**Yes—this is usually possible**, provided the wiring and ceiling box are suitable. A 120 V, 6 A opener can generally use a 15 A circuit, but the other loads on that circuit and the opener’s installation instructions also matter.

For an ordinary single-pole switch, the conversion typically involves replacing the ceiling lampholder with a properly mounted **15 A grounded receptacle**, and connecting the switch’s supply and switched-hot conductors together with a listed connector. The former switch box must remain accessible with a blank cover. The actual connections depend on whether power enters at the ceiling or the switch, so identify the wiring first; a white wire in an older switch loop can be a hot conductor.

A few conditions matter:

- **Grounding:** The new receptacle needs a proper equipment-grounding path, which may be a grounding wire or suitable metal raceway. GFCI protection does not create a ground, and neutral must never be jumpered to the grounding terminal. [Leviton grounding guidance](https://decorasmartsupport.leviton.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009317573-Can-I-Connect-the-Neutral-Terminal-marked-WH-to-Ground)
- **GFCI protection:** Modern NEC editions require it for garage receptacles, including ceiling outlets for openers. Your existing upstream GFCI can provide this protection if the light connection is actually downstream of it. [Garage GFCI requirements](https://captaincode2020.leviton.com/node/119)
- **Garage lighting:** If this is your only wall-controlled garage light, removing it creates a code issue. NEC 210.70 requires a wall-controlled lighting outlet in a garage with electricity; do not assume the opener’s built-in light satisfies that requirement. [Garage lighting requirements](https://captaincode2023.leviton.com/node/316)

**The preferable arrangement is to retain the switched light and add an always-powered receptacle near the opener.** If constant power already reaches the ceiling box, that may be straightforward; otherwise, additional cable may be needed.

Turn off the breaker and verify the wiring is de-energized before working. Have an electrician identify the circuit arrangement if you cannot confidently distinguish the conductors, and confirm local permit requirements—the applicable code depends on your jurisdiction.