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Get Access To All JobsTitle: Music Instrument Repair Technician
Employee Classification: Music Instr Repair Technician
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Music
Department: UNT-College of Music-Gen-134000
Job Location: Denton
Salary: 60000.00
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
The College of Music, at the University of North Texas, is searching for a Piano Repair Technician. This position is specific to providing piano technical services in the College of Music. Assist in managing the piano technical services program for the College of Music.
Position Overview
Position is specific to providing piano technical services in the College of Music. Assist in managing the piano technical services program for the College of Music, focusing on practice room pianos for student use, assists in repairing and rebuilding pianos college purposes.
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, troubleshoot, and maintain complex equipment. Ability to operate standard tools and equipment. Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors in Music. May be a registered member of the Piano Technicians Guild or has any other certifications in the field.
Job Duties
- Tunes, regulates and voices pianos for the College of Music students in practice rooms, classrooms, studios and labs and voice concert pianos for student performances and other student use.
- Assist in repairing and rebuilding pianos for use in practice rooms, classrooms, studios, concert halls and labs.
- Assist in providing piano resource and technical information to students.
- Assist in the administration of the Piano Technical Services program at the College of Music.
- Assist in determining piano technical service standards for student use instruments and establish priorities utilizing available resources.
- Assist in identifying vendors who provide piano related services to the College.
- Assist in supervising additional contract piano technicians and student workers.
- Assist in maintaining student piano inventory lists and piano depreciation schedules.
- Assist in scheduling all piano technical service work in coordination with the Manager of Piano Technical Services, the Building Manager and the Chair of Division of Keyboard Studies.
- Assist in maintaining service records for the College of Music piano inventory.
- Makes recommendations to the Manager of Piano Technical Services regarding student pianos and piano technical services.
Physical Requirements
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
- Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
- Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Operating machinery and/or power tools.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
Title: Music Instrument Repair Technician
Employee Classification: Music Instr Repair Technician
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Music
Department: UNT-College of Music-Gen-134000
Job Location: Denton
Salary: 60000.00
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
The College of Music, at the University of North Texas, is searching for a Piano Repair Technician. This position is specific to providing piano technical services in the College of Music. Assist in managing the piano technical services program for the College of Music.
Position Overview
Position is specific to providing piano technical services in the College of Music. Assist in managing the piano technical services program for the College of Music, focusing on practice room pianos for student use, assists in repairing and rebuilding pianos college purposes.
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, troubleshoot, and maintain complex equipment. Ability to operate standard tools and equipment. Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors in Music. May be a registered member of the Piano Technicians Guild or has any other certifications in the field.
Job Duties
- Tunes, regulates and voices pianos for the College of Music students in practice rooms, classrooms, studios and labs and voice concert pianos for student performances and other student use.
- Assist in repairing and rebuilding pianos for use in practice rooms, classrooms, studios, concert halls and labs.
- Assist in providing piano resource and technical information to students.
- Assist in the administration of the Piano Technical Services program at the College of Music.
- Assist in determining piano technical service standards for student use instruments and establish priorities utilizing available resources.
- Assist in identifying vendors who provide piano related services to the College.
- Assist in supervising additional contract piano technicians and student workers.
- Assist in maintaining student piano inventory lists and piano depreciation schedules.
- Assist in scheduling all piano technical service work in coordination with the Manager of Piano Technical Services, the Building Manager and the Chair of Division of Keyboard Studies.
- Assist in maintaining service records for the College of Music piano inventory.
- Makes recommendations to the Manager of Piano Technical Services regarding student pianos and piano technical services.
Physical Requirements
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
- Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
- Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Operating machinery and/or power tools.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Repair Technician
Verify your degree matches the role
TN classification for Repair Technicians typically relies on an engineering or applied science degree. Confirm your credential directly maps to the posted job duties before applying, since a mismatch is the most common reason CBP denies entry.
Target employers with documented TN history
Search for manufacturers, utilities, and defense contractors that routinely sponsor TN visas. Companies with established immigration processes move faster and are less likely to stall on paperwork once you have an offer.
Request a support letter before your start date
Your employer's TN support letter must detail the specialty occupation, your specific duties, and the employment period. Ask for a draft early so HR can align the language with your degree title, not just your job title.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter for Repair Technician roles where employers have recent visa filings, indicating experience with work visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces these openings so you're not guessing which companies are equipped to support your TN application when you apply at the port of entry or consulate.
Prepare for CBP questions at the Canadian border
Canadian citizens can apply for TN status directly at a port of entry. Bring your offer letter, support letter, and degree credentials in hard copy. CBP officers may ask you to demonstrate how your repair duties require specialized engineering knowledge.
Understand the TN renewal timeline for this role
TN status is granted in three-year increments with no cap on renewals. File your renewal paperwork at least 30 days before your current status expires to maintain continuous work authorization between contracts or employers.
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Find Repair Technician JobsRepair Technician TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Repair Technician role qualify for a TN visa?
It depends on how the role is structured. Repair Technician positions qualify under the TN Engineer category when the job requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, applied science, or a closely related field. Hands-on repair work alone is not sufficient. The employer's support letter must describe duties that require that specialized degree, not just technical skills acquired on the job.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Repair Technician jobs?
TN is faster and more predictable for this role. There's no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and Canadians can get status approved at the border the same day. H-1B requires a lottery selection that leaves you waiting months with no guarantee. If your role qualifies under the TN Engineer category, pursuing TN first is the more direct path to authorization.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must prepare a support letter on company letterhead that specifies your job title, a detailed description of your duties, the connection between those duties and your degree, your salary, and the length of employment. Mexican citizens also need USCIS Form I-129 filed on their behalf before consular processing. Canadians present the support letter directly to CBP at the port of entry.
Where can I find Repair Technician jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters job listings by visa sponsorship type so you can identify Repair Technician openings where employers are already prepared to support a TN application, rather than spending time on roles where sponsorship is uncertain or unavailable.
Can Mexican citizens apply for TN status for a Repair Technician role?
Yes, but the process differs from the Canadian path. Mexican citizens cannot apply at the border. Instead, their employer files an I-129 petition with USCIS, and once approved, the applicant schedules a visa interview at a U.S. consulate in Mexico. The annual TN allocation for Mexican nationals is limited, so confirming eligibility and starting the filing process early matters.
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