Piano Technician

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

University of Oklahoma is seeking a skilled Piano Technician to maintain and manage the School of Music's piano fleet. The role requires tuning, voicing, regulation, and ongoing maintenance across 120 Steinway pianos, with occasional evening and weekend service as needed.

The position emphasizes collaboration with administrators, technicians, and faculty, ensuring instrument readiness for performances and exams. A high school diploma and 3 years of hands-on piano work are required.

Job description

Pay Range:Targeted hourly rate up to $60,400, depending on experience

Benefits Eligible:Yes

Work Schedule:Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Travel:Not required

For Best Consideration Date:December 11, 2026

Position Introduction:

This position will maintain and manage the OU School of Music's and College of Fine Arts piano fleet of 120 instruments. The OU School of Music is an All-Steinway School.

Essential Duties

• Perform concert tuning, voicing and regulation as needed (including occasional evening and weekend concert service if needed)
• Manage the School of Music and College of Fine Arts piano inventory by developing a maintenance schedule for all pianos, providing regular tuning and maintenance to instruments, prioritizing and scheduling large-scale repairs, and responding to sudden tuning/maintenance/repair needs
• Refurbish worn instruments including action rebuilding, restringing, damper installation, cosmetic damage, and keyboard repairs
• Collaborate, coordinate, and prioritize piano maintenance needs with the School of Music Administration, the School of Music Piano Area, and possibly other contracted piano technicians
• Perform other related duties based on program need
• The physical ability to work on and move various sized pianos

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of experience with piano regulation, voicing, and repairs

Department Preferences:

• Experience in piano voicing, regulation, tuning and repair at the artist, professional, or university level
• Knowledge and experience with Steinway and Sons pianos and their methodology and construction
• Completion of any or all segments of the C. F. Theodore Steinway Technical Academy
• Registered Piano Technician with the Piano Technicians Guild
• Knowledge and experience with harpsichords and their tuning, maintenance, and construction
• Bachelor's degree in music or a related field

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes