SimplexGrinnell Employer Reviews

Serving great customers with top flight products was very satisfying. Because of staying busy with interesting challenges I hardly noticed the deteriorating culture.

Overall I enjoyed working there.... I enjoyed working with some of the people... I love a challenge and to keep busy. I feel that management could have been more supportive.

A lot of different departments in the office and at times you have to work as a group, and you see others get away with things when they are to be helping you. In the end you get – more... in trouble for something you had no control over because you were at the mercy of the person in the other department providing you with the information that you needed and never did. You speak you to your supervisor to explain but they feel that you should have been able to get this information and your passing the buck but your not , you cannot because you need the other person who works in that other department to provide it since you have no clue where it is. Since you do not work in that dept. This is where you don't have the full support of your management . – less

I enjoyed working for SimplexGrinnell. It is the industry leader in fire alarm and fire protection technologies. They are growing fast in electronic security.

If you are motivated and put effort into your performance you are rewarded with training and advancement.

There is never lack of training and certification programs at SimplexGrinnell - all – more... you need to do is show genuine interest and ask.

I was promoted within 11 months of employment. I was encouraged and challenged by management to learn and grow.

My position at SimplexGrinnell was one of the most rewarding and satisfying for me.

I truly hated to leave the company, but needed to relocated for family. There were no openings in the area I moved to. I would definitely work for SG again!

If you ever have an opportunity to work at SimplexGrinnell, take it. – less

Typical day at work involved responding to customers work sites to program access control, security systems and CCTV systems. Also to troubleshoot customer problems with their systems. Many hours of multiple manufacturers equipment, software, windows operating systems, networks, interfacing software with mechanical/electrical equipment. Supervision – more... and assistance to electrical sub-contractors. Excellent working with co-workers. The hardest part of the job was the occasional requirement to work on high camera poles. The most enjoyable part of the job was working with customers, meeting their needs and requirements and the satisfaction of rectifying problems. – less

Now simplex has made alot of changes. Back then they had more people in place.

The corporate policy handbook has become the ultimate law of the land without exception, unless you are management, then it doesn't really apply. Hourly and field people are treated like nothing more than a number on a spreadsheet, and intimidation from management is the new "moral booster" if performance starts to falter for any reason... there are – more... no more "good" meetings... if you get called in for a sit down with the boss, expect the worst. Kinda reminds me of a Viking ship where if the slave master feels you aren't rowing hard enough, he will just toss you overboard and replace you with a fresh body. This USED to be a good place to work, but the last couple of years have been pitiful... the concern and compassion for the employee has been replaced with the typical corporate thirst for a solid bottom line at any cost. – less

I'm glad that I was given the opportunity to work here after doing my internship with them through Heald College. They did not have an opening at the time, but three months after the internship program, I got a call to do an interview for being an Inspector!

I had a very good experience working in my position. I was able to apply my hands-on knowledge – more... of electronics to the field, and also learn a lot about fire alarm systems. After two years and becoming a Lead Inspector, I took the role of leading inspections and interacting with the customer about their systems. With the help of my supervisor and peers, I was able to obtain my NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level I & II certifications.

I found the job challenging at some points when doing service calls and troubleshooting issues with fire alarm systems, but I never felt like I was left on my own. I received a great amount of help from my coworkers if I came across something that I was having trouble with.

The great thing about this company is that they provide the information that I needed to get to the next level. I was pushed to obtain my NICET certifications, and SimplexGrinnell also provides training courses offered on the mainland, which I took advantage of, because I saw it as a great opportunity to learn more.

I definitely have a great time working here. – less

Bad place to work. Management tried to push me to work unlicensed people. Verbally abused almost daily. Does not value woman in the workplace. Also, lots of racial comments towards minorities and bad comments towards woman. I was very disappointed. It is hard to believe that this is 2013.

Start early and Finish Late good overtime
sometime too many hours

Company is great for the benefits they offer and there are few companies that rate as highly. Management for the corporate office is great, but the district office management teams are a bit weak. The only real negative for this company is the lack of advancement that is available. Many people, once hired, tend to stay with the company for a long, long – more... time. Overall, one of the best companies I have ever worked for. – less

Very welcoming team
Hours of work are great
Work accommodation is fantastic

I would not recommend going to this company if you want job security and sincerity.

I would not recommend going to this company if you want job security and sincerity.

Busy, fast paced environment with a great team of individuals to work with.

When I started in with this company the industry was evolving from hardwired (conventional) alarm systems to multiplexed and then addressable. Because of that and the training from Simplex Time Recorder I was able to build a strong technical knowledge base which has proved invaluable in my career.
The hardest part of the job was the companies aquisition – more... by Tyco and the merger with Grinnell.
The most enjoyable part of the job was all the successful accomplishment and all the wonderful people I was blessed to meet and work with.

Please note that my company rating was based on my service with Simplex Time Recorder Co. Inc. 1984 to 2001 – less

A lot of micromanaging & counting of 'outbound calls'. It felt like quantity of work over quality. Good customer service did not rank high on the list. Learned a lot about account reconciliation. Management was too obsessed with micromanaging, discouraged any interoffice friendships. Co-workers were clicky, and often promiscuous.

Quiet productive work day. Deal with customers daily assisting in money resolution. Managment is very knowledgable and helpful. Co-workers are team players, as we all work for the same goal. The hardest part of the job is sitting down all day. Most enjoyable part of the job is the people and atmoshpere.

Managed many accounts independently. Utilize many forms of communication to contact outside contracted customers. Learned new legalities revolving around construction contracts based on a state to state basis.

Good place to work for out of college. Management slow you down and did help you.

A typical day was slow at times, but productive.
I learned to deal with my patience.
Management was not too good with communication.
Co-workers were good.
Hardest part of my job was waiting for material.
The most enjoyable part was production.