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Instrument Repair Associate

Overview

Lamorinda Music is now accepting applications for a part-time (24 hours/week) or full-time (40 hours/week) Instrument Repair Associate. Lamorinda Music is a family-owned and operated full-line music store in charming downtown Lafayette, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to retail sales and rentals, Lamorinda Music has 14 teaching studios and a busy group performance room.

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This position is designed as an excellent entry point into the world of instrument repair. About 80% of your time will be spent in our busy repair shop, assisting our two full-time instrument repair technicians. The remaining 20% will be customer-facing, helping with rentals and general store support.

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In the shop, you’ll assist with ultrasonic cleanings for brass instruments, performing minor repairs on school and customer instruments, and readying instruments for our extensive rental fleet. You’ll work closely with our experienced technicians in a collaborative and educational environment. You’ll learn how to evaluate instruments, process service tickets, and keep the shop organized and running smoothly. In the front of the store, you’ll interact with customers, help with sales and rentals, and process transactions using our AIM point-of-sale system.

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No formal repair training is required for this position—just a willingness to learn, strong attention to detail, and the ability to balance shop work with friendly customer service.

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Duties

  • Assist repair technicians with cleaning and preparing instruments for rentals and customers

  • Perform ultrasonic cleanings for brass instruments

  • Help maintain our large rental fleet of band instruments

  • Enter and track service tickets in the AIM point-of-sale system

  • Keep the shop area clean and organized

  • Support front-of-store staff with rentals, sales, and customer service as needed

 

Requirements

  • Ability to play at least one band instrument and be willing to learn all instruments

  • Demonstrated interest in instrument repair (through prior experience, coursework, tinkering, or strong enthusiasm to learn)

  • Professional, friendly demeanor and strong customer service skills

  • Comfortable with hands-on cleaning and light maintenance tasks

  • Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

  • Prior experience in retail, repair support, or music preferred, but not required

  • ​Availability on Saturdays is required, as this is one of our busiest days

 

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly wage based on experience​

  • Employee discount

  • Full-time position includes medical, dental, 401K with match

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Please contact

John & Colleen McCormick

(925) 385-0963

info@lamorindamusic.com

 

Posted: September 10, 2025

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