Video Poker Technician

America's third oldest horse racing track, the Fair Grounds has been a New Orleans staple since 1852. We are a premiere entertainment venue presenting thoroughbred & exotic animal races, slots, video poker and simulcasting year-round. Located in New Orleans, Fair Grounds operates a slot-machine gaming facility and 15 off-track betting parlors throughout southeast Louisiana.  If you are looking for a collaborative and entertainment driven working environment, then Fair Grounds may be the perfect fit for you!  Apply now.

We are seeking a Video Poker Technician to provide maintenance and repair at our OTB properties.  Must be familiar with hand or power tools and mechanically inclined.  Electronics or electrical experience a plus.  We are willing to train!

 Job Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair gaming related equipment (Video Poker).
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair surveillance equipment.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair Televisions and CATV Headend Equipment.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair computer network and related networking equipment.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair cabling of all sorts (CAT5, Coax, Fiber Optic, etc.)
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair pc workstations, servers and other computer related equipment.
• Have a good knowledge of the Windows Operating System and basic computer networking.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair telephones and all related wiring and telephone equipment.
• Have the ability to drive vehicles of all types and sizes (Cars, Pickup Trucks, Large Panel Trucks, etc.)
• Have the ability to work in small, hot and dirty environments.

Qualifications:

• Must consent to and successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Must be 21 years or older (required by Casino and/or State regulations).
• Must be able to obtain a Louisiana Racing Commission License. (Company will provide application.)
• Must be able to obtain a Video Draw Poker Employee Permit.
• Must be able to obtain a Video Poker Tech I and Tech II Certificates for all manufacturers currently installed in Fair Grounds OTB's.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and Electronics training from technical school or related experience