About the Position

Venue Technician - Themed Entertainment Opening Team!

Paramus, NJ 07652

Location: On-site

Salary: $20 - $25 an hour

About the Company

Level99 is a sprawling playground designed for adults with over 50 life-sized 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. 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, Disney Springs, FL, and is opening in West Hartford, CT, Paramus, NJ, King of Prussia, PA, 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. Visit www.level99.com for more details.

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, proactive attitude and inspire the same in fellow team members.
Occasional travel to facilitate the opening of new venues.
Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

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.

Nice to Have

Minimum 1 year of experience working in a related tech/maintenance capacity.
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Production, Design, Theatre Tech, Engineering, or other related degree.

We Offer

Competitive salary.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Chance to be part of a team that values creativity, teamwork, and fun.

You Might Be a Fit on the Level99 Team If You…

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.

Venue Technician - Themed Entertainment Opening Team!

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