Summer Installation Technician - Mcallen, TX

About the role

At Vivint Smart Home, a leading smart home company, we're seeking a Seasonal Direct-to-Home Smart Home Technician for summer 2026. This position involves 100% travel and may require temporary relocation.

Responsibilities

- 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.

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: lift and carry up to 45 lbs., climb ladders (up to 14 feet), bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

- 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.

Benefits

- Piece rate pay and unlimited commission plan. - Training on industry-leading smart home products. - Business owner mentality with inventory management. - Opportunity to install, service, and troubleshoot cutting-edge smart home technology. - Chance to create solutions that protect and simplify customers' lives. - Routine maintenance and inventory of company products and equipment. - Detailed system capabilities and operational instructions provided. - Potential to control your own income through additional product and service sales. - Opportunities to leverage service and installation appointments into leads and revenue.

Skills

- Strong sales mindset. - Excellent customer service skills. - Technical aptitude in related fields. - Ability to manage inventory and assets. - Proficiency in installing, servicing, and troubleshooting smart home technology.

Pay

Piece rate pay with an unlimited commission plan.

Schedule

Seasonal, starting summer 2026. Requires 100% travel and may involve temporary relocation.