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Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticutu2019s most comprehensive healthcare network. St. Vincentu2019s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 associates. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincentu2019s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the systemu2019s second-largest hospital. Job Summary Performs skilled work in the testing, inspection, maintenance and repair of the hospitalu2019s Fire Protection systems, and their related components using various hand and power tools. Subject to the usual hazards of trade and apply appropriate safety precautions. The work is performed under the supervision of the Facilities Manager and is evaluated by observation, inspection and the operational efficiency of systems and equipment. u00b7 Inspections and tests all Fire Protection systems to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. Tests and inspects - Fire alarm panels, equipment, smoke detectors, heat detectors, sprinkler device flow, sprinkler tamper devices, fire pumps, strobes, etc. Has knowledge, and may perform, all fire drills u00b7 Installation, maintenance and repair of Fire Protection systems and their related components and ensure they are operating correctly u00b7 Completes and files all inspection reports to comply with NFPA standards u00b7 Vendor Management - contacts and monitors vendor repairs, installation and maintenance of Fire Protection systems. u00b7 Uses knowledge of fire protection systems to submit estimates of material and labor needed for projects and the upgrading of systems. u00b7 Responds to hospital emergency (fire/safety/medical) situations in an appropriate manner as indicated in departmental policies and procedures. u00b7 Attend and complete all HHC required training as well as all licensure required training to retain licenses/certifications u00b7 Teach & mentor new in career Facilities Techs u00b7 Perform other related duties as required u00b7 Read, speak and understand the English language/required/ u00b7 3 years working on commercial Fire Protection systems/required/ u00b7 Valid CT FP-2 Fire Protection License or Low Voltage license (L5)/required/ u00b7 Trade school graduate or other related training/preferred/ u00b7 5 years working on commercial Fire Protection systems/preferred/ u00b7 Valid National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) certification/preferred/ u00b7 /Advanced/working knowledge of procedures, techniques, material and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, repair and testing of Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler systems and their related components. Knowledge of NFPA 13, 25 & 72 u00b7 /Advanced/working knowledge Joint Commission, DPH local fire safety rules and regulations. u00b7 Ability to read prints schematics and diagrams. u00b7 Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn additional software as required. u00b7 We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge u2013 helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment. Job: Support Services / General Services Organization: St. Vincent's Medical Center Title: Fire Safety System Specialist - Operation Of Plant Maintenance Location: Connecticut-Bridgeport-St Vincents Medical Center (10427) Requisition ID: 26154433