Woodwind Repair Technician

Los Angeles Unified School District; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

CalPERS retirement

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Los Angeles Unified School District seeks a Woodwind Instrument Technician to repair, overhaul, and adjust woodwind instruments at district facilities in Los Angeles. The role requires a high school diploma and two years of paid experience in woodwind repair; a music instrument repair certificate may substitute for one year.

Strong hands-on skills with lathes and drill presses are valued. Join a team dedicated to instrument quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of paid experience in woodwind instrument repair.
• A woodwind repair certificate may substitute for one year of experience.
• Ability to read instruction manuals and parts catalogs.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, overhauls, and adjusts woodwind instruments including clarinets, flutes, oboes, saxophones, and more.
• Fits springs, re-pads, and tunes instruments to spec.
• Maintains instrument cases and repairs or fabricates parts as needed.
• Cleans, polishes, and performs soldering as required.
• Keeps accurate records and works safely with tools.

Skills

Auditory acuity

Visual acuity

Manual dexterity

Reading manuals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Woodwind instrument repair certificate / equivalent

Tools

Lathes

Drill presses

Job description

Los Angeles Unified School District seeks a Woodwind Instrument Technician to repair, overhaul, and adjust woodwind instruments at district facilities in Los Angeles. The role requires a high school diploma and two years of paid experience in woodwind repair; a music instrument repair certificate may substitute for one year.

Strong hands-on skills with lathes and drill presses are valued. Join a team dedicated to instrument quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping.