Musical Instrument Cleaner -Boonton, NJ 07005

Full-Time Musical Instrument Cleaner:

Do you have a passion for music and musical instruments?

We do! Join The Music Shop Service Department team as a Musical Instrument Cleaner.

The Music Shop is growing, and we’re excited to add a full-time Musical Instrument Cleaner to our team! If you love working with instruments, take pride in quality craftsmanship, and enjoy being part of a supportive, professional crew, this might be your perfect fit.

For over 45 years, The Music Shop has been providing expert musical services to professional musicians, music students of all ages, and school districts and is proud to be part of Ensemble Performing Arts, one of the nation’s leading music education organizations. Our Mission is excellence in arts education through excellence in administration. Our Values are:

Stewardship: We take pride in caring for our instruments, our schools, and our communities. By maintaining and repairing instruments to the highest standards, we help teachers and students succeed and ensure every instrument is ready to perform when it matters most.

Growth: Skilled technicians are essential to our success. We are committed to supporting professional development, refining craftsmanship, and investing in the tools and resources needed to do great work as part of a growing network of music education organizations.

Stagehands: Our repair teams work behind the scenes, but their impact is front and center. By keeping instruments performance-ready, we empower teachers and students to shine—making our technicians a vital part of every successful performance.

Rate:$17.00 Per Hour

40 Hour Week: Monday through Friday

Position Summary:

Full time position with duties including cleaning and detail work on band and orchestra musical instruments, cases, and accessories; making occasional pickups and deliveries in a company vehicle; and other duties as needed.

Cleaner Duties:

· Cleaning and polishing musical instruments after they have been serviced by a repair technician.

· Cleaning, vacuuming, and detailing instrument cases.

· Washing, scrubbing, and rinsing instruments and instrument parts.

· Operating a buffing wheel to buff and polish instrument parts and keys.

· Performing minor repairs on instrument cases.

· Cleaning mouthpieces. Disassembling, washing, scrubbing, drying, assembling, and bagging mouthpieces.

· Operating an ultrasonic cleaner in the cleaning of instruments and instrument parts.

· Maintaining specified levels of accessories and supplies at the cleaning bench.

· Notifying Service Department leaders of unsafe equipment, tools, or conditions.

· Assisting in moving instruments, parts, accessories, and supplies throughout the service department.

· Following safety standards of the Service Department.

· Driving a company van safely and legally.

Skills and Abilities

· Familiarity with musical instruments preferred (but not required).

· Organized and punctual.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Physical Demand & Work Effort

· Must be able to perform repetitive motions for extended periods of time.

· Must be able to comply with company attendance standards.

Other:

· FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.

· Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Company Holidays.

·· Required: Acceptable background check.

· Required: Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to commute to Boonton, NJ 07005 every day for work?
• Musical background is preferred but not required.

Do you play any instruments? If yes, explain.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17