Gaming Technician 1

SUMMARY:

Responsible for the repair and maintenance of all electronic gaming devices (EGD) under the direction of Gaming Technician 2.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Handles floor repair and proper preventive maintenance of all EGDs, including cleaning, overhauls, etc.
• Handles the repair, overhaul, and proper preventative maintenance of all EGDs in accordance with gaming regulations.
• Handles the initial setup and checkout of new EGDs.
• Assists the management in the breakdown, relocation and setup of EGDs and stands.
• Assists Slot Floor people in verifying jackpots as needed.
• Assists in ensuring EGD integrity when jackpots occur and at other times requested.
• Maintains current knowledge of local jurisdiction gaming laws (federal, state, compact, etc.) and attendant regulations, as well as property internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Brings disputes and unusual guest activities to the attention of a supervisor.
• Promotes positive guest relations through prompt, courteous and efficient service.
• Performs routine maintenance on, and repair, all EGDs on the gaming floor.
• Expected to demonstrate increased proficiency in the use of all test equipment provided by the department.
• Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of all processes, testing, software, and hardware setups of various equipment including, but not limited to, pallet jack, forklift, and sign/engraving machines.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Promotes the following within the department and among all employees:

• Creates an atmosphere of fun for all casino guests.
• Encourages mutual respect, dignity and integrity with all employees, by always setting positive examples.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duties satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Possesses knowledge of moving mechanical parts, gaming devices, electronics and electrical functions. Understands and carries out detailed verbal and written instructions

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED preferred and one-year slot floor experience.  Electronics degree preferred.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a Level 2 Gaming License.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and understand EGD technical manuals.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from guests, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.  Ability to develop and maintain a strong relationship with casino technical staff.  Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.  Ability to specify and develop queries/reports using a range of software.  Ability to think logically and follow detailed instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally 100 lbs., also will be required to regularly push, pull, and maneuver gaming devices, up to 100 pounds, for the purpose of installation, repair or maintenance. The employee may occasionally be required to climb a twelve (12) foot ladder. Uses hand trucks, power, jack and other various electrical or mechanical equipment. Stoops over, kneels and crouches while repairing gaming devices. 

Applicants must successfully complete screening for essential job functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.  A casino environment is typically smoky.