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If you are interested in applying for a full or part-time job at Music Go Round Elk Grove please email your cover letter & resume in PLAIN TEXT or PDF format only to store@musicgoroundelkgrove.com. Please note that we are unable to open attachments in any other format. Walk-in or paper submissions are not accepted.

CURRENT OPENINGS AS OF MAY 2026

Junior Repair Technician

Purpose:

The Junior Repair Technician supports Music Go Round Elk Grove's buy-sell-trade operation by evaluating, cleaning, and performing basic repairs on used guitars and basses as they come through the store. You'll work alongside our Senior Technician in a fast-paced, music-loving environment where your bench skills directly impact what customers see, play, and buy. This is a great entry point for a self-taught repair-tech or someone with trade school training who wants to turn their passion for gear into a career.

Areas Of Responsibility:

• Inspect incoming guitars and basses for playability, structural integrity, and cosmetic condition
• Accurately assess repair needs and communicate findings to store leadership 
• Perform standard setups on both store-owned and customer-owned instruments: string changes, action and intonation adjustment, truss rod adjustments, basic nut and saddle work
• Execute other common repairs as needed such as: cleaning and lubricating tuning machines, tightening loose hardware, fret polishing, output jack tightening 
• Maintain a clean, organized workbench and properly store tools and supplies 

Qualifications

• Proven experience adjusting, maintaining, and repairing guitar and/or bass
• Familiarity and experience with product lines such as Fender, Gibson, Taylor, PRS, etc. as well as sub-genres such as 12-string, Floyd Rose, baritone, etc.
• Prior retail experience preferred in similar product lines, but willing to train the right candidate
• Highest level of proven customer service skills required
• Ability to work well as a team member, accept constructive feedback, and follow directions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to 8 hours a day
• Lifting up to 40 lbs. without assistance. May involve heavier lifting with assistance of team member or cart/dolly
• Bending, rotating, and reaching customary to a retail environment; including receiving, pricing, and stocking/back stocking merchandise
• Exposure to typical retail environment conditions and noise levels
• Able to operate a computerized sales terminal

Other

This is an on-site position with a schedule of approximately 30-40 hours. Closing shift availability (until 8pm weekdays or 6pm Saturday) is strongly preferred. Our store is open every day so flexibility to work Saturdays is a plus. This position is typically not scheduled on Sunday.

Starting pay: $21/hour. Accepting resumes on an ongoing basis for a projected late-summer start date.