Jobs at Limestone

August 26th, 2024

The Limestone University FAM department is seeking a Full Time Groundskeeper to join the grounds team. This position reports directly to the FAM Director, Matt Crisp. The Groundskeeper will landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand, power tools or equipment. Work typically consists of a variety of tasks. Examples include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, sweeping of parking lots and sidewalks. This is full time, 40 hours/week, some overtime. This is an outdoor position.

Qualifications:

Possess some knowledge of landscaping work as well as equipment.

Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.  

Work independently as well as in a team.

General Responsibilities:  

• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth. 
• Pick up trash.
• Mows lawns and trims grass around walks, flower beds and walls.
• Removes damaged leaves, branches, and twigs using mowers, tractors and other hand and power tools. 
• Lays out and tends flower beds or other decorative vegetation. 
• Maintains and sharpens tools and makes minor repairs on equipment, as needed. 
• Plants, fertilize, waters and uses herbicides and insecticides to maintain grass, flowers, trees and shrubs. 
• Removes snow and ice from walks and driveways. 
• Spreads salt, picks up litter, rakes, bags and burns leaves. 
• Cleans drainage ditches and culverts. • Maintains driveways and parking lots. 
• Repairs fences, gates, walls, irrigation system, walks and outbuildings using carpentry, masonry, and painting tools. 
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on gardening and ground equipment. 
• May operate trucks and assorted power equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws. 
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated. 
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures. 
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments. 
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. 

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

Landscape experience a plus.

Applicants should complete the online application at https://limestonecollege.formstack.com/forms/application_for_employment and upload a cover letter and resume (optional). If you have additional questions regarding the position, you may direct them to Ingrid Villa ivilla@limestone.edu *Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of the application. The selected candidate must be willing to consent to and pass, with satisfactory results, an investigative consumer report.

Limestone University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. AA/EEO

Limestone University is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Limestone University makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

August 8th, 2024

The Limestone University Physical Plant is seeking a Full Time Painter.  The Painter will prepare the area before painting. In the event of an emergency, he/she may be called to support necessary tasks in association with that emergency. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but Limestone may identify other responsibilities of the position responsibilities of the position. 

General Responsibilities: 

• Identifies and corrects unsafe working conditions with management oversight.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• May be required to assist with special events.
• May drive a cart or other vehicle.
• Assists skilled trade workers in one or more areas performing specific or standard duties to learn new skills as required for advancement and certification.
• May be required to utilize basic cleaning and other chemicals.
• May coordinate work activities of Painting Apprentices.
• May assist in training, assigning, and checking the work of lower-level employees.
• Examines mechanical equipment to diagnose trouble.
• Disassembles machines and repairs or replaces broken parts.
• Adjusts functional parts of mechanical devices as necessary.
• May order replacement parts and equipment with management approval.
• Inspect completed repairs.
• May be required to inventory equipment, parts, and supplies. 
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 Job Qualifications: 

• Some painting experience
• Able to use and move ladder
• Sheetrock installation and finishing

 Experience/Knowledge: 

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2 or more years of related experience.

Skills/Aptitude:

• Ability to present self in a highly professional manner to others and understand that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Ability to maintain a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives.
• Ability to provide clear directions and respond accordingly to employees.
• Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, etc.).
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well alone and in a team.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in all OSHA and local requirements related to all assigned work.

License/Qualifications Certifications: 

• Holds appropriate license/certification if applicable for the specific work to be done in the city and state in which the work will be done. 
• A valid driver’s license may be required.

General Qualifications: 

•Willingness to be open to learning and growing.

•Maturity of judgment and behavior. 

• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance. 

• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity in light of Limestone’s time and attendance policy and/or client operating hours. 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule. 

• Must comply with any dress code requirements. 

• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses. 

• Significant walking or other means of mobility. 

• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours). 

• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds. 

Working Conditions (may add additional conditions specific to defined work location): 

• Generally, in an indoor setting; however, may participate in outside activities and events. 

• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends, and extended hours as business dictates. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. 

• Wears protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment required by the work environment or governmental regulations. 

Unit Description: 

Identify unit-specific job tasks and qualifications in relation to this job. List any language(s), software or registrations required to perform this job. Please describe the typical writing, speaking and presentation skills required for this job and identify the audience.

Applicants should complete the online application at https://limestonecollege.formstack.com/forms/application_for_employment and upload a cover letter and resume (optional). If you have additional questions regarding the position, you may direct them to Ingrid Villa ivilla@limestone.edu *Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of the application. The selected candidate must be willing to consent to and pass, with satisfactory results, an investigative consumer report.

Limestone University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. AA/EEO

Limestone University is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Limestone University makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

July 19th, 2024

Limestone University invites applications for a full-time position of Mental Health Counselor 

Position Summary: The Sibs Collins Counseling Center provides accessible, equitable, inclusive short-term mental health counseling for the Limestone community. The counselor will work alongside the Director to support students developing insight, personal growth and resilience skill to aid in the achievement of the personal, educational and career goals. The counselor will work a diverse population and a broad spectrum of emotional, psychological, developmental, social, and academic concerns. The counselor will respond to students and campus-wide crises on an on-call rotation. As a member of the Counseling Services team, this position reports to the Director of Counseling Services and is a part of the Student Success Division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide counseling services to enrolled students, faculty and staff.
• Conduct intake, triage, and crisis appointments.
• Complete treatment plans, progress notes, and other documentation
• Conduct small-group and campus-wide educational outreach and consultation.
• Serve as a liaison to various university areas and constituencies as assigned.
• Maintain records and ensure the confidentiality of private health information in keeping with professional ethics and best practices.
  • Provide both in-person and telehealth counseling services.
  • Provide daytime crisis intervention, emergency, and on-call services.
  • Coordinate care between Counseling Services and other campus departments and community resources, meeting the needs of students and ensuring continuity of care.
  • Consult with the Director of Counseling Services and other university staff, faculty, and administration as needed.
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Education and Experience:

Required qualifications:

· Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Counselor Education, Sports Psychology, or a related field.

· Minimum of two years of professional counseling experience

· Licensed or licensure eligible in the state of South Carolina (if not yet licensed, licensure must be achieved within a year of the date of employment).

Preferred qualifications:

• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Professional 
• Demonstrated experience and skills in facilitating culturally sensitive and inclusive outreach and educational programming.
• Demonstrated experience working with college-age populations (undergraduate through graduate/professional level), preferably with athletes, veterans, first-generation students, or non-traditional students.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

Leadership: Ability to work independently, with little supervision. Ability to function independently as part of a small professional team, as well as collaboratively with the campus community. Effectively manage a team providing guidance and encouragement. 

Communication: Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Speaks clearly and compassionately to students and families regarding their concerns. Responds well to questions and investigates possible solutions. Participates in meetings and articulates concerns from students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Writes clearly and effectively both within the University and outside correspondence. Responds with diplomacy and good judgment

Planning and Organizing: Plans and organizes tasks to be completed in a timely manner. Has the ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines. Schedules events as needed and maintains a high level of productivity. Strong attention to detail. 

Language Skills: Ability to read and analyze federal regulations, psycho-educational evaluations, grant requirements, and instructions and assess appropriate responses. Ability to write/review policies and procedures in a professional manner; ability to effectively present information in both one-on-one situations and small group situations to students, parents, faculty, and staff. Ability to correspond effectively and present information in both one-on-one situations and small group situations to students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

Problem Solving: Responds quickly to students, alumni, faculty, and staff concerns to find an appropriate solution. Considers all facts to come to the best plan of action. Uses sound judgment, gives attention to detail and maintains high work standards. 

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages. 

Reasoning Ability: Above-average ability to apply effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Ability to look for solutions to the normal and abnormal situations which arise from students, parents, faculty, and staff. 

Computer Skills: Have knowledge of Microsoft Programs and be able to perform tasks in Word, Excel, and Access. Ability to negotiate new computer programs and software with ease.

Travel: Ability to travel alone and with others to meetings, satellite sites, and conferences.

Physical Demands: Ability to perform the physical demands of the position. May require sitting or standing for long periods, and lifting of up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment: Generally busy. Most days are quiet but it can be loud at times. Buildings have heat and air conditioning, but not individual office settings. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Work Schedule: Duties are normally performed during normal business hours. Additional hours may be required to meet the needs of students and to participate in the life of the University. Some movement around campus is necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. 

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of the responsibilities or working conditions associated with this job.  Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., change in personnel, workload, or technological developments).

Applicants should complete the online application and upload a letter of interest and resume. The selected candidate must be willing to consent to, and pass with satisfactory results, an investigative consumer report. Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

If you have additional questions regarding the position, you may direct them to Kelly Tillinghast, Dean of Student Success at Ktillinghast@limestone.edu. 

Limestone University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. AA/EEO

Limestone University is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Limestone University makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

May 31st, 2024

The Limestone University Campus Safety Department is seeking a Full Time Campus Safety Officer to the join the Campus Safety Team. This position reports directly to the Chief of Campus Safety. 

Qualifications:

• Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age (SLED REQUIREMENT).
•  Far visual acuity of at least 20/30 in each eye with or without corrective lenses; Vision capable of distinguishing basic color groups against a favorable background.
• A current and valid Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one before appointment.
• The ability to obtain SLED Certification or currently have obtained SLED Certification in Armed Security.
•  Ability to maintain the requirements set forth in Article 9, Chapter 73, S.C. Code of Regulations (73-400 to 73-422). South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
•  Proficiency utilizing a computer with Microsoft Word and Excel software; Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to meet and maintain the firearms qualification standards of the Limestone University Campus Safety Department and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. The ability to successfully meet and maintain the physical fitness standards of the Limestone University Campus Safety Department.
• As a part of the pre-employment process, the selected candidate must be willing to consent to and pass with satisfactory results, an investigative consumer report, SLED background and pre-employment drug screen and driver’s license check 

General Responsibilities:

• Informs the Shift Sergeant and/or the Lieutenant and Chief of any unusual situations or circumstances that come to their attention
• Patrols assigned areas making inquiries and inspection oriented towards protecting of life and property, preventing crime and accidents (Patrols include both foot and vehicle)
• Observes and reports any faulty or unsafe equipment and/or conditions
• Properly investigates all assigned incidents and document the findings of the investigation on department report forms
• Accurately completes all necessary administrative forms and reports
• Enforces college parking and traffic regulations by the issuance of parking and traffic citations
• Diffuses difficult situations and will accompany unauthorized individuals off college owned and controlled property
• Makes crucial decisions under stress, and is held accountable for the end result
• Determines “probable cause” and makes arrests of individuals in compliance with South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and department policy
• Determines when, and under what circumstances, to use non-lethal or deadly force
• May be subjected to bodily harm with the possibility of loss of life
• May be subjected to public criticism and social pressures that create stress
• May encounter both health and safety hazards
• Testifies clearly and truthfully during campus conduct hearings and/or court proceedings
• Provides emergency first aid to injured or ill person(s) and assists in the transportation of these persons when necessary
• Admits authorized person(s) into locked buildings, facilities and rooms during business and non-business hours
• Responds to building alarms
• Responds to calls for assistance
• Assists stranded motorists by jumping dead batteries, changing flat tires and pushing disabled vehicles
• Provides crowd and/or traffic control during scheduled activities and/or emergency situations
• Provides security if requested during the transportation of large sums of cash and/or other valuables
• Provides basic information, direction and assistance to college personnel, students and visitors
• Occasionally remains on-duty, past the normal work shift, in the event of an emergency situation
• Occasionally works outside the normal work hours because of increased work load (completion of reports generated during shift) or the staffing of special events

Skills/Aptitude:

• Must maintain a high standard of professionalism in representation of the College including confidentiality in all aspects of the position.
• Must work cooperatively with team members and colleagues while promoting a positive and productive environment.
• Moderate physical labor may be required on occasion and working outside in adverse weather conditions is common.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, to walk up and down stairs, and to walk or stand for extended periods.
• Assist with minor maintenance or housekeeping issues
• Any other duties as assigned by the Sergeant, and/or Lieutenant and Chief of Campus Safety

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent certificate (Associates Degree preferred).

Two (2) years Security/Law Enforcement experience.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for long periods of time, lift at least 50lbs. Climb stairs and work in all weather conditions (additional when necessary)
• Work Environment: Primarily outdoors winter and summer.

Applicants should complete the online application at and upload a cover letter and resume (optional). If you have additional questions regarding the position, you may direct to them Terri Smith tdsmith@limestone.edu  *Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of the application. The selected candidate must be willing to consent to, and pass with satisfactory results, an investigative consumer report. 

Limestone University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. AA/EEO

Limestone University is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Limestone University makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.