Venue Technician

Level99; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Level99 in Tysons, Virginia is seeking a Venue Technician to ensure a seamless gameplay experience for guests. You will work closely with the Venue Tech Lead to maintain and improve attractions, troubleshooting various electro-mechanical systems and performing regular maintenance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a tech/maintenance role, possesses strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to guest safety. If you're passionate about hands-on work in a fun environment, apply today!

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a related tech/maintenance capacity.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems throughout the venue.
• Repair and maintain facility and attraction elements.
• Perform preventative maintenance and weekly inspections.

Skills

Electro-mechanical troubleshooting

General facility maintenance

Strong verbal communication skills

Operational knowledge of technical equipment

Education

High School education or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Production, Design, Theatre Tech, Engineering, or related degree

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Ladders and lifts

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Level99 is a sprawling playground designed for adults with over 50 life‑size mini‑games where Players dodge axes, crack puzzles, and outsmart real‑world challenges. Each game lasts about 1–4 minutes and is built for 2–6 people to play together. One ticket to Level99 unlocks access to all of our games including Challenge Rooms, Player‑vs‑Player duels, and an art scavenger hunt. We save your progress each time you play so you can earn rewards and climb our coveted leaderboard.

Alongside the games, Level99 offers a full‑service bar and award‑winning restaurant – featuring scratch‑cooking, local craft beers, handmade cocktails, and a variety of event spaces. Level99 has locations in Natick, MA, Providence, RI, Tysons, VA, and is opening in West Hartford, CT, Disney Springs, FL, King of Prussia, PA, Paramus, NJ, and Raleigh, NC. Level99 is backed by Act III Holdings, led by Panera founder Ron Shaich, and we have a talented team that has worked on successful entertainment projects ranging from 5 Wits to Walt Disney Imagineering.

OVERVIEW

The Venue Technician (“Venue Tech”) works closely with the Venue Technician Lead to ensure a best‑in‑class gameplay experience for Level99 guests. You will work in the trenches, hands‑on, to assist with the maintenance, repair, improvement, and replacement of Level99’s attractions and Entertainment facilities. The Venue Technician is passionate about getting the details right, meeting guest needs before being asked, and ensuring a safe, clean and well‑maintained venue.

A Level99 Venue Tech has honesty and personal integrity that is above reproach, prefers a joyful and positive approach to challenging situations, chooses humility over the need to “be right,” and in all things acts as though you are the Owner and Operator of their venue.

Click here for a video on the Day in the Life of a Venue Tech at Level99!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot electro‑mechanical systems, sets, wiring, facilities items and other systems throughout the venue.
• Repair and maintain Level99’s facility and attraction elements, using skills/techniques that may include:
• Expert craftsmanship in a variety of materials including wood, metal, plastics, etc.
• Painting, surfacing, and refinishing, including decorative and scenic elements
• Practical wiring of electro‑mechanical devices and systems
• Troubleshooting of PCs, networks, micro‑controllers, and other electronic equipment
• Maintaining up to date knowledge in the safe and efficient use of all relevant shop hand and power tools
• Studying and interpreting shop drawings, sketches, wiring diagrams, and other design documents
• A working knowledge of general facility maintenance practices such as plumbing, HVAC, wiring, etc.
• Assist in updating and maintaining documentation, procedures, and the attraction maintenance log to ensure the proper, efficient, and safe operation of the attractions and the Entertainment space as a whole
• Keep individual workspaces, and the building as a whole, clean, organized, and efficient
• Perform preventative maintenance and weekly inspections/upkeep for Level99 attractions as needed
• Maintain an organized, prioritized, continuously updated, personal task list, with estimated completion dates
• Research, specify, and purchase products and solutions for recurring venue maintenance items
• Prioritize personal safety and the safety of coworkers and guests in the day‑to‑day execution of duties
• Continuously uphold Level99 brand and visual standards across all parts of the business, including product, experience, graphic design, and display standards, as well as environmental cleanliness and organization
• Ensure guest safety within the venue, continuously monitoring and addressing any foreseeable risks to guests’ health and welfare
• Take initiative, seeing what needs to be done and assembling the resources to accomplish self‑determined goals, in continual pursuit of improvement of our guest experience and venue performance
• Follow the direction of supervisors and manage time effectively
• Maintain a positive, upbeat, pro‑active attitude and inspire the same in fellow team members
• Occasional travel to facilitate the opening of new venues
• Other duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5+ years of experience working in a related tech/maintenance capacity
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which will include days, nights, weekends and holidays as well as emergency responsiveness to pressing technical issues as required
• Able to work ten hour-plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat or walk for extended periods of time, walk up and down stairs/ladders, and read/interpret technical manuals and instructions
• Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to prioritize, multi‑task, calmly and effectively work with a leader under tight deadlines, manage multiple projects, and work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure and complete assigned tasks during operating hours, while in the midst of guests
• Operational knowledge of technical equipment inclusive of rigging, carpentry, sound, and lighting
• Experience with the safe operation of power tools, hand tools, ladders, lifts, and electricity
• Strong verbal communication skills
• High integrity and professionalism
• High School education or equivalent
• Understands, utilizes and embraces new technology and its implementation into our operation, with specific knowledge in, but not limited to, the Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
• A positive, joyful, upbeat and energetic attitude
• Willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and get into the details as a team player with a “get things done” proactive attitude

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Production, Design, Theatre Tech, Engineering, or other related degree

FIT ON THE LEVEL99 TEAM?

• Like to laugh, would be described as a "low maintenance, low drama" person, have a tendency to have a bit of fun while you work
• Have a high tolerance for ambiguity, like to go fast, and are excited to learn on the job
• Are just a little bit obsessive about getting the details right the first time
• Have a high energy personality, the kind of person who is typically smiling and likes to "get it done now"

Level99 is an E-Verify employer.