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How much do simplexgrinnell jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for simplexgrinnell in Ohio is $24.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.84 and $28.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Simplexgrinnell job?

A SimplexGrinnell job typically involves working with fire protection, life safety, and security systems. Employees may install, inspect, maintain, or repair fire alarms, sprinklers, suppression systems, or security solutions. The company, now part of Johnson Controls, specializes in safety services for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. Job roles range from technicians and engineers to sales and project management positions.

What does a typical day look like for a field technician at SimplexGrinnell?

A typical day for a field technician at SimplexGrinnell involves traveling to client sites to perform installation, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of fire alarm, security, or building automation systems. You’ll often work independently or as part of a small team, interacting directly with customers to ensure their systems meet code and function properly. Collaboration with project managers and other technicians is common, especially when tackling larger installations or complex service calls. The role can require flexibility and initiative, as responding to emergency calls or unexpected technical issues is sometimes necessary.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Simplexgrinnell position, and why are they important?

To thrive at SimplexGrinnell (now part of Johnson Controls), you need a solid background in fire protection, security systems, or building automation technologies, often supported by relevant technical training or certifications. Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, fire alarm panels (e.g., Simplex, Notifier), and compliance with NFPA standards or NICET certification is typically important. Strong problem-solving, customer service orientation, and effective teamwork skills set top performers apart. These competencies ensure safety, client satisfaction, and successful installation or maintenance of complex life-safety systems.

Infographic showing various Simplexgrinnell job openings in Ohio as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $50,085 per year, or $24.1 per hour.
Fire Systems Operations Manager 2

Fire Systems Operations Manager 2

Johnson Controls

West Chester, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 401 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

134th of 535 rated manufacturers


Job description

About Us
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
What we offer
  • Competitive salary
  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time- 15 days of vacation first year
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment
  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
  • Check us out: https://youtu.be/pdZMNrDJviY

What you will do
The primary function of this position is to manage the Electronic Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression delivery process, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction while enhancing operational efficiencies, controlling costs within the district and meeting corporate financial goals. This position will lead project engineering, project management, order entry, installation and technical installation support.
SCOPE: The scope of this position is to interact with all employees within the district and direct the activities of project engineering, CAD operations and the installation group as well as interacting with headquarters and the customer on a day-to-day basis.
IMPACT: This position has direct impact on the profitability of the district, quality of performance, the company's image and reputation as well as market share for the assigned territory.
How you will do it
  • CUSTOMER happiness: Coordinate with sales to analyze customer requirements and contractual obligations, figuring out the best possible JCI application. Responsible for carrying out the solution for total customer satisfaction, this includes maintaining effective two-way communication with the customer from the initial order point to the warranty period.
  • FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for carrying out the highest quality delivery at the lowest possible cost. Responsible for operating within an approved financial plan, which includes direct costs, indirect costs, accounts receivable and profitability.
  • OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: Supervise the support activity associated with the submittal process, engineering, technical support, CAD operations, installation schematics, equipment delivery, outside purchasing, scheduling, labor planning and business issues, such as, bonds, insurance and approvals. Work with service department to insure seamless project turnover.
  • INSTALLATION RESPONSIBILITY: Lead all installation requirements including material purchasing, project scheduling, with fiscal responsibility, installing through JCI/ SimplexGrinnell installer or subcontractor management in accordance with company policy in a cost-efficient manner. Lead the technical installation support activity including programming and operating systems according to customer specifications and applicable code requirements.
  • PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT: Ensure that effective performance measurements are assigned and employees are motivated to achieve and exceed objectives in a professional, timely and quality manner. Coordinate with and support the sales representatives in order to better serve the customer, grow the business and ultimately increase the sales volume per sales representative.
  • PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: Hire, transfer, terminate or affect other personnel actions for subordinate employees. Set goals and objectives for subordinates, communicate expectations to employees, and periodically review subordinate's performance. Identify areas of improvement and implement vital development and training programs or other appropriate actions. Responsible for assisting in meeting equal employment opportunity / affirmative action program goals and objectives, and abide by Federal, State and local laws and regulations, as well as company policies and programs. Maintain and enhance a positive and supportive work environment, which eliminates the causes and/or perceived need for outside third-party intervention.
  • SAFETY COMPLIANCE: Accountability for employee and office compliance with corporate safety programs. Responsible for ensuring that employee safety training is thorough, complete, and up to date within tables, and implements safety recommendations and corrective actions in a timely manner. Identifies safety hazards and issues and advises corporate safety office for recommendations and corrective actions.
  • Perform other duties as advised.

What we look for
Required

  • Minimum (5) five years of experience in district operation activities and proven experience preferred.
  • A Bachelor's degree preferably in a business or engineering field.
  • A valid driver's license with a good driving record

Preferred
  • NICET Level II Certification.
  • Good interpersonal skills, along with effective writing, speaking and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated management/leadership abilities to include training, team building, presentation and negotiation skills, branch administration and effective interaction with customer/company management.
  • Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal codes required.
  • Computer proficiency in Windows, Excel, and other Micro-Soft products.
  • High School Diploma or GED.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $100,100 - 135,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

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Johnson Controls is a world leader in smart buildings, creating safe, healthy and sustainable spaces. For nearly 140 years, we’ve made buildings better and now we’re transforming them again with our award-winning digital technologies and services. We’re using artificial intelligence and data driven solutions to give you deeper insight into your building’s health, sustainability and performance. It’s changing the way we design, operate and maintain indoor environments and driving to a new era of autonomous buildings. We deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, hotels, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive suite of connected solutions. Johnson Controls offers the world’s largest portfolio of building technology, software and services. Supported by a team of more than 100,000 dedicated employees working across 150 countries, we’re helping customers achieve their sustainability goals and power their mission.

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Machinery manufacturing, water transportation, public safety statistics centers and offices and manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Milwaukee, WI, US