Piano Technician

The Piano Technology Department is seeking a Piano Technician who will reporting to the Manager of Piano Technology and function as a member of the Piano Technology team.

The Piano Technician will be a key member of the Piano Technology team and will be responsible for some concert level tunings voicing repair and action regulation moving with the assistance of the piano lift 2 cleaning restringing action rebuilds and general maintenance of instruments used for practice and performances for the Peabody Institute. The Piano technician will also provide instructional training to student workers and graduate assistants hired within the department as needed.

The incumbent of this position must also be able to work with computers and help in maintaining our inventory of over 250 pianos sending digital contracts for piano rentals and participate in our online request management system. Training in all online systems will be provided.

This is a full-time 12-month position with the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University supporting both the Conservatory and the Preparatory as such the incumbent must be available to work evenings and weekends when asked dictated by the concert and performance schedule.

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 Baltimores 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.
• Monitor the serviceability of all pianos at the Peabody Institute; assist in developing schedules for tuning and general maintenance as requested.
• Responsible for aiding in servicing regulating repairing rebuilding stringing and cleaning of pianos as needed.
• Attend concerts for pre- and intermission tunings as requested.
• Work with faculty on all piano-related needs as requested.
• Tunes and maintains non-Conservatory University pianos as needed or as requested by Peabody leadership.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge Skills & 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 participate in moving pianos with the assistance of equipment.
• Ability to multi-task meet deadlines and problem solve. Interacts positively with others and functions as a member of the team.
• Working Conditions & Physical Requirements.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Moderate physical activity required.
• Work requires upper-body strength and can be fatiguing for back arms and hands.
• Will be required to pass background check and complete university required compliance training.
• Requires heavy lifting pushing or pulling required of objects up to 40 pounds.
• Requires a high degree of fine finger or hand dexterity.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.

Working Conditions

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Will be required to pass background check and complete university required compliance training.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks such as occasional use of hazardous solvents (acetone lacquer) when necessary which require following basic safety precautions and wearing safety equipment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience including concert level tuning knowledge of grand and upright piano repair and maintenance; installation of action parts; action regulation; and voicing for professional musician standards.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Five years of experience with concert tuning strongly preferred.
• Bachelors Degree strongly preferred.
• RPT certification from the PTG- Piano Technicians Guild.
• Knowledge of acceptable work standards in the rebuilding and maintenance of pianos and related instruments.
• 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: $22.75 - $40.50 HRLY ($64000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Location: Peabody Institute
Department name: Piano Operations
Personnel area: Peabody