Job Description

At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our purpose and our passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play!

Exempt Commission potential from $0.50 to $10.00 for each Membership you sell, and from $0.15 to $3.00 for each Fun Pass you sell! Paid out bi-weekly (unless state law requires otherwise).

Non-Exempt Commission potential from $2.00 to $8.00 for each Membership you sell, and from $0.60 to $2.40 for each Fun Pass you sell! Paid out bi-weekly (unless state law requires otherwise).

At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family,and fun! Our purpose and our passionisto create the best place for kids and families to eat and play!

CEC Entertainment, the global leader in family entertainment and operator of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizzarestaurantshas an immediate opening at our Warehouse Center in Topeka, KS for a Refurbish Technician     

Essential Functions:

 Performs all duties and responsibilities in support of field services and operations.  Supports the Corporate Objectives, including  "If you are not serving the Guest, serve someone who is." Responsible for planning the complete refurbishment of used equipment.

• Submits Parts to be ordered for new and used equipment.

• Updates andstocksparts inventory.

• Meeting timelines for all stores relating to capitalobjectives

• Constantly working onnew ideasand plans to streamline our systems and become more efficient.

Work will be performed in a warehouse environment.

• Maintain safe and productive workarea

• Manage,maintain, organize tools, and toolcart

• Keep Personal area and workspace clean and organized.

• Follow and perform weekly cleaningscheduleto helpmaintainshop cleanliness and organization.

Responsible for the evaluation of used equipment in preparation of games refurbishment

• Thoroughly clean and inspect machine for deficiencies

• Evaluate all game functions for proper operation.

• Inspect game aesthetics for damage to cabinet ripped decals, etc. and repair.

• Inspect Monitors or projector for proper operation.

• Responsible for annually counting and recording SPT Parts inventory.

• Help put away inventory parts, spotcheck, and countyearendGame Center inventory.

• AssistinmaintainingAverage Refurb Cost and look for ways to increase cost savings.

Responsible for refurbishing used equipment to CEC standards. “Every game has a completed quality checklist”.

• Dismantle games and rides to prepare for painting and retrofits.

• Assure that all refurbished and rides are fully operational andin likenew condition.

• Re-laminate used equipment to like newcondition

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to operating standards with little to no supervision.

• Turn in all paperwork and Refurb checklistin a timely mannerafter each game is completed.

Assists Technician II Specialists in troubleshooting and repairing equipment to operating standardstoincludingtraining on refurbishing equipment.

• Assistin setting up all new equipment to CEC standards. “Every game has a completed quality checklist”.

• Responsible for setting upequipment for existing ornew locationsif needed.

• Un-crating, assembling, and testing of new and used equipment including games, POS, token dispensers, show systems, and removal of debris if needed.

• Provide feedback for new game discrepancies.

• Performsother duties and aids co-workers as directed by the immediate supervisor or other members of our Corporate Management Team.

Essential Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED preferred

• Technical College Degree preferred

• 3+ years electrical experience in the gaming industry

• 3+ years of Supervisory experience – will be supervising hourly employees

• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and electronic repair equipment

• Ability to travel up to 25%

• Proficientin MS Office

• Must be a self-starter who is able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Strong communicationskills with a professional demeanor and attitude

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

#diversity #inclusion #culture

Physical Demands:
To perform the duties of this position, the incumbent must have the ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, twist, reach, and carry, lift, pull, push between 1 – 25 lbs. Incumbent must use a computer, with the repetitive movement of both hands.Incumbentmust be able to work an 8-hour shift, with some overtime.Incumbentmust also be available to travel to various locations by airplane or byoperatinga vehicle if needed. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions is included. 

The Company:
CEC Entertainment is the nationally recognized leader in family entertainment and dining with both its Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza restaurants as well as the virtual kitchen brandPasqually’sPizza & Wings. As the place where a million Happy Birthdays are celebrated every year, Chuck E. Cheese goal is to create positive, lifelong memories for families through entertainment, food, and play. The Company and its franchiseesoperatea system of 558 Chuck E. Cheese restaurants and 114 Peter Piper Pizza stores, with locations in 47 states and 15 foreign countries and territories. More than10,000 employeesare dedicated to ensuring Every Guest Leaves Happy!

Benefits:
CEC Entertainment offers a wide variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) retirement savings plan to eligible U.S. employees as part of their overall employment package. We also offer job training and career growth opportunities

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At CEC Entertainment, we believe that our workforce should reflect the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of the many guests we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, genetics, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal,state,or local protected class.

At Chuck E Cheese, we care about the safety and health of our guests and employees. We have rigorous health and sanitation standards, and our operational procedures are designed to meet or exceed local requirements and most importantly to protect the health of our teams and guests

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

#Diversity #Inclusion #Culture

The Company:

CEC Entertainment, LLC (“CEC”), headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment, proudly operating the iconic Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza and Chuck’s Arcade brands.

Chuck E. Cheese celebrates over half a million birthdays annually, dedicated to creating joyful, lasting memories through fun, food, and play. As the place Where a Kid Can Be a Kid®, the brand is committed to safety through programs like Kid Check® and community support, having donated more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese received the “Best in STEM” award and was named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, highlighting its industry leadership both in innovation and employee well-being.

Peter Piper Pizza offers a neighborhood pizzeria experience with quality food, engaging entertainment, and lifelong memories because fun isn't added on---“The Fun is Baked In”! Through amusement and connection, families and communities are brought together every day. Both Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza champion play through different attractions to support physical wellness and strengthen motor skills in kids.

CEC Entertainment and its franchisees operate nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries. The company proudly fosters a culture of diversity and celebrates fun and play to unite every family. Learn more at chuckecheese.com and peterpiperpizza.com.

Benefits:

CEC Entertainment offers a wide variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) retirement savings plan to eligible U.S. employees as part of their overall employment package. We also offer job training and career growth opportunities. Chuck E. Cheese is a "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" employer.

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At CEC Entertainment, we believe that our workforce should reflect the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of many guests we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, genetics, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state or local protected class.