Arcade & Equipment Tech Lead

Chuck E Cheese; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Meal discounts

Paid vacation

Earned wages access

Job summary

Chuck E. Cheese is seeking a Game Room Technician (Technical Manager) to keep video and skill games, kitchen equipment, and ticketing systems running smoothly. You’ll diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance, and troubleshoot electronics and stage show gear.

The role emphasizes electro‑mechanical maintenance, hands-on repair, teamwork with guests and staff, and opportunities to advance with training, benefits, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to work up to 45 hours per week.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and be responsible for the latest in working on video and skill games, kitchen equipment, register systems and ticket mechanisms.
• Oversee and be responsible for the latest arcade games, register and IT systems and ticket dispensers.
• Manage the electrical and mechanical aspects of the game room; perform daily preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Troubleshoot, repair and/or replace defective electronic components, boards and computers.
• Operate stage show equipment and manage repairs and preventative maintenance, including compressor operation, lighting and sound, pneumatics, mac valves, cylinders, boards and stage show cosmetics.
• Maintain an inventory of electronic equipment, mechanical parts and tools.
• Maintain a budget.
• Maintain a safety-focused attitude at all times.

Skills

Schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Time management

Attention to detail

Military experience / technical degree

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Chuck E. Cheese is seeking a Game Room Technician (Technical Manager) to keep video and skill games, kitchen equipment, and ticketing systems running smoothly. You’ll diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance, and troubleshoot electronics and stage show gear.

The role emphasizes electro‑mechanical maintenance, hands-on repair, teamwork with guests and staff, and opportunities to advance with training, benefits, and paid time off.