Musical Instruments Repair Technician

Purpose and Scope

To inspect and perform skilled maintenance and repair of musical instruments used in District music programs and classes.

Essential Job Functions

Receives and completes work orders for routine band instrument maintenance and repair work in a timely manner in accordance with all department policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety.

Inspects, maintains and/or repairs band instruments; cleans and polishes instruments as needed; repairs dents.

Instructs band directors in simple maintenance and adjustment procedures.

Diagnosing and repairing instrument malfunctions, maintaining assigned equipment and tools, completing work orders in a timely manner, and maintaining accurate work records.

Receives stocks and/or distributes parts, materials, supplies and new band instruments.

Facilitates the transportation of instruments between schools.

Minimum Qualifications

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of college or vocational school education and/or specialized training in musical instrument repair or related field and four (4) years of journeyman music instrument repair or related experience.  The position also requires a valid Drivers' License with a good driving record on most recent MVR.

 

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor's Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master's Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master's degrees are required, years for Bachelor's Degrees must be included.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the construction, assembly, adjustment and maintenance of musical instruments
• Knowledge of operation of a machinist lathe, drill press, band saw, belt-sander, floor mount buffing machine and electroplater
• Thorough knowledge of the musical instrument repair trade including tools and equipment
• Knowledge of the administrative requirements associated with processing invoices and work orders, and monitoring contracted repair work
• Skilled in the use and care of a variety of hand and power tools necessary to perform a variety of band and orchestra instrument repair reconstruction work
• Ability to analyze malfunctions in the musical instruments and to make effective repairs and adjustments
• Ability to use computers and the knowledge to interpret the data Ability to play instrument to assure proper performance
• Ability to clean instruments using solutions that are environmentally safe

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

Physical Demands: Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis; and some dexterity in operating office equipment; must be able to use hands and fingers for sign language.

Unavoidable Hazards:  The position is exposed to no unusual environmental hazards.

Sensory (ADA) Requirements: The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities.

 

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

 

Shelby County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires the district to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME