Field Services Technician - Birmingham, AL

NRG Energy is hiring a Field Services Technician in Birmingham, AL, for Vivint Smart Home. The role involves installing and servicing smart home technology, with a focus on customer service and sales. Benefits include competitive pay, comprehensive training, a take-home vehicle, and a full benefits package. The job requires physical activity and safety compliance. Candidates with various backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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.

We are adding to our Field Services Technician team and looking for motivated, customer-focused, coachable individuals who have a knack for technology and sales.

Why Join Our Technician Team?
• Competitive hourly base plus uncapped commission
• Comprehensive paid training & Ongoing coaching and support
• Opportunity for overtime to earn time and a half
• 4/10 work schedule with home dispatch (clock in and out from your driveway each day). We pay for your drive time to/from and in-between appointments!
• Company take-home vehicle and gas card
• Cell phone and work tablet
• We provide all tools necessary to perform the job – We&aposll ship everything to you directly!

Why Join Vivint?
• Full-time employment & Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k)
• 10 PTO days and paid holidays
• Career development and leadership opportunities
• Employee pricing on smart home products
• Fast Company’s list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Forbes named us one of America’s Best Employers and a Best Employer for Diversity

A Day In The Life

As part of our Field Services Technician team, you’ll provide expert-level installation and Servicess of cutting-edge technology. As a technician, you will have the opportunity to maximize your earning potential by leveraging Services and installation appointments into leads and additional revenue. Customers will rely on you to act with honesty and integrity as you offer what they have been looking for — peace of mind.

Who We’re Looking For

Our technician team is made up of a wide variety of backgrounds and experience levels. We believe in investing in our employees and provide comprehensive training and support. So whether you’re an experienced Field Technician, a sales rep looking for a change, or just a motivated, coachable individual, we want to speak with you!
• Exceptional customer Services skills
• Sales experience – car sales, retail sales, insurance sales, B2C sales, call center experience
• Field technician experience – cable installation, internet Installation, pest control, lawn maintenance, construction, solar technician
• Clean driving record and valid license
• Someone who thrives in a team environment as well as independently

Physical Demands Of The Job
• Lift and carry up to 45 lbs.
• Climb ladders up to 14 feet
• Work in attics and other limited-space areas
• Bend, kneel, crouch, and stand for extended periods

Safety culture is strong at Vivint. Field Services technicians will conduct a safety analysis of every home to assure a safe workplace for the technician and the customers.

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)

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