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In January we're sharing:

>Success Stories

>New learning opportunities

>Virtual and In-Person job fairs and recruitment events

>Online resources for job seekers

>And lots more!

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Explore the list below to find great events and training opportunities to advance your career:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-29-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-30-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-31-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-02-2026

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 1/6/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:00PM and is located at the Utica Career Center, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY.
• 1/8/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:30PM and is located at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. 
• 1/14/26 – Upstate Caring Partners Recruitment from 10:00AM – 12:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Save the date!
• 1/15/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
• 1/21/26 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM.
• 1/22/26 – 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!

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training classes! Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month starting at 2:00PM. Space is limited – call (315) 867-1400 to register.

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 January 5, 2026 

Job Title: Sports Flooring Installation Technician                               City: Utica, NY

Full time for a flooring contractor. Duties: Accurately measure out and install large sports floors such as basketball, tennis, volleyball and inline hockey, including game line painting and custom logos. Travel may be extensive during peak seasons, but most projects are complete within a normal work week with weekends off. Requirements: Driver’s license required.

Pay: $41,600/year.                                                                               Job Order # NY1554075

Monday January 5, 2026 

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 # NY1553581     

Tuesday January 6, 2026 

Job Title: Cashier                                                                               City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a home improvement store. Duties: Play a critical customer service role by providing customers with fast, friendly, accurate and safe service. Process checkout and/or return transactions, as well as monitor and maintain the self-checkout area. Provide first level escalation for customer issues. Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age.

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1037141

Tuesday January 6, 2026

Job Title: Food Service Worker                                                          City: Utica, NY

Full time for a nonprofit health system. Duties: Prepares, serves, and delivers food to any area of the facility as directed, following all guidelines of the quality assurance and quality control programs. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. 3 years’ experience in food service is preferred.

Pay: $16.15 - $21.75/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1028752

Wednesday January 7, 2026

Job Title: Housekeeper                                                                        City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a medical clinic. Duties: Patient ambassador for the hospital, interacting with patients while cleaning, using appropriate chemicals to clean and/or sanitize the areas assigned, following infection control procedures, and utilizing the duty list checklist. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred.

Pay: $16.12 - $24.12/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1028367

Wednesday January 7, 2026

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic                                                        City: Chittenango, NY      

Full time for an aerospace manufacturer. Duties: Responsible for basic maintenance support for startup operations such as, lights, dust collectors, air filtration systems, etc. Requirements: Associate degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1024713

Thursday January 8, 2026

Job Title: Custodian                                                                            City: Utica, NY

Full time for a property management company. Duties: Responsible for the overall upkeep of the property’s public areas, common areas, exteriors, vacant units, model units, floor care, and trash removal. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. One year of experience working in maintenance, custodial, or groundskeeping role in any industry preferred.

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1032328

Thursday January 8, 2026

Job Title: Surveillance Investigator                                                     City: Rome, NY

Full time for a company that provides security services. Duties: Conduct independent investigations of insurance claims across a range of coverage types, including workers’ compensation, general liability, property and casualty, and disability. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Prior experience in insurance investigations.

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1024288

Friday January 9, 2026

Job Title: CNC Lathe Programmer                                                      City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a manufacturing company. Duties: Programming and setting up CNC Lathes. Responsible for inspection of parts. Requirements: Must be familiar with inserts, speeds and feeds, utilizing proper tooling for setups and job planning. Must have at least 3 years of programming experience. Must have a valid NYS driver's license. 

Pay: $60,320 - $66,560/year. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # NY1552362

Friday January 9, 2026

Job Title: Warehouse                                                                          City: Oneida, NY

Part time for a retail company. Duties: Ensure products are accurately received, stocked, and replenished. Engage customers, vendors, and associates with a positive attitude. Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Experience in a warehouse environment performing inventory handling and stocking preferred.

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # DG1031115

Happy New Year! There are some job fairs, recruitments, and trainings coming up in January you won’t want to miss:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-22-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-23-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-26-2025

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 1/6/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:00PM and is located at the Utica Career Center, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY. 
• 1/8/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:30PM and is located at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. 
• 1/14/26 – Upstate Caring Partners Recruitment from 10:00AM – 12:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Save the date!
• 1/21/26 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM. Save the date!
• 1/22/26 – 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!
• USPS – Virtual Job Fairs every Thursday from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training classes! Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month starting at 2:00PM. Space is limited – call (315) 867-1400 to register.

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 December 29, 2025 

Job Title: Transmission Technician                                                    City: Utica, NY

Full time for an automotive retailer. Duties: Diagnose, repair, and maintain manual and automatic transmission systems in vehicles. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Experience in dealership or independent repair shop settings required. Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Pay: $60,000 - $150,000/year. Benefits.                                               Job Order # DG1002497

Monday December 29, 2025 

Job Title: Phlebotomist                                                                       City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a medical lab. Duties: Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Phlebotomy certification or completed training program from an accredited agency or previous experience as a phlebotomist is require. Must be able to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Pay: $17.75 - $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1002510    

Tuesday December 30, 2025 

Job Title: Lead Line Cook                                                                   City: Vernon, NY

Full time for a casino hotel. Duties: Responsible for the preparation of all foods during an assigned shift, in accordance with company specifications and standards. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. 1-2 years’ experience as a cook’s apprentice in a large, full-service hotel or restaurant preferred.

Pay: $19.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG0997028

Tuesday December 30, 2025

Job Title: Admissions Coordinator                                                    City: Utica, NY

Full time for a company that operates a network of post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care facilities. Duties: Act as a liaison between prospective residents, families, and the facility. Identify and develop referral sources. Generate public relations and marketing opportunities. Requirements: Associate’s degree in business administration and/or 3-5 years related experience in long-term care.

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG0996010

Wednesday December 31, 2025

Job Title: EDM Operator Assistant                                                      City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a hand tool manufacturer. Duties: Help with the set-up and operation of Wire EDM machines. Perform maintenance on the Wire EDM machines. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to read machine blueprints. Valid NYS driver’s license required. Experience is a plus, but training is also available.

Pay: $41,600/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1552386

Wednesday December 31, 2025

Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator                                                         City: Verona Beach, NY       

Full time for a senior citizen center. Duties: Perform volunteer recruitment and placement for Volunteer Department programs. Provide information and support to volunteers. Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Valid & clean NYS driver’s license & own vehicle required.

Pay: $36,000/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1552269

Thursday January 1, 2026

Job Title: Material Handler I                                                                City: Utica, NY

Full time for a nonprofit health system. Duties: Stock and deliver supplies to all departments. Handle telephone supply requests from calling department in a timely and courteous manner. Assist with cycle counts. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have good customer service skills.

Pay: $18.56 - $23.19/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG0995950

Thursday January 1, 2026

Job Title: Forklift Operator                                                                  City: Marcy, NY

Full time for a human services agency. Duties: Operate forklift and powered hand truck to move product throughout operation. Load and unload trucks and containers moving product both in and out of facility. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent required. Two years' of experience in a previous employed position operating a powered forklift.

Pay: $19.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG0996791

Friday January 2, 2026

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

Full time for an office supply company. Duties: provide administrative support, manage multiple priorities, and serve as the welcoming face of the company. Work closely with leadership and support departments. Requirements: Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay: $16.00 - $17.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1552187

Friday January 2, 2026

Job Title: Utility/Production Service                                                    City: Canastota, NY

Full time for a metal fabricator. Duties: Perform general yard work and manual labor. Maintain electric fence systems. Move and sort materials, including basic wire sorting and de-reeling. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Previous experience with machine operation in a production or manufacturing environment preferred. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1552390