Job Description - Supv Maintenance and Repair Musical Instruments (******** ) Job Summary Supervisor oversees and manages MNPS instrument repair shop and works to maintain and repair over 1,500 MNPS band instruments annually, including brass, reed, and percussion instruments. Maintains inventory of supplies and parts for instrument maintenance and repair. Maintains accurate database of instrument inventory and repair tracking records.
What you will do Oversees and repairs or replaces music instrument parts and components, such as pads, cords, strings, bridges, felts, and keys, using hand and power tools. Repairs cracks in wood or metal instruments, using pinning wire, lathes, fillers, clamps, dent rollers, or soldering irons and torches. Oversees and reassembles instruments following repair, using hand tools, power tools, glue, or clamps, and lubricates instruments as necessary. Disassembles instruments and parts for repair, cleaning, and adjustment. Oversees and polishes instruments, using rags and polishing compounds, buffing wheels, or churnishing tools, and protects finish with lacquer. Compares instrument pitches with tuning tool pitches in order to tune instruments. Inspects instruments to locate defects, and to determine their value or level of restoration required. Plays instruments to evaluate their sound quality and to locate any defects. Enters, maintains, and tracks instrument repair records through FileMakerPro. Manipulates brass and nickel silver to remove dents using dent rollers, mandrels, dent balls and their devices, hammers, mallets, and powerful magnet force. Monitors inventory of parts and supplies and orders needed stock. Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in music Preferred Experience Qualifications 1-3 years instrument repair in wind band and percussion or related experience Required Skills and Abilities Organizational aptitude Ability to prioritize tasks Ability to work with many types of people Knowledge of up-to-date instrument repair techniques and technologies Proficient in FileMakerPro or equivalent database management Strong work ethic Ability to problem-solve Ability to work within deadlines Licenses and Certifications Certification from musical repair school Upon Hire Required Starting At: $28.96
Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Primary Location Work Locations Support Hub Building
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