The New York state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision has recently announced a Continuous Recruitment, Open-Competitive Examination for the position of Correction Officer Trainee and Correction Officer Trainee (Spanish Language).

GO HERE to view/download the flyer and for more information

VIEW/DOWNLOAD the Civil Service Exam Announcement.

Below is the link to the NYS Civil Service website regarding the examination process and how to apply.
https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/dec-instrument/cot-overview.cfm

DEADLINE TO REGISTER is Friday, February 3, 2023

Interested parties have until this Friday, February 3rd, to reach out to Nicole and complete an application.

Text “Register” or call 727-692-4219 or
Email Nicole Sortino at

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• Get FREE training in the growing field of Digital Customer Service?

• Get SUPPORTIVE SERVICES and extended follow-up?

• Have INTERVIEWS with potential employers during training?

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To learn more about these job opportunities and how to apply GO HERE and type in the Job Order #.

Job Title: Office Manager                                                                     City: Rome, NY

Full time for a family-owned machine shop. Duties: Enter sales orders. Manage all aspects of Accounts Payable and Receivables. Report employee hours to Paychex and post weekly payroll entries. Requirements: Some college preferred. Must have 5 years of accounting or related experience and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with manufacturing software a plus.

Pay: $20.00-$23.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1446085 

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Job Title: Director of Environmental Services                                      City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a long-term care community. Duties: Provide direction, leadership, and management oversight to the Maintenance, Housekeeping, and Laundry Departments. Requirements: Associates degree and 3 to 5 years’ experience. Related experience will be considered. Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems and a valid driver’s license required.

Pay: Competitive pay based on experience. Benefits.                           Job Order # NY1447203

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Job Title: Youth Case Manager                                                             City:  Utica, NY

Full time for a not-for-profit that works with at-risk school-aged youth. Duties: Work with at-risk youth to keep them in school. Act as a positive role model, teaching social skills, resiliency, coping strategies, and violence prevention, Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and one to two years of related experience. Physical, reference, and security check required.

Pay: $39,000-$42,000/year. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # NY1447325

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Job Title: Housekeeper                                                                         City: Oneida, NY

Part time for a nonprofit historical and educational organization. Duties: Clean, sanitize and tidy guest rooms, common areas and museum areas. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and a valid driver’s license. Must be able to bend, lift at least 30 lbs. and walk up and down multiple stairs. Must be able to interact positively with guests and provide high quality customer service.

Pay: Competitive pay.                                                                          Job Order # NY1447066 

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Job Title: Production Supervisor                                                         City: Utica, NY

Full time for food processing manufacturer. Duties: Ensure that production operates efficiently while maintaining quality standards. Also, responsible for ensuring OSHA compliance throughout the production process. Requirements: Two-year degree in Production Management or 5 years' experience in a related field.

Pay: $50,000-$70,000/year. Benefits.                                         

Job Order #NY1447199                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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Job Title: Pediatric Nurse                                                                     City: Camden, NY

Full time for a local pediatrician’s office. Duties: Provide basic care to children and perform simple medical tests, physical exams, and immunizations. Complete required documentation.  Requirements: New York State License as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           

Job Order #  NY1447177                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ____________________________________________________________________________________

Job Title: Dietary Workers                                                                    City:  Morrisville, NY   

Part time for a community hospital. Duties: Assist in setup and serving of food and cleaning and sanitizing equipment and workstations.  Requirements: Must be at least 16 years old and have basic food handling skills.  Reference and security check are required. Must be able to stand on your feet for long periods of time. Some lifting is required.

Pay: Competitive pay.                                                                          Job Order # NY1446938

First Source FCU is looking for Bank tellers in New Hartford, South Utica, North Utica 

Part-Time with Benefits!

Requirements

Reference/Security Check?  Yes

Requires a Drug Test?    No

Employment Test?          No

Bondable?    No

Job is:  Part Time

Work Hours:   Must be flexible Within hours of 8-5 Monday-Friday; 8-12 Saturday

Overtime?          No

Number of Years of Education Needed?   High School diploma

Cash handling/customer service preferred

Will you accept related experience?        Yes

Will you accept a trainee?            Yes

Are you on a public transportation route?            Yes

Is a driver's license required?     No

Salary Range      Starting $15

Pay Frequency  Hourly

Is salary negotiable?       Yes

Health Insurance?           Yes

Dental Insurance?           Yes

Paid Vacation?  Yes

Sick Leave?         Yes

Paid Holidays?   Yes

Retirement Plan?             Yes

TO APPLY: Contact Kelly Collis

Email    

Website Address:   fsource.org

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We've got some great opportunities to share with you this week!

Featured Job Opportunities

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Featured Hiring Events

• Wednesday, January 18^th from 11 am to 1 pm. Join us at Utica Working Solutions for a Mini Job Fair. There’ll be lots of great opportunities-we hope to see you there!
• Thursday,  January 19^th from 10 am to 12 pm, Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency will be at Herkimer Working Solutions recruiting for  positions in their Child Development program. Stop in for an on the spot interview.
• Tuesday January 17^th  Oneida County is hiring 911 Dispatchers-want to get a first hand look at what that’s about. Check out their open house from  4 pm to 7 pm or Thursday January 19^th from 6 pm to 9 pm.
• Tuesday January 17^th  Want to find out more about becoming a Digital Service Representative? Free training is coming up in February. Find out more at an information session.
• Tuesday January 24^th  from 11 am to 2 pm,  it’s the Central NY and Mohawk Valley Virtual Career Fair. Be sure to pre-register and upload your resume at https://nysdolvirtual6.easyvirtualfair.com.
• Tuesday January 31^st, there will be a free Six County Virtual Career Fair highlighting opportunities in Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties. For more info, email .

Check out these local job opportunities and FIND MORE using our customer Job Search Link!

HP Hood is hiring a Transport Driver in Vernon, NY

FerrellGas is hiring a Truck Driver in Verona, NY

Danfoss USA is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer in Utica, NY

Apply for positions in their Child Development Program!

When: Thursday, January 19th from 10:00am to Noon

Where: 320 N. Prospect St. Herkimer, NY 13350 

MVCAA operates a nationally recognized Program of Excellence Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms!

Hiring for positions in their Child Development Program:
Teachers
Assistant Teachers
Classroom Aides
UPK Teachers
Site Supervisor
Family Support Specialist
Home based visitor
Cook

Stop by HERKIMER WORKING SOLUTIONS and talk to Melissa Wines about these positions!

Check out their website at: https://www.mvcaa.com/

Bassett Healthcare Navigator is also on site at each of these events to assist with health insurance.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Full Time - Year Round

Full Job Description

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Buildings, Grounds and Project Management, provides daily maintenance and repairs for the Utica Zoo campus. This includes, but is not limited to: vehicles, buildings, lighting/sound equipment, HVAC, fences, animal habitats, and other structures as assigned; restrooms, operations and event buildings, grounds, planters, structures and fences. This position is critical creating a positive first impression and overall welcoming experience for visitors to the zoo.

This position will generally be scheduled Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday –Thursday with some nights and other days as needed. This position is Full Time: Hourly, Non-Exempt, and Benefit Eligible.

Qualifications: Maintenance/Facilities: 1 year (Required)

Weekend availability/ Nights as needed /Evenings as needed/ Year round work/ Day shift /Holidays

Work Hours:        8am-5pm

Normal work days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Duties:

• Perform general maintenance duties as directed by supervisor, including, but not limited to: repairs to structures and equipment, cleaning and maintenance of same, painting, construction, digging, organization of storage areas, maintain light/sound/HVAC, tree/limb removal, disposal of trash/recycling, monitoring integrity of animal, visitor and perimeter barriers.
• Provide support for special events and rentals as scheduled or requested. This may include affixing lights, moving equipment, staging, parking, and other duties as requested.
• Aid Environmental Technicians in affixing and maintaining all zoo graphics.
• Utilize Zoo vehicles to complete assigned duties, including tractor and dump truck.
• Aid in clearing grounds of environmental debris and snow; prepare campus for and monitor impact of inclement weather.
• Monitor health of plants and trees on and surrounding the Zoo campus; aid in clearing weeds, fallen branches/leaves, and compromised trees. Develop an understanding of plant toxicity to animals to maintain a safe environment for the animals, and to aid in providing animal care staff with browse, limbs, and other resources to aid in husbandry goals.
• Storage, inventory and ordering of necessary equipment and supplies.
• Schedule daily operational duties, special projects, and preventative maintenance.
• Monitor state of grounds, buildings, structures and fences; relay any repairs needed to supervisor. Ensure repairs/modifications are completed.
• Assist Environmental Technicians with projects as requested or assigned.
• Ensure familiarity with duties/tasks checklists: Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Annual.
• Ensure all equipment and vehicles are in good condition and functioning properly. Report any issues to supervisor and ensure repairs/modifications are completed in a timely manner.
• Aid in maintaining storage areas, work spaces, shop and grounds in a neat and orderly fashion. Develop new strategies to improve storage, transfer, and care of equipment.
• Learn correct use and maintenance of radio equipment.
• Assist and participate in all departmental activities, including meetings.
• Aid in monitoring the well-being of the animals throughout the day; report any concerns to supervisor and animal care staff.
• Maintain proper reporting and records when required, in line with Zoo protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Maintenance Technicians will:

• Assure work, equipment, work areas, and self, represent the Zoo in a safe, clean, professional, and orderly manner at all times.
• Adhere to Zoo, OSHA and other regulatory safety standards, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and order throughout the campus.
• Recognize that animal welfare is one of our key measures of health and well-being for each individual animal. As such:
• Report any behavioral issues, by animals, visitors or staff/volunteers that you believe is concerning or adversely affecting an animal’s well-being.
• Maintain safe distances from animals and exhibits while completing duties.
• Communicate with animal care staff when entering or exiting buildings/areas where animals are housed or have access.
• Will not interact with the animals unless in the company of animal care staff and provided with specific permission and guidance.
• Adhere to appropriate uniform/dress code protocols.
• Maintain a professional attitude at all times while representing the Utica Zoo.
• Possess a task-oriented, problem-solving attitude, willing to lead by example.
• Remain open to suggestions from staff on improving the Utica Zoo’s work environment, while aiding other staff in working towards our mission.
• Demonstrate personal flexibility, ensuring a progressive, dynamic work environment.
• Readily communicate concerns and propose solutions.
• Provide excellent guest experiences.

Qualifications:

• Strong interest in care of buildings and grounds, with a minimum of 1 year of experience. Experience with related equipment and vehicles preferred. Priority given to candidates holding applicable training, certifications or licenses.
• Goal-oriented, exhibiting good follow-through and time management skills.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and special events as scheduled or requested.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform duties.
• Basic ability to repair and maintain zoo equipment, structures and facilities.
• Ability to relate positively with a diverse staff and diverse groups of visitors.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Able to regularly engage in all physical requirements and lift/carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Able to actively work in inclement weather conditions year-round.
• High school or GED diploma, or equivalent combination of training and/or experience required.
• Must submit to a background check and must have a valid, current driver’s license.
• Must be current on Covid-19 vaccinations and participate in annual TB testing.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

-EOE-

Pay: From $13.25 per hour

Overtime?          Yes

Driver's License (Required)

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule: 8 hour shift/ Day shift/ Holidays/ Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations: All staff required to provide proof of vaccination.

Application Question(s): Are you able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccinations and able to participate in annual TB testing?

Experience: Maintenance/Facilities: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)

Anticipated Start Date   01/22/2023 

Reference/Security Check?         Yes

Requires a Physical?       No

Requires a Drug Test?    No

Employment Test?          No

Job is:    Full Time

Number of Years of Education Needed?               High School GED

Specialized education required?               No

Years of Experience Required    1+

Will you accept related experience?        Yes

Will you accept a trainee?            No

Salary Range      From $13.25 per hour

Pay Frequency:  Hourly

Is salary negotiable?       Yes

Health Insurance?           Yes

Dental Insurance?           Yes

Paid Vacation?  Yes

Sick Leave?         Yes

Paid Holidays?   Yes

Retirement Plan?             Yes

To apply, please apply through Indeed, email resume to HR @ Uticazoo.org or stop by the Zoo’s gift shop to fill out an application. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.

Location: One Utica Zoo Way, Utica, NY  13501

Questions? Contact Hayley Stewart,

Website Address :  www.uticazoo.org/careers

Description of products or services your business provides          Education, Conservation and zoology.

The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for field representatives to help collect data for the American Housing Survey (AHS).

The AHS is the most comprehensive national housing survey in the United States. 

If you’re interested in a career with the nation’s premier statistical organization, visit the U.S. Census Bureau website to learn how you can make an impact in your community: https://www.census.gov/communityjobs 

#CensusJobs #HiringNow #OpenToWork #hiring 

Full- Time - Salary Range $39,000 - $42,000

Job Description:  Work with at -risk to keep them school. Experience working with you a plus. Knowledge of community services, challenges that face youth, positive role model to kids, teach social skills, resiliency, coping strategies, violence prevention, substance abuse prevention, self-esteem.
Reference/Security Check? Yes
Requires a Physical? Yes
Job is: Full Time
Work Hours: 8am - 3:30pm, M-F
Number of Years of Education Needed? 12 +
Years of Experience Required: 1-2
Will you accept related experience? Yes
Are you on a public transportation route? Yes
Salary Range: $39,000 - $42,000
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Health Insurance? Yes
Dental Insurance? Yes
Paid Vacation? Yes
Sick Leave? Yes
Paid Holidays? Yes
Retirement Plan? Yes

Location: 110 Lomond Court, Utica, NY 13502

To APPLY: Contact Melanie Adams
Email

Description of products or services: We are a not for profit that works with at-risk school aged youth to keep them in school and graduate high school. We train staff in a variety of services and programs we offer to accomplish this goal. Positions will be housed in schools to work with school teams to support kids and families.

 www.safeschoolsmohawkvalley.org

We've got some great new job and hiring opportunities to share with you this week!

Featured Job Opportunities

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Upcoming Hiring Events

•Thursday January 12th from 10 am to 12 pm, Wilcor International will be recruiting for Drivers, Warehouse Workers, Office, Marketing and Sales staff at Herkimer Working Solutions.

• January 14th, 17th and 19th, Oneida County Public Safety is holding open houses for people interested in becoming 911 dispatchers
• January 18th from 11 am to 1 pm there’s an in-person Mini Job Fair at Utica Working Solutions
• January 23rd, training starts at MVCC for people interested in the field of Digital Customer Service. Information sessions will be held on January 10th and January 17th so you can find out what it’s all about.
• January 24th from 11 am to 2 pm, it’s the Central/Mohawk Valley Virtual Career Fair. Pre-register and upload your resume to get a head start.
• January 31st from 11 am to 1 pm, The Workforce Development Board’s RADAR grant is hosting a Six-County Virtual Job Fair for businesses and jobseekers in Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Otsego, Chenango and Delaware counties.

To learn more about these job opportunities and how to apply GO HERE and type in the Job Order #

Job Title: Public Safety Telecommunicator                                                      City: Oriskany, NY

Full time, multiple openings for the County Public Safety department. Duties: Be a 911 Dispatcher.  Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent.  Learn more about the upcoming civil service exam at an open house Saturday, January 14th, 10 am to 2 pm at their headquarters at 120 Base Road, Oriskany.

Pay: $36,524/year. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1446819

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Job Title: Parts Finisher/Polisher                                                         City:  Chadwicks, NY

Full time for local tool and die company. Duties: Polish and deburr metal parts before final shipment to customers.  Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. On the job training is offered for people with no experience who are conscientious and reliable.

Pay: Based on experience. Benefits.                                                   Job Order# NY1446942

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Thursday January 12, 2023

Job Title: Crop Care Supervisor                                                          City: Oneida, NY

Full time, year-round work for a state-of -the- art commercial greenhouse. Duties: Ensure that greenhouse employees are trained and able to produce quality results efficiently. Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent and at least two years supervisory experience. Ability to work with and manage 30 or more workers required.

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Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1446751

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In this edition we're sharing new hiring events, learning/training opportunities for job seekers, incentives for businesses, success stories, new resources and lots more...

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Full-time temporary position (2-4 years) - $65,000 - $70,000 with Benefits

Job Overview:
This position is responsible for managing planning and community development related projects within MVEDD.

Job Responsibilities:
• Assume management responsibility for assigned projects, services and activities.
• Perform contract administration and negotiation functions; coordinate work with consultants.
• Assists with general marketing and visibility of the organization, builds and maintains key relationships and supports the Executive Director in identifying business and funding opportunities.
• This position reports directly to the Executive Director and does related work as required.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings.
• Maintains the organization's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Assists in new programming and policy development and implementation, including external partnerships.
• Creates the semi-annual performance progress reports on all EDA, NBRC and other state and federally funded grants as required.
• Further develops the comprehensive planning and assessment related programming within MVEDD.
• Fosters improved collection and use of industry data for strategic decisions and storytelling.
• Supports creation of financial reports and projects budgets as required.
• Contributes to short and long-term strategic planning and the identification of potential new
• funding opportunities.
• Assists with responding to grant proposals, with particular focus on state and federal proposals.
• Manages external grant funded projects, including reporting and ensuring all deliverables and timelines are met.
• Further develops planning related projects and programs, including expanding comprehensive planning services and assessments for municipalities.

Job Qualifications:

Education/Experience:
• Master’s Degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s Degree (required) in planning, public policy, business or related field
• Five years of experience in economic development, planning, or related field
Communication Skills:
• Effective written and verbal communication skills include public speaking
• Ability to interpret instructional documents as they relate to NYSERDA programs

Mathematical Skills:
• Basic math functions such as add, subtract, divide, and multiply

Other Skills:
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Self-motivated, excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities

Work Hours:
• Position will include regional travel and evening meetings

Salary:
• $65,000 - $70,000
• Company paid health, vision and dental, retirement, and holidays
• Vacation, personal, and sick time

Please email cover letter and resume to Executive Director, Stephen R. Smith @

Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc. 26 West Main St., PO Box 69, Mohawk, NY 13407

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HP Hood has a Skilled Labor - Warehouse Operator position in Vernon, NY

Barrett Industries has a Crusher Operator/ Aggregate Laborer position in Boonville, NY

We have a lot of valuable new opportunities and hiring events to share with you in our January newsletter!

PLUS - We're sharing some great success stories this month too!

• In person and virtual job fairs
• Free learning/training opportunities
• New job/career opportunities and lots more!

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Immediate Openings
Great Benefits
Salary Starting at $36,524

You're invited to take a Tour - and have an On-the-Spot Interview:

Saturday, 1/14/23 10am-2pm
Tuesday, 1/17/23 4pm-7pm
Thursday, 1/19/23 6pm-9pm

WHERE: 120 Base Rd., Oriskany, NY

Wish to apply today?

Go to www.ocgov.net/personnel
Sign up for the Public Safety Telecommunicator #67-739 Civil Service examination!

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Job Title: Warehouse Picker/Packer City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a publishing house distribution center. Duties: Picks and pack books and other items in a state-of-the-art distribution facility Requirements: Must be physically capable of performing all aspects of the job. Training will be provided.

Pay: $14.00-$15.00/hour. Benefits. Job Order # NY1446048

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Job Title: Office Manager City: Rome, NY

Full time a company that manufactures customized machinery. Duties: Act as receptionist and answer phones, enter sales orders, perform all aspects of Accounts Payable and Receivable. Requirements: Some college and 5 years of experience preferred. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with manufacturing software a plus.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits. Job Order # NY1446085

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Job Title: Executive/Marketing Assistant City: Mohawk, NY

Full time for a company that sells and distributes office supplies. Duties: Create sales flyers, develop E-marketing and social media campaigns, and assist with website content. Requirements: Associate's degree OR six months to one-year related experience and/or training. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits. Job Order # NY1446039

Happy New Year! See who's looking to Hire You today!

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Featured Hiring Events

NYS Department of Labor’s next in-person job fair will be Wednesday January 18th from 11 am to 1 pm at Utica Working Solutions, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd Floor, Utica, NY 13501. 

NYS Department of Labor’s next Central/Mohawk Valley Virtual Career Fair will be on Tuesday January 24th from 11 am to 2 pm. Stay tuned for more information!

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