Welcome to a new month full of opportunities! Explore the list below to find great events and training opportunities to advance your career:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 03-03-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 3/4/2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 3/5/2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 3/6/2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 3/7/2025

Mohawk Valley Community College is Hiring! MVCC is actively seeking qualified candidates for various employment opportunities that align with their mission to provide accessible education and support services.

For more information on the current openings, visit Mohawk Valley Community College is Hiring! - Working Solutions Blog | Working Solutions | An American Job Center.

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 3/10/25 – The Cove Summer Job Event 12:00PM – 4:00PM at The Cove at Sylvan Beach, 750 Pioneer Ave, Sylvan Beach, NY 13157. Visit https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events for more information!
• 3/11/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:30AM and is located at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. 
• 3/17/25 – NYS OPWDD open interviews at Herkimer Working Solutions from 10:00AM-2:00PM. They are currently recruiting for Direct Support Professionals in Dolgeville, Little Falls, Mohawk, and Ilion. Rate of pay is $24.34/hour to start, minimum requirements are a High School Diploma/GED and a valid driver’s license. 
• 3/21/25 – Oneida County DCFS Employment Division Job Fair from 9:00AM – 12:00PM at the Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Avenue, Utica, NY 13501. 
• 3/22/25 – Entertainment & Events Job Fair 10:00AM – 2:00PM at The Showroom at Turning Stone Casino Resort Casino, 5218 Patrick Road, Verona, NY 13478. Visit https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events for more information!
• 3/26/25 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501.  Save the date!
• 3/27/25 – In-person Madison County Working Solutions Job Fair from 9:30AM – 11:30AM, located at the 133 North Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. 
• 4/17/25 – One Day Hiring Event at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin St. Rome, NY, from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. Visit www.romejobfairs.org for more information. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• Struggling to job search in the digital age? Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training and certification classes from Northstar Digital Literacy. Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. For more information call (315) 867-1400. 
• The Women’s Employment and Resource Center is collaborating with Krystal Curley, Program Outreach Specialist I for the NYS Department of Civil Service for a workshop, Demystifying Civil Service Merit System. The workshop will take place March 27, 2025, from 10:30AM – 12:00PM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. 

• Job Corps Information Session 9:00AM – 1:00PM every other Wednesday at the Herkimer County Working Solutions. Job Corps is a federally sponsored training program, offering training opportunities in Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Automotive, and more, all free of charge. Job Corps serves youth ages 16 – 24 and can help with GED, trades training, driving, soft skill training, and transition services. For more information, call Kimberly Dean at (607) 267-1621. Come learn how Job Corps can help you meet your employment and education goals! 
• Police Academy at SUNY Morrisville! The Madison County Regional Phase I Police Academy is offered through SUNY Morrisville, with the assistance of the Madison County Sheriff's Department and the New York State University Police. It is designed for current civilian or non-sworn New York State residents who are interested in entering the law enforcement field as a police officer in New York State. Although the program does not guarantee admission into a police department, every standard required in a full-time basic police academy applies, including physical fitness, attendance, and academics. For more information about the program, including completion standards, entrance requirements and training schedule, please contact office at (315) 684-6003 or visit https://www.morrisville.edu/police-academy.

Don't miss the March/April Edition of our Workforce Development Board/Working Solutions Apprenticeship newsletter

We have valuable opportunities to share with you, including:

>FREE learning/training opportunities

>Pre-apprenticeship programs

>Incentives for businesses

>Informative articles

>Successes

And lots more!

See how our free training grant programs can help you jump start a career in a field you love!

READ IT HERE

They are particularly in need of CDL drivers.

Interested applicants should complete the  civil service application below and turn it in in person at the Highway Department, located at 313 Third Ave. Herkimer (behind KFC/Taco Bell).

Available Positions

Herkimer Co Civil Service Application

Learn more at link

Department: Building Maintenance
Title: Building Maintenance Helper
Full-time Opening
Salary: $34,409 (2025 base pay rate)

Now hiring Sales Representatives and Fiber Optic Splicers

 Must have reliable transportation.

Visit  Their Job Board to learn more about the Fiber Optic splicer position and see more opportunities

Description of products or services your business provides High Speed Fiber Internet

Outside Sales Representative: 
Requires a Drug Test? Yes
Job is: Full Time
Work Hours 8am to 5pm
Number of Years of Education Needed? High School diploma / GED
Will you accept related experience? Yes
Will you accept a trainee? Yes
Is a driver's license required? Yes
Salary Range $35,000+commission
Health Insurance? Yes
Dental Insurance? Yes
Paid Vacation? Yes
Sick Leave? Yes
Paid Holidays? Yes
Retirement Plan? Yes

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE POSITION

APPLY TO:
Tasha Sorce

Website Address www.gonetspeed.com

Company location: 777 Canal View Blvd #600 Rochester, NY 14623

Local office in Utica for trainings, meetings, etc.

You won't want to miss our March newsletter. It's jam packed with new opportunities for you!

New free learning/training opportunities

Job Fairs and hiring opportunities

Community resources

Grant training opportunities

And lots more!

READ IT HERE

To learn more about these job opportunities:

For Job Order Numbers that start with "NY" GO HERE and type in the Job Order Number. 

For Job Order Numbers that start with "DF" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center. 

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Monday March 3, 2025 

Job Title: Financial, HR, and Admin Coordinator                                City: Rome, NY

Full time for a public library. Duties: Use discretion to direct work of others and answer administrative questions; guides administrative functions such as finance and HR policy, procedures, hiring, retention, and termination. Requirements: Degree in accounting or other non-profit, business, or financial discipline; may substitute equivalent work experience. Valid driver’s license required.

Pay: $44,000 - $48,000/year. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # NY1526108

Monday March 3, 2025 

 Job Title: Career Counselor                                                                City: Utica, NY

Full time for a public institution. Duties: Provide individual and group career counseling to assist students with the development of career goals and the alignment of those goals with associated academic curriculum. Requirements: 3 years’ experience in a student development related field required. Experience with diverse populations required.

Pay: $54,272/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1526247     

Tuesday March 4, 2025 

Job Title: Refuse and Recyclable Collector                                        City: Utica, NY

Full time for a trash and recycling company. Duties: Responsible for collecting garbage and recyclable materials from designated locations, loading them onto a truck, and transporting to a landfill or recycling center. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. One year of previous work experience is preferred.

Pay: $15.50/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1523954

Tuesday March 4, 2025

 Job Title: Swim Lesson Instructor                                                      City: Rome, NY

Part time for a nonprofit, charitable organization. Duties: Instruct swimming lessons, having prepared lesson plans accordingly, and supports members and program participants in achieving their goals. Requirements: Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent. CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and AED. Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with organization standards.

Pay: $15.50 - $18.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1526129

Wednesday March 5, 2025

Job Title: Machinist                                                                             City: West Winfield, NY

Full time for a company that specializes in gas turbine engine repairs and overhauls. Duties: Operate and maintain various manual machines and perform various processes to repair and overhaul turbine engine components. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and trade school or 1 - 2 years on the job working as a machinist required. Experience at setting up and operating manual machines required.

Wednesday March 5, 2025

 Job Title: Enough is Enough Advocate                                               City: Oneida, NY           

Full time for a nonprofit organization. Duties: Responsible for development and implementation of presentations, outreach, and training related to domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. 1 year of experience with a domestic violence program, community based human services or related field required. Valid driver’s license.

Pay: $17.83/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1526290

Thursday March 6, 2025

Job Title: Mobility Specialist                                                               City: Utica, NY

Full time for a senior citizen center. Duties: Work with local public transit, planning agencies, and human service agencies to coordinate transportation services to improve overall mobility for the general public, with an emphasis on older adults, low-income persons and/or persons with disabilities. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Associate degree preferred. Valid & clean NYS driver's license.

Pay: $36,000/year.                                                                               Job Order # NY1526135

Thursday March 6, 2025

Job Title: Educational Opportunity Program Learning Specialist       City: Utica, NY

Part time for a public institution. Duties: Assist students in enhancing study skills, academic strategies, organization, and time management skills while sharing best practices that will illuminate their path to academic success. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in human development, sociology, or education or related field required. 1 year experience in delivering academic support services.

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1526250

Friday March 7, 2025

 Job Title: CDL Class A or B Driver                                                      City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a paving and concrete service provider that has been in the business for over 20 years. Duties: Drive for heavy highway construction sites. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent required. Must have at least two years of driving experience. A clean CDL A or CDL B driver's license is a must.

Pay: $25.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1526324

Friday March 7, 2025 

Job Title: Tool Maker                                                                           City: Canastota, NY

Full time for a precision manufacturer. Duties: Ensure that assigned scheduled work is completed on time and meets all quality standards. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Must have the ability and license to operate a forklift would be a distinct advantage. Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1526111

Learn more at link

Department: Social Services

Title: CPS Senior Caseworker
Permanent Opening, Full Time Position
Salary: $57,029.00 (2025 base pay rate)

There are some job fairs, recruitments, and trainings coming up in March you won’t want to miss:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNIITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 2/24/2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 2/25/2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 2/26/2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 2/27/2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 2/28/2025

Mohawk Valley Community College is Hiring! MVCC is actively seeking qualified candidates for various employment opportunities that align with their mission to provide accessible education and support services.

For more information on the current openings, visit Mohawk Valley Community College is Hiring! - Working Solutions Blog | Working Solutions | An American Job Center.

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 3/4/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 11:30AM and is located at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY in the Adirondack Room. 
• 3/5/25 – Turning Stone Enterprises Golf Hiring Event from 1:00PM – 4:00PM at The Sportsplex at Turning Stone. 
• 3/11/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:30AM and is located at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. 
• 3/17/25 – NYS OPWDD open interviews at Herkimer Working Solutions from 10:00AM-2:00PM. They are currently recruiting for Direct Support Professionals in Dolgeville, Little Falls, Mohawk, and Ilion. Rate of pay is $24.34/hour to start, minimum requirements are a High School Diploma/GED and a valid driver’s license. 
• 3/21/25 – Oneida County DCFS Employment Division Job Fair from 9:00AM – 12:00PM at the Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Avenue, Utica, NY 13501. 
• 4/17/25 – One Day Hiring Event at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin St. Rome, NY, from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. Visit www.romejobfairs.org for more information. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• Struggling to job search in the digital age? Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training and certification classes from Northstar Digital Literacy. Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. For more information call (315) 867-1400
• The Women’s Employment and Resource Center is collaborating with Eddie Barone and Deb Grogan from First Source Federal Credit Union for a Financial Empowerment workshop, which will cover how to budget, how to open a savings account, money management, and more! The workshop will take place March 6, 2025, from 11:00AM – 12:00PM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104 or email to sign up today! 
• The Women’s Employment and Resource Center is collaborating with Krystal Curley, Program Outreach Specialist I for the NYS Department of Civil Service for a workshop, Demystifying Civil Service Merit System. The workshop will take place March 27, 2025, from 10:30AM – 12:00PM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. 

• Job Corps Information Session 9:00AM – 1:00PM every other Wednesday at the Herkimer County Working Solutions. Job Corps is a federally sponsored training program, offering training opportunities in Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Automotive, and more, all free of charge. Job Corps serves youth ages 16 – 24 and can help with GED, trades training, driving, soft skill training, and transition services. For more information, call Kimberly Dean at (607) 267-1621. Come learn how Job Corps can help you meet your employment and education goals!
• Police Academy at SUNY Morrisville! The Madison County Regional Phase I Police Academy is offered through SUNY Morrisville, with the assistance of the Madison County Sheriff's Department and the New York State University Police. It is designed for current civilian or non-sworn New York State residents who are interested in entering the law enforcement field as a police officer in New York State. Although the program does not guarantee admission into a police department, every standard required in a full-time basic police academy applies, including physical fitness, attendance, and academics. For more information about the program, including completion standards, entrance requirements and training schedule, please contact office at (315) 684-6003 or visit https://www.morrisville.edu/police-academy. 

NYS OPWDD will be holding open interviews at Herkimer Working Solutions on Monday, March 17th from 10am-2pm

320 N. Prospect St. Herkimer

They are currently recruiting for Direct Support Professionals in Dolgeville, Little Falls, Mohawk, and Ilion.

Rate of pay is $24.34/hr to start, minimum requirements are a High School Diploma/GED and a valid driver’s license.

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Learn more at link:

  Account Clerk PH 022625

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Laboratory Technician (Wastewater Treatment) #88-151010 (OC)

Quality Assurance Officer #86-778010 (OC)

Quality Assurance Officer #70-065010 (PROM)

School Dietitian #89-051010 (OC)

Senior Laboratory Technician (Wastewater Treatment) #87-606010 (OC)

Senior Laboratory Technician (Water Authority) #89-195010 (OC)

Senior Veterans Service Officer #86-380010 (OC)

Veterans Service Officer #86-381010 (OC)

Water Quality Analyst #86-782010 (OC)

Water Quality Analyst #70-072010 (PROM)

Application Deadline: March 28, 2025

Examination Date: May 17, 2025

https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/exams

As February swiftly draws to a close, the opportunities for finding new jobs and acquiring new skills remain strong. Check out these great opportunities below:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 2/18/2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 2/19/2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 2/20/2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 2/21/2025

More great local opportunities;

Mohawk Valley Community College is Hiring! MVCC is actively seeking qualified candidates for various employment opportunities that align with their mission to provide accessible education and support services. For information on the current openings, visit: https://www.working-solutions.org/news/mohawk-valley-community-college-is-hiring

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 2/25/25 – RADAR Virtual Job Fair. 
• 2/26/25 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501.  
• 3/4/25 – Come learn about state job opportunities! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 11:30AM and is located at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY in the Adirondack Room. 
• 3/11/25 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Dunham Public Library. 76 Main Street, Whitesboro, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. Check out the QR code at link for more information!
• 3/11/25 – Come learn about state job opportunities! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:30AM and is located at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. 
• 3/21/25 – Oneida County DCFS Employment Division Job Fair from 9:00AM – 12:00PM at the Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Avenue, Utica, NY 13501.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• Struggling to job search in the digital age? Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training and certification classes from Northstar Digital Literacy. Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. For more information call (315) 867-1400. 
• The Women’s Employment and Resource Center is collaborating with Eddie Barone and Deb Grogan from First Source Federal Credit Union for a Financial Empowerment workshop, which will cover how to budget, how to open a savings account, money management, and more! The workshop will take place March 6, 2025, from 11:00AM – 12:00PM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104 or email to sign up today! 
• The Women’s Employment and Resource Center is collaborating with Krystal Curley, Program Outreach Specialist I for the NYS Department of Civil Service for a workshop, Demystifying Civil Service Merit System. The workshop will take place March 27, 2025, from 10:30AM – 12:00PM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. 

To learn more about these job opportunities:

For Job Order Numbers that start with "NY" GO HERE and type in the Job Order Number. 

For Job Order Numbers that start with "DF" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center. 

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Monday February 24, 2025 

 Job Title: Professional CDL-A Driver                                                  City: Utica, NY

Full time for a grocery store. Duties: Safely operate vehicles to deliver products to designated locations. Assist with manual tasks when not driving, including lifting, standing, pushing, and pulling without limitations. Requirements: Valid CDL-A license with a clean driving record. Ability to perform physical labor as required.

Pay: $60,000/year.                                                                               Job Order # NY1523950

Monday February 24, 2025 

 Job Title: Paralegal                                                                             City: Utica, NY

Full time for a real estate services company. Duties: Provide general paralegal assistance to staff, research and prepare legal documents, perform basic office responsibilities including filing, typing, and proofreading. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have at least 1 year of experience.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1525828     

Tuesday February 25, 2025 

 Job Title: Cook                                                                                    City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a medical center. Duties: Responsible for all hot food production for meals covered during shift, all baking done in the kitchen, assigning daily cold food production, etc. Requirements: Must have knowledge and ability to prepare quantity foods to preserve nutrients and to prepare foods appealing in appearance and palatable. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF9597049

Tuesday February 25, 2025

 Job Title: Motor Coach Driver, Bus Driver                                          City: Clinton, NY

Full time for a charter bus service. Duties: Provide transportation for passengers using a bus or motor coach. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. CDL B with passenger endorsement with at least 1 year of experience in commercial driving required. Must have the ability to read maps, maintain expense and mileage records, and complete incident reports.

Pay: Starts at $23.00/hour.                                                                  Job Order # NY1524102

Wednesday February 26, 2025

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager                                                     City: Mohawk, NY

Full time for a variety store chain. Duties: Assist with the daily operation of the store. Responsible for maintaining inventories, store appearance and completing daily paperwork. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Prefer store management experience. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Pay: $17.50 - $18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF9569776

Wednesday February 26, 2025

 Job Title: Patient Care Technician                                                      City: Oneida, NY           

Full time for a nonprofit healthcare organization. Duties: Responsible for delivering direct patient care in collaboration with the RN and performing tasks that do not require nursing judgment or medication administration. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. BLS/CPR certifications preferred. 1 year of nursing assistant experience preferred. 1 year of monitor tech experience preferred.

Pay: $17.00 - $22.10/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1524404

Thursday February 27, 2025

 Job Title: Lifeguard                                                                             City: Utica, NY

Part time for a public institution. Duties: Ensure the safety of swimmers by enforcing the pool rules and regulations, preventing accidents and responding timely to emergency situations. Present professional appearance and attitude and maintain a high standard of customer service. Requirements: Current Lifeguard and CPR/AED certifications. Willingness to assist with swim lessons should the need arise.

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1524075

Thursday February 27, 2025

Job Title: Dock Worker                                                                        City: Utica, NY

Full time for a grocery store. Duties: Work safely and efficiently to load and unload cargo, inspecting and documenting the items for accounting purposes and reporting damages, and maintaining the dock facilities. Requirements: Warehouse experience and forklift certification preferred. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must have basic math & reading skills.

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1523948

Friday February 28, 2025

 Job Title: CDL-A Tractor Trailer Driver                                               City: Mohawk, NY

Full time for a locally owned truck company that specializes in the hauling/transportation of milk from farm to process. Duties: Transport of milk from Mohawk area to various milk processing plants in & around New York, New Jersey & Massachusetts. Requirements: Must have CDLA license & prefer up to 2 years of experience.

Pay: Starts at $28.00/hour. Benefits.                                                   Job Order # NY1525900

Friday February 28, 2025

 Job Title: Team Member                                                                      City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a retail chain store. Duties: Responsible for interacting with customers and team members, supporting selling initiatives and performing assigned tasks. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Retail experience and/or farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding knowledge is strongly preferred.

Pay: $15.75 - $18.20/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DF9593031

Learn more at link below.

Department: Social Services

Title: Account Clerk

Permanent Opening, Full Time Position
Salary: $35,324.00 (2025 base pay rate)

"50 Forward Mohawk Valley is Seeking a Passionate Mobility Specialist to Empower Our Community!

"Do you have a heart for service and a knack for solving problems? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults and people with disabilities? If so, then we want to hear from you!"

50 Forward Mohawk Valley is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals 50+ live healthy and vibrant lives. 50 Forward is  the sponsor agency for several programs that provide essential services to our community, including the AmeriCorps Seniors Program, Volunteer Resource Center, Way 2 Go Herkimer and Oneida County, and the Livable Communities Oneida County initiative.

LEARN MORE

Apply: 

Kelly Walters
Executive Director
50 Forward Mohawk Valley
220 Memorial Parkway
Utica, NY 13501

To learn more about these job opportunities:

For Job Order Numbers that start with "NY" GO HERE and type in the Job Order Number. 

For Job Order Numbers that start with "DF" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center. 

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Monday February 17, 2025 

Job Title: Warehouse Manager                                                            City: Utica, NY

Full time for a grocery store. Duties: Leads the creation and management of an efficient, sustainable warehouse and inventory system for a non-profit warehouse that is also a food recovery organization. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. 3+ years of experience in warehouse management, preferably in food recovery or related industries. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $40,000/year.                                                                               Job Order # NY1523945

Monday February 17, 2025                                                                      

Job Title: Tow Truck Operator                                                            City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a towing service. Duties: Safely perform emergency road service for AAA Auto Club, NYS Thruway, law enforcement agencies, private citizens, and many other customers. Requirements: Clean driver’s license needed. Experience not necessary, will train the right candidate. Wrecker or flatbed experience and mechanical knowledge is a plus.

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1523821     

Tuesday February 18, 2025 

Job Title: General Machinist                                                               City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a fiber optic manufacturer. Duties: Perform various milling, turning, drilling and related operations used to produce components. Requirements: CNC programming experience would be a significant plus. Must have machining experience. High school diploma or equivalent with 5 years of experience, or an Associate degree/certificate with 3 years of experience.

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1525538

Tuesday February 18, 2025

Job Title: Assistant Manager of Maintenance                                      City: Utica, NY

Full time for a transportation service. Duties: Supervise and coordinate activities of utility workers, shop foremen, and body shop. Responsible for the maintenance and security of physical plant of all facilities. Assist with the maintenance and repair of all vehicles. Requirements: Associates degree preferred. Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance procedures for a variety of vehicles and equipment.

Pay: $61,863 - $69,146/year. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # NY1523809

Wednesday February 19, 2025

Job Title: Diesel Mechanic                                                                  City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a paving contractor. Duties: Perform maintenance and repair on diesel trucks and heavy equipment. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have at least 2 years of experience. Must have a valid, clean driver's license. DOT physical exam and alcohol/drug pre-screening test required.

Pay: Starts at $25.00/hour.                                                                  Job Order # NY1522179

Wednesday February 19, 2025

Job Title: Prevention Family Specialist                                               City: Madison, NY           

Full time for a nonprofit organization. Duties: Provide supportive casework counseling in the home and empower parents with tools and resources to ensure children's safety, well-being and permanency Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field. Driver’s license required. Experience working with at-risk youth & families and case management preferred.

Pay: $23.08 - $25.48/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1523452

Thursday February 20, 2025

Job Title: Writing Tutor                                                                       City: Utica, NY

Part time for a public institution. Duties: Help students build confidence and improve academic performance through holistic support, active learning strategies, study skills development, and individualized instruction. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required. Significant experience in academic writing including a foundational knowledge of common citation styles.

Pay: $20.31/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1524073

Thursday February 20, 2025

Job Title: Preventative Maintenance Technician                                 City: Forestport, NY

Full time for a bottled water supplier. Duties: Ensure operational integrity of various production related equipment including but not limited to blow mold machinery, fillers, labelers, packaging machines, palletizing equipment, and other associated equipment. Requirements: Must have experience in industrial maintenance. Prior experience in use of CMMS system and work order management.

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1524109

Friday February 21, 2025

Job Title: Order Picker/Packer                                                            City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a wholesale distributor. Duties: Handles pick tickets/orders to pull items from warehouse inventory. Physically pulls warehouse items by the stated number, size, color, quantity, quality, etc. Compares and inspects physical items pulled to the requirements of the pick ticket/order. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Previous experience helpful but not required.

Pay: $16.00 - $16.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1525508

Friday February 21, 2025

Job Title: Medical Office Clerk                                                            City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a nonprofit health organization. Duties: Responsible for managing appointments, coordinating billable services, and ensuring exceptional patient experiences within medical practice procedures. Greet visitors, manage patient records, schedule appointments, and handle financial transactions. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. One year of experience preferred.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.80/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1524408

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More great opportunities:

Mohawk Valley Community College is Hiring! MVCC is actively seeking qualified candidates for various employment opportunities that align with their mission to provide accessible education and support services.
• Coordinator, Workforce Development – Meeting regional workforce development needs by coordinating the development and delivery of educational programs and facilitating partnerships with local businesses and organizations to connect students and community members with employment and training opportunities.
• Lifeguard – Ensuring the safety of pool users, enforcing pool rules, and providing a welcoming environment for community members participating in aquatic activities.
• Adjunct Instructors – Teaching chemistry, hospitality, health sciences, or non-credit courses, sharing expertise, and fostering student success through engaging and inclusive educational experiences.

• Instructor - Fashion Design (Fall 2025 - Tenure Track)
• Instructor - Theater (Fall 2025 - Tenure Track)

For more information on the current openings, visit Mohawk Valley Community College is Hiring! - Working Solutions Blog | Working Solutions | An American Job Center.

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 2/19/25 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM.  
• 2/25/25 – RADAR Virtual Job Fair. 
• 2/26/25 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501.  
• 3/21/25 – Oneida County DCFS Employment Division Job Fair from 9:00AM – 12:00PM at the Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Avenue, Utica, NY 13501. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• NYS DOCCS is now hiring experienced officers! Continue your career with advanced placement offers, great benefits, and possibilities for additional compensation. For more information contact
• The Women's Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering a new workshop series: Google Docs & Google Sheets Training! It will be over the course of 3 weeks, every Tuesday and Wednesday, starting February 11th until February 26th. On the final day, all attendees will receive a certificate for completing the course (18 hours of training). 
• Struggling to job search in the digital age? Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training and certification classes from Northstar Digital Literacy. Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. For more information call (315) 867-1400. 
• The Women’s Employment and Resource Center is collaborating with Eddie Barone and Deb Grogan from First Source Federal Credit Union for a Financial Empowerment workshop, which will cover how to budget, how to open a savings account, money management, and more! The workshop will take place March 6, 2025, from 11:00AM – 12:00PM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104 or email to sign up today! 
• The Women’s Employment and Resource Center is collaborating with Krystal Curley, Program Outreach Specialist I for the NYS Department of Civil Service for a workshop, Demystifying Civil Service Merit System. The workshop will take place March 27, 2025, from 10:30AM – 12:00PM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. 

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Herkimer County Public Health for a Senior Family Services Specialist

Herkimer County Clerk’s Office for a Motor Vehicle License Clerk (Part Time) in the Old Forge location

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