Piano Tuning & Maintenance Technician

John Hopkin’s 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

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.