Arcade Technician

Showboathotelac; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Showboat Resort in Atlantic City is seeking an Arcade Technician to keep our games running smoothly and safely. You will maintain, repair, and fine-tune arcade games and related equipment to ensure guests can play without interruption.

Join a team that values reliability, hands-on technical skills, and a proactive approach to preventative maintenance. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18+ years old.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Mechanical aptitude with basic electrical knowledge.
• Comfortable with hand tools.
• Experience repairing arcade/vending equipment preferred.
• Flexible schedule (nights/weekends/holidays) and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair arcade games, simulators, redemption and prize equipment.
• Perform routine inspections, cleaning, and preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and software/PC-based issues.
• Swap parts, calibrate machines, and verify they meet manufacturer specs.
• Respond quickly to malfunctions during operating hours; reset/reboot or take games offline when needed.
• Track repair notes, parts usage, and maintenance logs; support installs, removals, and layout changes.
• Help ensure safe operation, report hazards, and coordinate with vendors for advanced repairs.

Skills

English literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Read/write English

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

The Showboat Story

Showboat Resort, an Atlantic City icon, has been rejuvenated into the premier travel destination for family friendly vacations and experiences. Showboat Resort is conveniently located on the Atlantic City boardwalk just feet away from the Atlantic Ocean. The resort features a beautifully renovated pet friendly hotel featuring 852 rooms, including walk-out balcony suites; 100,000 square feet of flexible meeting space; the world's largest arcade spread throughout the property which includes a 45,000 square foot indoor raceway. The newly open ISLAND Waterpark, a state of the art all year-round resort highlight is the largest indoor beachfront waterpark in the world, featuring 120,000 square feet housing 11 waterslides, a one-of-a-kind slide island, surf simulator, an indoor boardwalk, Paradise adult island and much more.

The true fun and excitement of the Showboat Resort is its employees. Joining our team means immersing yourself in an environment that thrives on teamwork, mutual support, and a shared position for delivering exceptional guest experiences to make Showboat Resort Atlantic City's destination of choice. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from each exciting area of the resort so that you will contribute to a dynamic and exciting work environment that continuously exceeds guests' expectations. Join us and let's work together to make Showboat resort the premier choice for families and fun seekers looking for unforgettable experiences.

Showboat Core Values

1. Friendly Focused – we are committed to creating a fun environment that embraces families and children of all ages.
2. Kindness Focused – we demonstrate kindness in everything we do, seeking to uplift and support all of those around us.
3. Team Spirit – we foster a respectful workplace where team members work together to exceed our guest's expectations.
4. Hearts the Serve – we are driven by a passion to bring joy and happiness to the guests that we serve.
5. Take Ownership – we take full responsibility for our actions and the resulting outcomes, embracing personal accountabilit y.

Required qualifications/skills:

• High school diploma/GED
• Must be 18 years of age
• Able to readwrite, speak, and understand English
• Mechanical aptitude with basic electrical/electronics knowledge
• Comfortable with hand tools
• Experience repairing arcade/vending/similar equipment preferred
• Flexible schedule (nights/weekends/holidays) and ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.

Keep the Games Going

As an Arcade Technician, you’ll help keep the fun flowing by maintaining, repairing, and fine-tuning arcade games and related equipment so guests can play without pause.

Key responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair arcade games, simulators, redemption and prize equipment
• Perform routine inspections, cleaning, and preventative maintenance
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and software/PC-based issues
• Swap parts, calibrate machines, and verify they meet manufacturer specs
• Respond quickly to malfunctions during operating hours; reset/reboot or take games offline when needed
• Track repair notes, parts usage, and maintenance logs; support installs, removals, and layout changes
• Help ensure safe operation, report hazards, and coordinate with vendors for advanced repairs