Senior Attractions & Arcade Technician (Electrical / Mechanical Lead)

Malibu Jack's Quad Cities; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Malibu Jack’s Indoor Family Entertainment Center in Bettendorf, IA is seeking a Senior Attractions & Arcade Technician to lead hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of arcade games, rides, and attraction systems.

The role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills to diagnose issues, prioritize repairs, and guide junior technicians, with on-site work and occasional on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience and ability to diagnose issues.
• Solid mechanical repair background with hands-on maintenance skills.
• Able to read wiring diagrams and service manuals for complex equipment.
• Experience with industrial equipment, amusement rides, or similar machinery.
• Comfortable working independently and making technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical systems including motors, sensors, relays, and control components.
• Perform mechanical repairs on attractions, arcade games, and go-kart systems.
• Identify root causes of failures and implement long-term fixes.
• Prioritize repairs based on safety, downtime, and guest impact.
• Guide and support other technicians and document maintenance activities.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules and repair records.
• Ensure attractions operate safely per standards and respond to urgent issues.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Diagnostics

Industrial equipment experience

Reading wiring diagrams

Job description

Position:Senior Attractions & Arcade Technician (Electrical / Mechanical Lead)

Location:Bettendorf, IA

Job Id:165

# of Openings:1

Senior Attractions & Arcade Technician (Electrical / Mechanical Lead)

Pay: $20–$26 per hour (up to $30/hour for highly qualified candidates)

Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Evenings & Weekends required; on-call for critical issues

Job Overview

Malibu Jack’s Indoor Family Entertainment Center is seeking a Senior Attractions & Arcade Technician to lead hands‑on troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of arcade games, rides, and attraction systems.

This role is designed for a technician with strong electrical and mechanical skills who can accurately diagnose issues, prioritize repairs, and ensure equipment is fixed correctly the first time, while helping guide and support other technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical systems including AC/DC circuits, motors, sensors, relays, power supplies, and control components
• Perform mechanical repairs on attractions, arcade games, and go-kart systems
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement long‑term solutions
• Prioritize repair work based on safety, downtime, and guest impact
• Guide and support other technicians and verify quality of completed repairs
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules and accurate repair documentation
• Ensure attractions operate safely and meet manufacturer and company standards
• Respond to urgent equipment issues and on‑call emergencies as needed

Required Qualifications

• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience
• Solid mechanical repair background
• Proven ability to diagnose problems rather than replace parts blindly
• Experience with industrial equipment, amusement rides, arcade systems, or similar machinery
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and service manuals
• Comfortable working independently and making technical decisions

Preferred Experience

• Industrial or manufacturing maintenance background
• Automation, controls, or HVAC experience
• Previous senior or lead technician experience
• Experience working in high‑uptime environments

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, climb ladders, and lift equipment
• Comfortable working in an active guest‑facing environment

Why Work at Malibu Jack’s

• Competitive pay compared to local manufacturing roles
• Hands‑on technical work with a wide variety of equipment
• Leadership responsibility without being stuck behind a desk