Piano Technician (Piano Operations)

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute is seeking a casual Piano Technician to handle tuning and maintenance duties for concert-level instruments. This on-call role supports both Conservatory and Preparatory programs, with varying hours up to 19 per week during busy periods.

Responsibilities include tuning aurally, monitoring instrument serviceability, and assisting in servicing and repairs. Collaboration with faculty and non-Conservatory pianos is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience including basic tuning, knowledge of grand and upright piano repair and maintenance.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Responsibilities

• Perform tunings and general maintenance of pianos for the Peabody Institute.
• Must be able to tune aurally with accuracy and stability.
• Monitor the serviceability of all pianos worked on and communicate larger problems as they are found.
• Aid in servicing, regulating, repairing, and cleaning of pianos as needed.
• Work with faculty on all piano-related needs as requested.
• Tune and maintain non-Conservatory University pianos as needed.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Piano tuning

Piano maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Reporting to the Manager of Piano Technology, we are seeking a Piano Technician who will be an occasional member of the Piano Technology team and will be responsible for tuning and regulation duties as assigned ahead of their work. This may include concert level tuning, voicing, repair and action regulation for general maintenance of the instruments for the Peabody Institute. This is a casual/as-needed position with the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University supporting both the Conservatory and the Preparatory; may work up to 19 hours per week during busy times depending on departmental needs.

The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University advances a dynamic, 21st-century model of performing arts training in pursuit of its mission: to elevate the human experience through leadership at the intersection of art and education. Through its Conservatory for undergraduate and graduate studies and the Preparatory, Baltimore’s largest community performing arts school, Peabody empowers musicians and dancers from diverse backgrounds to create and perform at the highest level.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform tunings and general maintenance of pianos for the Peabody Institute.
• Must be able to tune aurally with accuracy and stability.
• Monitor the serviceability of all pianos worked on at the Peabody Institute and communicate larger problems as they are found.
• Responsible for aiding in servicing, regulating, repairing, and cleaning of pianos as needed.
• Work with faculty on all piano-related needs as requested.
• Tunes and maintains non-Conservatory University pianos as needed.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Special Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to support working with students, faculty, dealers, donors, and guest performers as necessary to perform the job.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and problem solve.
• Interacts positively with others and functions as a member of the team when working.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years of experience including basic tuning, knowledge of grand and upright piano repair and maintenance.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
• Experience with University tuning.
• Knowledge of acceptable work standards in maintenance of pianos.
• Knowledge regarding the effects of humidity and seasonal changes on pianos.

Classified Title: Piano Technician

Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CF

Starting Salary Range: $23.30 - $41.50 HRLY ($50 - $75/hr Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: Variable, up to 19 hours per week or 987 hours per year

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Peabody Institute

Department name: Piano Operations

Personnel area: Peabody