Piano Technician Assistant — Hands-On Tuning & Maintenance

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus employment

Tools provided on loan

Job summary

Berklee College of Music is seeking a Piano Technician Assistant as a student employment opportunity. The role involves learning to maintain and tune Berklee's acoustic pianos under the guidance of full-time piano technicians.

Applicants must be Berklee or Boston Conservatory students, enrolled at least half-time, and in good standing, with eligibility for Federal Work Study. The position is on campus with an hourly pay rate of $16.97.

Qualifications

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee
• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program
• Summer semester allows employment without enrollment if pre-registered for upcoming fall
• Must be located in the U.S.
• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN)
• Remain in valid Visa status as applicable
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Federal Work Study student may apply
• In good disciplinary standing

Responsibilities

• Maintain and tune Berklee College acoustic pianos with Berklee's full-time piano technicians
• Significant hands-on training in piano technology
• Maintain practice room pianos at 150 Mass Ave, 160 Mass Ave, 171 Mass Ave, 1120 Boylston, 1108 Boylston, 98 Hemenway, 270 Commonwealth Ave, and 8 The Fenway
• Employees who continue in this capacity will gain skills in this music industry craft
• 2nd-3rd semester students strongly recommended to apply

Job description

Berklee College of Music is seeking a Piano Technician Assistant as a student employment opportunity. The role involves learning to maintain and tune Berklee's acoustic pianos under the guidance of full-time piano technicians.

Applicants must be Berklee or Boston Conservatory students, enrolled at least half-time, and in good standing, with eligibility for Federal Work Study. The position is on campus with an hourly pay rate of $16.97.