommended that you merge ALL your application materials into one document and attach as your resume.

NOTIFICATIONS

UC Vaccination Policy: With limited exceptions, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for Covered Individuals under the Policy. Covered Individuals include all employees, students, or trainees who physically access a University facility or program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training.

Covered Individuals do NOT include employees who work 100% remotely with NO expectation that they will physically access any University location or program at ANY time. If 100% remote work ends, the employee is subject to policy.

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit.

The IRD for this job is: 05-16-2023



ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Music Department at UC Santa Cruz offers two undergraduate degrees: a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Bachelor of Music (B.M.). The B.A. degree offers a uniquely diverse curriculum, with the option of completing a concentration in either Contemporary Practices, Global Musics, or Western Art Music. The department also offers a masters program and two doctoral programs. There are 12 senate faculty, 45+ lecturers, and 80-100 curricular performances/events annually

More information can be found here: https://music.ucsc.edu

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Technical Director, the Piano Technician utilizes advanced professional skills and technical knowledge to provide tuning, inspection, repair, and maintenance services for the UC Santa Cruz Music Department's pianos, harpsichords, fortepianos, clavichords, virginals, and other early keyboard instruments, working directly with guest performers as needed.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $32.66 - $35.05 / Hourly. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary above the posted range. The salary shown above is the budgeted range the University reasonably expects to pay.

No. of Positions: 1

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Part-time, Variable
• Percentage of Time: 50%, 20 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri and weekends (varies)
• Shift Includes: Day, Evenings (varies)

Employee Classification: This is a Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: TX - Technical

Job Code Classification: 008773 (PIANO TCHN)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

80% - Piano Tuning

• Under the supervision of the Technical Director, the keyboard technician utilizes advanced professional skills and technical knowledge to provide tuning, inspection, repair, and maintenance services for the UC Santa Cruz Music Department's pianos.

10% - Concert Tuning

• Tune, voice, and regulate concert grand pianos to the exact tonal qualities and touch desired by faculty and guest performers. Work directly with guest performers as needed.

10% - Early Keyboard Tuning

• Provide tuning, inspection, repair, and maintenance for the department's harpsichords, fortepianos, clavichords, virginals, and other early keyboard instruments in various tuning systems and temperaments on a regular, scheduled basis in consultation with the Music Technical Director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Significant experience tuning a variety of pianos, including uprights, practice and concert grand pianos.
• Substantial professional experience in all phases of piano technology, including significant experience in the renovation and rebuilding of pianos.
• Familiarity with a variety of tuning systems and experience with prepared piano.
• Registered Piano Technician or currently enrolled in piano technician program
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact with diverse groups of people including faculty, staff, students, and visiting artists.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, with a tolerance for interruptions.
• Demonstrated commitment to embracing diversity in all its forms and striving for an inclusive community that fosters an open, enlightened, and productive environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience tuning, regulating and repairing harpsichords, fortepianos, clavichords and other early keyboard instruments.
• Related experience in an educational setting.
• Familiarity with University policies and procedures.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Ability to provide own tools.
• Ability to push or roll 1400 lbs. with or without accommodation.
• Will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.
• Ability to work a variable schedule.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• The University of California has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

HOW TO APPLY

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EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.



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To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.







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