Piano Technician (Piano Operations)

Affiliated Office Address

Baltimore, MD, United States

Requisition ID

122079

Date Created

August 08, 2026

Job Function

Academic

Exempt Status

Non-Exempt

Shift Type

Casual / On Call

Schedule

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

Worksite

07-MD:Peabody Institute

Work Modality

On-site: 90-100% of hours worked on-site

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 (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

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

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