Piano Technician (Piano Technology)

About the role

The Piano Technology Department is seeking a Piano Technician who will report to the Manager of Piano Technology and function as a member of the Piano Technology team. The incumbent will be responsible for 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform tunings and general maintenance of pianos for the Peabody Institute.
• Maintain the serviceability of all pianos at the Peabody Institute; assist in developing schedules for tuning and general maintenance as requested.
• Aid 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.
• Tune and maintain non-Conservatory University pianos as needed or as requested by Peabody leadership.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor's 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of experience with concert tuning strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
• RPT certification from the PTG-Piano Technicians Guild.

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.

Physical Requirements

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Moderate physical activity required.
• Requires upper-body strength, and can be fatiguing for back, arms, and hands.
• Requires a high degree of fine finger or hand dexterity.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.

Job Posting Title (Working Title)

Piano Technician (Piano Technology)

Role/Level/Range

ACRO37.5/02/CF

Starting Salary Range

$22.75 - $40.50 HRLY ($62,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group

Full Time

Schedule

37.5 hours per week

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Location

Peabody

Department name

Piano Operations

Personnel area

Peabody