Bowling and Arcade Maintenance Technician

LexLive; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LexLive is seeking a hands‑on Maintenance Technician to service and repair bowling equipment, arcade games, and related facility systems in a lively bowling center. The role requires practical mechanical and electrical troubleshooting in a customer‑facing environment.

Two‑year related experience or equivalent is preferred. Candidates must be able to lift up to 100 lbs and work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
• Clear and effective communication abilities.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and service bowling equipment to high standards.
• Maintain arcade games and related machinery and circuitry.
• Oversee and perform maintenance tasks in a busy bowling/arcade facility.
• Follow safety procedures and ensure clean, organized work areas.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Job description

Full Job Description Are you into video games, bowling, and general repairs? Are you friendly, outgoing? Do you enjoy being around people and work in a fun environment? Then you’re the kind of person we’d love to hire!

Full Job Description Are you into video games, bowling, and general repairs? Are you friendly, outgoing? Do you enjoy being around people and work in a fun environment? Then you’re the kind of person we’d love to hire!

Industry technical experience is not required, but hands‑on technical experience is required.

Hands‑On repairing. Maintenance Technicians are primarily responsible for the repair and operation of pinsetters, pin spotters, automatic scoring machines, lanes and other facility equipment at the highest level of operating proficiency. Maintenance Technicians are also responsible for all the repairs and operations of an amusement arcade. His/her job is to oversee, manage, and maintain mechanical and arcade machines.

Essential Duties

Bowling

• Ensures that bowling equipment is being serviced and maintained.
• Ensures that lane maintenance and repairs on bowling lanes, pinsetters, and other bowling related equipment are being conducted and maintained.
• Learns and implements Brunswick machine area safety procedures and standards of operation for bowling equipment, building maintenance, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensures Brunswick operational compliance with appropriate laws and policies to include OSHA safety practices and procedures.
• Identifies and suggest repairs and replacements of malfunctioning bowling equipment with final approvals from Manager/ Supervisor or Sr. General Manager as appropriate.
• Ensures high scoring lane conditions meet and align with USBC specifications.

Amusement (Arcade)

• Ensures that amusement arcade games are being serviced and maintained.
• Responds to customer complaints of machine malfunction; analyzes the mechanism to find the root of the problem.
• Manages the installation, maintenance, and repairs both mechanical and circuitry issues in arcade game machines.
• Manages the transporting of machines and ensures machines are assembled using meters, electrical parts, hand tools, and soldering irons.
• Able to readily identify the most common problem with components like controls and audio systems.

Other

• Performs other maintenance and repair tasks.
• Keeps a clean and organized workshop.
• Ability to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays, as well as overtime to support business needs.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Follows up to complete any assigned work.
• Maintains high ethical standards in the workplace.
• Reports all irregular issues and problems to general management for a solution.
• Maintains good communication with all employees and outside contacts.
• Complies and maintains the confidentiality of all company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working area.

Qualifications

Maintenance Technicians must possess a strong sense of customer service and interpersonal skills to include high integrity and respects for everyone. Maintenance Technicians must demonstrate solid communication skills, strong critical and analytical thinking skills, and appreciation for diversity (thought, ethnic, gender, etc.).

Education and/or Experience

Two-year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a bowling center/arcade environment where high levels of noise, dust, and activity can be expected. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend, stretch, twist, climb and have a high level of mobility/flexibility in small spaces. The employee is required to stand and walk for extensive periods of time without breaks during busy times. In addition, the employee will need to be able to use their hands/fingers to handle and feel and reach with hands and arms. Lifting and/or moving up to 100lbs with assistance is required.