Senior Piano Technician — Tuning, Voicing & Rebuilds

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

13 paid holidays

15 annual leave days per year

18 sick days per year

Health insurance

Retirement savings with 6% match

Wellness programs

Job summary

West Virginia University’s School of Music seeks a Piano Technician Senior to tune, voice, and regulate acoustic pianos and manage related inventories. The role coordinates with faculty, staff, and students for performances and rehearsals, including digital instruments like Disklavier and Clavinova.

You will lead major rebuilds and support guest artists during concerts. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in piano technology, a music degree or equivalent, and the ability to schedule tuning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music required or equivalent training.
• Specialized training in piano technology or apprenticeship with a licensed technician.
• At least three years of piano turning, repair, and regulation experience; familiarity with Steinway preferred.
• One year of scheduling tuning and maintenance experience; equivalent combinations considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, tune, voice, and regulate acoustic pianos and accessories.
• Coordinate keyboard needs with faculty, staff, and students for events.
• Manage digital keyboard inventory including Disklavier and Clavinova.
• Plan major acoustic piano rebuilds and replace parts to peak condition.
• Serve as liaison between faculty, performers, and production staff.
• Provide pre-concert tuning/voicing for guest artists and assist rehearsals.

Skills

Piano tuning

Voicing

Regulation

Scheduling maintenance

Hand and power tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music

Tools

Piano repair tools

Disklavier/Digital piano tech

Job description

West Virginia University’s School of Music seeks a Piano Technician Senior to tune, voice, and regulate acoustic pianos and manage related inventories. The role coordinates with faculty, staff, and students for performances and rehearsals, including digital instruments like Disklavier and Clavinova.

You will lead major rebuilds and support guest artists during concerts. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in piano technology, a music degree or equivalent, and the ability to schedule tuning and