Gameroom Techncial Manager

CEC Entertainment•Fresno, CA

12h

About The Position

The Technical Manager, referred to in the posting as the Game Room Technician, is responsible for maintaining the electro-mechanical, electronic, and technology equipment that supports the Chuck E. Cheese experience. The role oversees arcade and skill games, kitchen equipment, register and IT systems, coin and ticket mechanisms, and stage-show equipment. It includes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, parts and tool inventory, budget maintenance, and a consistent focus on safety. The position requires adapting quickly and interacting effectively with guests and team members. The role may require working up to 45 hours per week and involves a work environment with flashing or flickering lights, moving mechanical parts, and loud noise. CEC Entertainment lists compensation of $17.00–$21.00 per hour. Commission opportunities are also described: exempt employees may earn $0.50–$10.00 per Membership and $0.15–$3.00 per Fun Pass sold; non-exempt employees may earn $2.00–$8.00 per Membership and $0.60–$2.40 per Fun Pass sold. Commissions are paid bi-weekly, subject to state law. The company describes career advancement opportunities, paid professional training, and work-life balance, with no early mornings or very late nights. Benefits vary by eligibility and employment status. The posting lists access to telemedicine, early wage access, a 401(k), employee meal discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, tuition savings, scholarships, and financial relief resources. Eligible full-time employees averaging at least 29.5 hours per week may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid sick and vacation time, applicable paid holidays, FSA/HSA options, life and disability insurance, voluntary benefits, legal coverage, and additional education and student-loan support. Part-time employees may enroll in fixed indemnity medical coverage, dental and vision options, and voluntary life and short-term disability benefits.

Requirements

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 an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot down to the component-board level.
Planning, organization, and multitasking skills.
Attention to detail.
Time-management skills and a sense of urgency.
Ability to lift or carry objects weighing 0–50 pounds during a scheduled shift.
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push or pull, walk, and squat during a scheduled shift.
Ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with guests and team members.

Nice To Haves

Military experience, a technical degree, or previous electrical or mechanical training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee maintenance of video and skill games, arcade games, kitchen equipment, register and IT systems, and coin, ticket, and ticket-dispenser mechanisms.
Manage the electrical and mechanical aspects of the game room and perform daily preventive maintenance and repairs.
Troubleshoot, repair, and replace defective electronic components, boards, and computers.
Operate stage-show equipment and manage repairs and preventive maintenance, including compressors, lighting, 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.

Benefits

Access to telemedicine.
Early wage access through the Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow program.
401(k) retirement plan.
Employee meal discounts.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition savings and scholarships.
Financial relief resources.
Part-time employees may enroll in fixed indemnity medical coverage, dental and vision options, and voluntary life and short-term disability benefits.
Eligible full-time employees may receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Eligible full-time employees may receive paid sick and vacation time and paid holidays where applicable.
Eligible full-time employees may have FSA/HSA options, life and disability insurance, voluntary benefits, legal coverage, and additional education and student-loan support.
Paid professional training and career growth opportunities.