Music Instrument Repair Technician

University of North Texas at Dallas, United States

Updated: 16 days ago

Location: Denton, TEXAS

Job Type: FullTime

Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information

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Posting Title	Music Instrument Repair Technician
Department	UNT-College of Music-Gen-134000
Job Location	Denton
Full Time/Part Time	Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility	TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information	For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php .
Salary Information	Salary commensurate with experience
Department Summary	The College of Music is searching for a Repair Technician to join our team in the COM Instrument Repair Shop. This position will serve as the lead woodwind repair technician for our UNT owned instruments and student owned instruments in addition to possibly serving as an adjunct faculty member (with an additional stipend) in woodwind repair course instruction depending on qualifications.
Position Overview	The primary function of this position is to serve as the woodwind repair technician for all univeristy owned instruments and student owned instruments for the College of Music. This position will also be responsible for woodwind repair for non-UNT instruments/customers as time allows. Assist in managing the storage, inventory, and rental of university owned instruments. Assist in providing oversight for brass and woodwind repair course instruction.

Additional Posting Details

Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s Degree in related field and four years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities	• Thorough knowledge of related tools, equipment, materials, and techniques of musical instrument repair. Ability to read and interpret complex drawings, charts, and designs. • Ability to work from ideas and to draw own sketches and designs. • Ability to locate and identify malfunctions in equipment. • Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment. • Ability to design, trouble-shoot, and maintain complex equipment. • Ability to operate standard tools and equipment. • Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
Preferred Qualifications	3-5 years background in repairing woodwind instruments in an educational/music environment. Experience working with extended range/auxiliary woodwind instruments plus teaching experience in the field of woodwind repair.
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule	8:00 am – 5:00 pm and as needed.
Driving University Vehicle	No
Security Sensitive	This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement	The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title	Music Instr Repair Technician
Physical Requirements	Carrying, Cleaning, Climbing, Crawling, Driving, Kneeling, Lifting up to 10 pounds, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Lifting up to 50 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate

Job Duties

o	Serve as the primary woodwind repair technician for UNT owned instruments and music students.

o	Assist in managing the storage, inventory, and rental of university owned instruments.

o	Assist in developing curriculum for music instrument repair courses and workshops.

o	Assist in training and supervising any hourly workers within the instrument repair shop.

o	Help perform basic operations of the repair shop, including equipment/tool maintenance and acquisition and keeping an inventory of necessary supplies.

o	Provide repair services for external customers as time permits to raise additional funding in support of student repair services.

o	Other duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	S7995P
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/81119