Corrections Masonry Trade Instructor - SCI Laurel Highlands

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 53,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Masonry Trade Instructor for the State Correctional Institution at Laurel Highlands to guide inmates through masonry techniques in both classroom and hands-on settings.

You will supervise inmate crews, track progress, manage tools and materials, plan purchases, and enforce safety while building durable foundations for inmates' future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in laying brick, blocks, and other building materials with mortar.
• Completion of an approved masonry trade apprenticeship.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training including one year of journey level masonry work.

Responsibilities

• Teach masonry practices in classroom and hands-on settings.
• Direct inmate work crews and review masonry work.
• Track inmate progress and attendance for training activities.
• Issue, inventory, and account for tools and materials used in training and projects.
• Determine materials needed for masonry tasks and submit purchase requests.
• Conduct safety enforcement and ensure secure handling of tools and materials.

Skills

Masonry

Bricklaying

Education

Masonry apprenticeship

Job description

Salary

$53,036.00 - $107,095.00 Annually

Location

Somerset County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56990-98880

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR LAU Mntnc

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

9/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

98880

Position Number

00231563

Union

PSCOA

Bargaining Unit

H1

Pay Group

C037

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

THE POSITION

Are you interested in using your masonry expertise to help others learn and build strong foundations as a Corrections Masonry Trade Instructor for the Department of Corrections? This position blends instruction, leadership, and hands‑on skill building in a structured setting at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands. You will guide inmates through safe and practical trade practices that prepare them for future opportunities. This is a meaningful role where your abilities support growth and improvement.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role provides structured classroom and hands‑on training to inmates while supporting safe, organized, and productive work environments. The position combines instruction, supervision, and practical trade application to support daily operations. As a Corrections Masonry Trade Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Instruction Delivery: Teach masonry practices, methods, and procedures through classroom lessons and hands‑on training
• Work Supervision: Direct inmate work crews, maintain order, and review completed masonry assignments
• Training Records: Track inmate progress, attendance, and assignment details for all training activities
• Tool Management: Issue, inventory, and account for all tools and materials used in training and work projects
• Material Planning: Determine materials needed for masonry tasks and submit purchase requests when required
• Safety Oversight: Conduct searches, enforce safety rules, and support secure handling of tools and materials

WORK SCHEDULE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Full‑time employment, 40‑hour work 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 within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $53,036.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of experience in laying brick, blocks, and other types of building materials, and binding with mortar to construct or repair walls; or
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the masonry trade; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the masonry trade.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.