Corrections Maintenance Foreman - SCI Laurel Highlands

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Somerset Township (PA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Maintenance Foreman at the State Correctional Institution at Laurel Highlands in Somerset County. The role directs inmate crews in maintenance, grounds care, and construction, applying semi-skilled and skilled trades while ensuring tool accountability and safety.

You will plan tasks, procure materials, and support daily facility operations. Salary ranges from $49,010 to $98,728 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience guiding inmate work crews in maintenance

Responsibilities

• Crew Oversight: Direct inmate work crews in routine maintenance, grounds care, and construction tasks
• Skill Application: Perform or assist with semi skilled and skilled work in multiple trades
• Tool Control: Issue, track, and account for all tools and materials used during assignments
• Safety Enforcement: Conduct searches to maintain security and ensure proper tool accountability
• Work Planning: Determine needed materials, prepare requests, and organize daily tasks

Job description

Salary

$49,010.00 - $98,728.00 Annually

Location

Somerset County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-61520

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR LAU Mntnc

Opening Date

10/26/2026

Closing Date

10/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

98560

Position Number

00231564

Union

PSCOA

Bargaining Unit

H1

Pay Group

CO35

Bureau / Division Code

00114420

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Laurel Highlands

Worksite Address

5706 Glades Pike

City

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15501

Contact Name

Corleen Schmucker

Contact Phone

717.562.5736

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Step into a job where your experience helps build a safer environment every day! The Corrections Maintenance Foreman position with the Department of Corrections gives you the chance to guide work crews and support a wide range of maintenance tasks. Your efforts help the facility stay clean, secure, and well maintained. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys teamwork and problem-solving. Join a team that values your skills and helps you grow!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position guides inmate work crews and assists in skilled maintenance tasks that support the daily operations of the facility. As a Corrections Maintenance Foreman, you will perform the following duties:

• Crew Oversight: Direct inmate work crews in routine maintenance, grounds care, and construction tasks
• Skill Application: Perform or assist with semi skilled and skilled work in multiple trades
• Tool Control: Issue, track, and account for all tools and materials used during assignments
• Safety Enforcement: Conduct searches to maintain security and ensure proper tool accountability
• Work Planning: Determine needed materials, prepare requests, and organize daily tasks

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $49,010.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.