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Game Support Technician

Dave & Buster's · Schaumburg, IL · Part time

Posted Jul 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about something you have repaired, at work or at home, that you are proud of.

What they are checking: Whether they have real hands-on interest and some basic mechanical or electronic skill to build on.

Tell me about a time you had to learn something technical from a manual or video.

What they are checking: Whether they can teach themselves, since every game and simulator works a little differently.

How do you keep a manager updated on problems in the Midway?

What they are checking: Whether they report issues promptly and clearly, as the posting expects.

How do you balance fixing games with greeting and helping guests on the floor?

What they are checking: Whether they see guest service as part of the job and not an interruption.

What would you do

A child is crying because a game jammed in the middle of play. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they help the family warmly and quickly, following store rules for making it right.

Three games go down at once on a Friday night. How do you choose which to fix first?

What they are checking: Whether they think about safety, guest impact and quick wins when setting priorities.

You cannot finish a repair before your shift ends. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they leave clear notes, mark the game out of order and tell a manager.

About the work

A game's screen is working but the controls are not responding. How would you start figuring it out?

What they are checking: Whether they follow a logical path from connections to parts rather than guessing.

What steps do you take to stay safe before reaching inside a game?

What they are checking: Whether they power down and watch for electrical and moving-part hazards every time.

How would you keep games stocked with tickets and the Midway clean and ready to play?

What they are checking: Whether they handle the routine care that keeps guests playing and the floor looking good.

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The full job description

As published by Dave & Buster's.

Job Description: Dave & Buster’s is different from everywhere else. No two days are ever the same. Time will fly by serving hundreds of people with flexible schedules you can accommodate school or other jobs. Plus, your co-workers are awesome! Dave & Buster’s offers an attractive benefits package for many positions, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, FREE GAMES and more. Gaming Support Techs or Midway Techs are responsible for the repair and maintenance of our building including games, simulators, and technical equipment. They also assist our Guests and maintain ideal player conditions in the midway at all times. NITTY GRITTY DETAILS: • Deliver an unparalleled Guest experience through the best combination of food, drinks and games in an ideal environment for celebrating all out fun. • Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action. • Provides timely and accurate service while managing wait times and communicating information as needed to Guests, Team Members, and Managers. • Greets Guests with a positive attitude and enthusiasm while performing multiple job functions. Smiles and greets Guests upon entering Midway. • Assists Guests by repairing and maintaining amusements equipment in a timely manner. • Loads and refills tickets in redemption games paying special attention to securing all ticket storage areas. • Assists the Guest with all requests and answers questions as needed and makes recommendations. • Bids farewell to Guests leaving. Ensures everything was satisfactory and invites Guests to return. • Notifies Manager of any Guest that is perceived to be unhappy. • Responsible for stocking, displaying, and securing merchandise in all storage areas. • Conducts merchandise inventory during and after shift, if applicable. • Checks for restocking of necessary supplies. Brings all areas up to standard. Discusses problem areas with Manager. • Reviews the cleanliness and organization of the Midway games. Ensures all games are clean and unobstructed. • Properly positions and set up displays to increase Guest traffic and promote sales. • Assists in daily maintenance and organization of tech room and storage areas. • Efficiently and safely performs daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly game maintenance as directed by management. • Assists with general store maintenance as directed by management. • Assists other Team Members as needed. • Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company Team Members to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate that will be conducive to maximum Team Member morale, productivity and efficiency/effectiveness. • Must be friendly and able to smile a lot while working days, nights and/or weekends as required. • Technical and/or electrical skills preferred, but not required. • Must demonstrate ability to clearly communicate with Guests and other Team Members. • Must be at least 18 years of age. Requirements STUFF OUR ATTORNEYS MAKE US WRITE: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the Team Member will regularly be required to: • Work days, nights, and/or weekends as required. • Work off an extension ladder. • Work in noisy, fast paced environment with distracting conditions. • Move about facility and stand for long periods of time. • Read and write handwritten notes. • Lift and carry up to 30 pounds. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. As an equal opportunity employer, Dave & Buster’s is dedicated to our policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment, and we comply with all Federal, State and Local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Salary Range: 15 - 19 We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.

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