Piano Technician

We are seeking a skilled Piano Technician to join our team at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing tunings and general maintenance of pianos, as well as assisting in developing schedules for tuning and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in piano repair and maintenance, with knowledge of grand and upright piano repair and maintenance, installation of action parts, basic repairs, and regulation.

• Perform tunings and general maintenance of pianos for 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.
• Work with faculty on piano-related needs as requested.
• Tune and maintain non-Conservatory University pianos as needed or as requested.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Two 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.

• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.

Working Conditions

• 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.
• 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.