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The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

WKTV-2 "Back-2-Work" Job Opportunities - January 20, 2023

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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: Facility Maintenance Technician                                           City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a local zoo. Duties: Provide daily maintenance and repairs for vehicles, buildings, lighting/sound equipment, HVAC, fences, animal habitats, and other structures. Requirements: A minimum of 1 year of experience. Experience with related equipment and vehicles preferred. Priority given to candidates holding applicable training, certifications, or licenses.

 

Pay: $14.20/hour. Benefits.                                                                   Job Order # NY1447814

 

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Job Title: Member Services Representative                                          City: New Hartford, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a local credit union. Duties: Process transactions, research and solve member questions, problems, and complaints. Provide information to members on credit union services.  Requirements: High school or equivalent or prior related experience. Cash handling or customer service experience preferred. Must have professional appearance and ability to work flexible hours. Reference/Security check required.

Pay: $15.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                   Job Order # NY1447818

                                                                       

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Job Title: Accounting Specialist                                                           City: Utica, NY

Full time for a boutique cloud-based accounting service. Duties: Provide bookkeeping and accounting services to a variety of small business and nonprofit clients. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and at least 1-3 years of accounting experience. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel. Prior experience in customer service preferred.

Pay: Competitive pay based on experience. Benefits.                           Job Order # NY1450195

 

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FREE In-Person Job Fair at MVCC February 15th - Open to the Public

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In partnership with MVCC, The Workforce Development Board's RADAR project and NY SCION project are hosting a FREE JOB FAIR for ALL ABILITIES. The in-person job fair is open to the public. 

Local agencies that provide services to individuals with a disability will be available at the fair to provide information on the services they provide.

When: Wednesday, February 15, 2023, from 9:00am to Noon.

Location: 

MVCC ALUMNI COLLEGE CENTER
ROOM 116
1101 SHERMAN DR, UTICA, NY

Deadline for businesses to register is Wed., February 8th

To Register/Questions:
Please Contact RADAR Project Manager Sommer
Edwards, or
315-207-6951 ext. 133

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New Local Job Opportunities - January 20, 2023

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These great local companies are hiring NOW:

CONMED Corporation is hiring Assemblers, Associate Assemblers and Associate Machine Operators in Utica

Barrett Industries is hiring an Asphalt Plant Laborer - Litchfield

Barrett Industries is hiring Quarry Dump & Haul Truck Drivers in Clayville

BNY Mellon is hiring a Senior Representative, Client Processing in Oriskany

Briggs & Stratton, LLC. is hiring an Assembler in Munnsville

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The Utica Neighborhood Housing Service (Home Ownership Center) has a Home Advisor position available

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MISSION: The primary purpose of Utica Neighborhood Housing Service, Inc. is the revitalization and growth of neighborhoods.

 

SUMMARY
The Home Advisor is responsible for providing group education and one-on-one sessions to agency customers consistent with the organization’s vision and in compliance with regulatory/funding requirements. The Advisor ensures service quality by adhering to agency policies and departmental procedures, managing related data collection, and reporting, and fostering continuous improvement. To fulfill these roles the candidate must have good interpersonal skills, be comfortable speaking in a group setting, be an effective problem solver, and be able to convey suggestions/ideas in a constructive, nonjudgmental manner. Candidate must be organized and efficient in time/work management.

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Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is hiring for Contact Representative positions GS-0962-4/5 - Teleworking Available!

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Customer Service Representatives Needed! Seeking motivated individuals with excellent communication skills to answer incoming calls and emails from active and retired military and civilian customers.

Benefit Highlights Include:
Day Shift, M-F no weekends
Teleworking available
11 Paid Holidays Per Year
Paid Vacation and sick Time
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Tuition Assistance and Career Development

Duties:
• Responds to customer inquiries with complete and accurate information by returning telephone calls or responding in writing when necessary.
• Explains clearly, accurately and concisely to customers in layman's terms, the outcome of research, decisions, options, or time-frames required to resolve an inquiry.
• Develops applicable solutions to problems and ensures corrective actions are completed.
• Analyzes customer accounts to identify computation problems, erroneous data, incorrectly processed transactions, duplicate charges, missing documents, and address corrections.

>Contact Person/How to apply
For more information please visit and apply through USA Jobs.

The opening date for this announcement is today 01/17/2023 and it will close 02/17/2023.

 

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Helping CNY Get Back To Work

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

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209 Elizabeth Street
Utica, New York 13501

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