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Piano Technician

Employer
Johns Hopkins University
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Apr 20, 2022

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

  • High School Diploma/GED. Bachelors’ Degree strongly preferred.
  • Must be able to tune aurally with accuracy and stability.
  • Expertise in concert level tuning.
  • 3 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.
  • Demonstrates effective communication skills (orally and in writing) and basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5 years of experience with concert tuning strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
  • RPT certification from the PTG- Piano Technician’s 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

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.
  • 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.

Classified Title: Piano Technician
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CF
Starting Salary Range: $21.64 - $29.78/hr (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Peabody Institute
Department name: ​​​​​​​Concert Operation
Personnel area: Peabody

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Important legal information
http://hrnt.jhu.edu/legal.cfm

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