Summer Installation Technician - Houston, TX

Smart Home Technician

At NRG, we're driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes. This position is seasonal and starts summer 2026. This position requires 100% travel and may require temporary relocation throughout the summer season.

What you'll do:

• Earn piece rate pay and enjoy an unlimited commission plan.
• Become an expert on smart home technology by training on industry-leading products.
• Manage inventory and assets with a business owner mentality.
• Install, service, and troubleshoot cutting-edge smart home technology in customer homes.
• Create solutions to protect and simplify customers' lives.
• Conduct routine maintenance and inventory of company products and equipment.
• Explain and provide detailed system capabilities and operational instructions to various customers.
• Control your own income by providing opportunities for customers to purchase additional products and services.
• Leverage service and installation appointments into leads and revenue.

What we're looking for:

• A Sales Mindset: Experience in retail, B2C sales, insurance, or service-based sales is a major plus.
• Customer First Attitude: Ability to act with integrity while building rapport with diverse customers.
• Technical Aptitude: Experience in cable/satellite install, pest control, construction, or solar is helpful but not required.

Requirements:

• A valid driver's license, a good driving record, and reliable transportation; ability to successfully pass post-offer background investigation and licensing requirements per applicable law; must live within a 20-mile radius of the city.

Physical demands of the job: Lift and carry up to 45 lbs. Ability to climb ladders (up to 14 feet, including ability when carrying tools to meet weight capacity requirements for company-approved ladders, i.e. 375 lbs) and work in confined spaces like attics. Comfortable bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.