Assistant Piano Technician — Tunings & Repairs (Evenings)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Peabody Institute invites applications for an Assistant Piano Technician. This casual, on-call position supports the Piano Operations team with tuning, maintenance, and minor repairs for practice and teaching pianos, including inventory management for over 250 instruments.

The role requires evening/ weekend availability, accurate tuning by ear, and ability to work with faculty and students.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of experience including basic tuning and piano repair knowledge.
• Additional education may substitute for experience where permitted.

Responsibilities

• Performs tunings and general maintenance of pianos for the Peabody Institute.
• Assists in developing schedules for tuning and maintenance as requested.
• Aids in servicing, regulating, repairing, rebuilding, stringing, and cleaning of pianos.
• Works with faculty on piano-related needs and tunes non-Conservatory pianos as needed.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Tuning by ear

Piano repair knowledge

Piano regulation

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Ability to move pianos with assistance

Multi-tasking

Written and oral communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

2 years tuning/repair experience

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Peabody Institute invites applications for an Assistant Piano Technician. This casual, on-call position supports the Piano Operations team with tuning, maintenance, and minor repairs for practice and teaching pianos, including inventory management for over 250 instruments.

The role requires evening/ weekend availability, accurate tuning by ear, and ability to work with faculty and students.