Amusement Technician - Northern California

Spheric; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardner Games operates nationwide in vending and amusement solutions and seeks a Traveling Technician to service Northern California locations, including Santa Rosa. The role involves repair, testing, maintenance, installation support, and inventory management at client sites.

The position requires strong electronics and electro-mechanical skills, independent work style, and willingness to travel extensively, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electronics or electro-mechanical systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Basic networking knowledge.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Flexibility to travel extensively and adapt to changing work environments.
• Availability to work weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Travel to client locations throughout Northern California to repair, test, maintain, and stock amusement equipment.
• Assist with installation and setup of new amusement equipment at locations.
• Manage assigned arcade sweep schedules to ensure equipment operates efficiently and reliably.
• Communicate regularly with client locations to coordinate service needs and provide remote troubleshooting support.
• Maintain parts inventory and assist with prize stock management at serviced locations.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to other technicians as needed.

Skills

Electronics background

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Basic networking

Customer service

Travel extensively

Job description

Amusement Technician - Northern California

Gardner Games is a national leader in vending and amusement solutions for bars, nightclubs, theaters, arenas, and family entertainment centers. We deliver industry-leading equipment, responsive service, and innovative entertainment experiences to customers across the country.

We are seeking a Traveling Technician to support locations throughout Northern California, including Santa Rosa, Vacaville, Sacramento, & Bay Area. This role is 100% travel-based and focused on maintaining, repairing, testing, and supporting amusement equipment directly at client sites. If you have strong troubleshooting skills, hands-on technical experience, and enjoy working independently in the field, this is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge amusement technology while making a direct impact on customer operations and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to client locations throughout Northern California to repair, test, maintain, and stock amusement equipment.
• Assist with installation and setup of new amusement equipment at locations.
• Manage assigned arcade sweep schedules to ensure equipment operates efficiently and reliably.
• Communicate regularly with client locations to coordinate service needs and provide remote troubleshooting support.
• Maintain parts inventory and assist with prize stock management at serviced locations.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to other technicians as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Strong background in electronics or electro-mechanical systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Basic networking knowledge.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Flexibility to travel extensively and adapt to changing work environments.
• Availability to work weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the amusement, arcade, vending, or entertainment equipment industry.
• Prior field service or traveling technician experience.