Senior Attractions & Arcade Technician; Electrical​/Mechanical Lead

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

Location: Springfield, IL

Pay: $26–$28 per hour (up to $30/hour for highly qualified candidates)

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Evenings & Weekends required; on-call for critical issues

Malibu Jack’s Indoor Family Entertainment Center in Springfield, IL 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.

• Diagnose and repair electrical systems including AC/DC circuits, motors, sensors, relays, power supplies, and control components
• Perform mechanical repairs on attractions and arcade games
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement long‑term solutions
• Prioritize repair work based on safety, downtime, and guest impact
• Lead and mentor a team of technicians, reviewing and verifying quality of all completed repairs
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules and accurate repair documentation
• Ensure attractions operate safely and meet manufacturer and company standards
• Maintain parts inventory and recommend replacements or upgrades as needed
• Respond to urgent equipment issues and on‑call emergencies as needed

• 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, making technical decisions, and performing hands‑on repairs

• Industrial or manufacturing maintenance background
• Automation, controls, or HVAC experience
• Previous senior or lead technician experience
• Experience working in high‑uptime environments
• Experience with ride control systems, laser tag systems, or arcade game electronics a plus

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

• 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
• Year‑round indoor work environment