Installation Technician, Summer - Columbia, SC

NRG Energy; South Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dedicated Installation Technician for the summer season. This role involves installing and servicing cutting-edge smart home technology while ensuring exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment, manage inventory effectively, and have a strong commitment to safety. With opportunities for unlimited commission and piece rate pay, this position offers a chance to grow within a forward-thinking team dedicated to creating smarter, safer homes. If you're passionate about technology and customer satisfaction, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service skills are essential.
• Sales or field service experience is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Install and troubleshoot smart home technology.
• Manage inventory with a business owner mentality.
• Provide detailed instructions to customers.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Sales Experience

Technical Background

Job description

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Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. 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. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes.

Direct-to-Home Smart Home Pros provide expert-level installation and services, while delivering the highest caliber of customer service. Customers will rely on you to act with honesty and integrity as you offer what they have been looking for — peace of mind.

This position is seasonal and starts summer 2025. 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

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Sales experience and/or field service experience is helpful. (Experience as a construction worker, electrician, or other technical background is helpful but not required)
• Someone who thrives in a team environment and can also be trusted to work independently.
• Willingness to submit to a criminal background check.
• Current valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  
  

Minimal Requirements

• Candidates must live within a 20-mile radius of the city
• Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screening, in compliance with applicable laws.
  
  

Physical Demands Of The Job

• Lift and carry up to 45 lbs.
• Climb ladders up to 14’.
• Work in attics and other limited-space areas.
• Bend, kneel, crouch, and stand for long periods.
• Safety culture is strong at Vivint, and our team members complete a safety analysis of every work site
  
  

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf)

Official description on file with Talent.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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