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Security Installation Technician, Summer - Dallas, TX

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Location
Dallas, TX
Schedule
Seasonal
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensing Requirements, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Job overview

Direct-to-Home Smart Home Pros install and service smart home technology in customers’ homes while providing customer service. The seasonal position starts in summer 2026, requires 100% travel, and may require temporary relocation during the summer season. The company trains employees on its products and seeks candidates with a customer-first attitude, a sales mindset, and the required driving credentials and physical capabilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Retail Sales, nice to haveB2C Sales, nice to haveInsurance Sales, nice to haveService-Based Sales, nice to haveCustomer Rapport, nice to haveCable Installation, nice to haveSatellite Installation, nice to havePest Control, nice to haveConstruction, nice to haveSolar, nice to haveLadder Climbing, requiredLifting and Carrying, requiredOutdoor Work, requiredAttic Work, requiredCrawling and Kneeling, requiredStanding for Extended Periods, requiredComputer and Telephone Work, required

Qualifications

Valid Driver's License, requiredGood Driving Record, requiredReliable Transportation, requiredBackground Investigation, requiredLicensing Requirements, requiredLive Within 20 Miles, required

Full job description

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

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 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:

We hire for attitude and train for skill. Whether you are an experienced technician or a sales pro looking for a hands-on change, we want to hear from you if you have:

  • 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 Requirements of the Role:

  • The successful candidate must be able to safely perform the following essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation:

  • Climb and descend extension and step ladders with tools and equipment on a repeated basis

  • Lift, carry, and maneuver up to 50 pounds frequently

  • Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat and cold

  • Enter and perform work in attics:

  • Temperatures may exceed 110°F for short periods

  • Openings can be as small as 16” x 30” of 18” x 24”

  • Crawling, kneeling, crouching, awkward postures may be required for up to 60 minutes at a time

  • Maintaining 3-points of contact while navigating or traversing across trusses without stepping on drywall in between

  • Perform work while standing for extended periods

  • Perform outdoor work with potential for bee stings

  • Perform computer and telephone work while seated as needed

Safety is a core value at Vivint. Field Service Professionals conduct a safety assessment at every home to help ensure a safe environment for both employees and customers.

Ready to transform your career? Apply today to join the Vivint team!

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.

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Official description on file with Talent.

We support the use of AI tools to help you prepare for your interview (e.g., practicing responses, researching the role, or refining your resume). However, during interviews and assessments, we expect responses to reflect your own thinking, experience, and communication. Use of AI to generate or read answers in real time, complete assessments, or misrepresent your qualifications is not permitted and may impact your candidacy.

Vivint, an equal opportunity employer, does not consider any protected traits (e.g., race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, non-job-related disability, age, or any other protected trait) when hiring—under federal, state, and local laws. We are a drug-free environment. We do not conduct pre-employment drug screening; however, we do conduct random drug testing on site.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,206 open Field Service Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$62–90K/yr136 salary ranges
  • Texas median$27–42/hr27 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 131 open Field Service Technician jobs in Texas and 1,206 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Field Service Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (664 postings).
Education
11 of the 1,206 open Field Service Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Sales jobs

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